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British-flagged cargo ship Verity sinks in North Sea after collision with bulk carrier Polesie; P&O cruise ship Iona joins search for 'several missing'
A British cargo ship has sunk after it collided with another vessel in the North Sea off the German coast this morning, with several people still missing as rescuers desperately search for survivors. British-flagged vessel Verity collided with …
Oct 24, 2023 / Accidents
Last Call Of 2023 Brings Record Cruise Season For Belfast To A Close
Belfast enjoyed a record cruise season in 2023, with 158 calls reported by Cruise Belfast, the partnership between Belfast Harbour and Visit Belfast which markets the city as a leading cruise tourism destination. The announcement was made as the …
Oct 20, 2023 / Cruise
MOL Cruises Announces its new cruise line brand name "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISESSM", ship name "MITSUI OCEAN FUJISM" and an Around-the-World Cruise
MOL Cruises, Ltd. announced the launch of a new cruise brand, "MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES" and introduced "MITSUI OCEAN FUJI" as the name of the new ship that will be launched for passenger service at December 2024. MITSUI OCEAN FUJI will be MOL Cruises' …
Oct 13, 2023 / Cruise
Latest Wärtsilä engine to make its debut powering new luxury cruise ships
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its recently introduced Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel (LNG) engine for two new sail-assisted luxury cruise ships. The vessels are being built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in France for Orient Express …
Oct 6, 2023 / Curious
Port of Kiel opens two shore power facilities at the Ostuferhafen
On Saturday, the PORT OF KIEL opened two shore power facilities at the Ostuferhafen. The facilities comprise a 50/60 Hz shore power facility for cruise ships and ferries as well as a 50 Hz shore power facility for ferries and were funded in equal …
Sep 27, 2023 / Curious
P&O Britannia crashes into oil tanker amid Mallorca storm (Video)
A cruise ship broke free from moorings and collided with a freight vessel during a storm in Mallorca, Spain. Passengers on Britannia, a P&O Cruises ship based in Southampton, described "being pushed ashore by tugs whilst confined to our …
Aug 28, 2023 / Accidents
Amsterdam moves to ban cruise liners as city targets mass tourism
Amsterdam took a first step toward banning large cruise liners under broader plans to reduce mass tourism and pollution, officials said on Friday. Once implemented, the measures adopted by the city council would bring the Dutch capital into line …
Jul 23, 2023 / Curious
The world’s most energy-efficient vessel from MSC Cruises’ takes to the sea with a broad scope of Wärtsilä solutions
Technology group Wärtsilä has provided a broad scope of solutions for MSC Euribia (CruiseMapper) which completed its net-zero GHG emission maiden voyage on June 8 in Copenhagen, Denmark, where also the official naming ceremony took place. The ‘MSC …
Jul 3, 2023 / Cruise
The Expedition Cruise Vessel Ocean Albatros Is Ready For 2023 Arctic Voyages
On 22 June 2023, Albatros Expeditions announced the arrival and takeover of its newest vessel, the Ulstein-designed Ocean Albatros (CruiseMapper), in Tromsø, Norway. The Ocean Albatros is one of the seven sisters in SunStone Ships' INFINITY Class. …
Jun 26, 2023 / Cruise
ICE-designed Cruise Ship Visiting Isle of Man
In mid-May, Silversea’s newest expedition ship, “Silver Endeavour” (CruiseMapper), made a visit to Port St Mary, Isle of Man. Previously known as “Crystal Endeavor” and operated by Crystal Cruises, the vessel was delivered from MV Werften’s shipyard …
Jun 19, 2023 / Cruise