Cruise Ship Industry News
Eksfin provides loan guarantees for PONANT’s hybrid cruise ship
Norwegian export credit agency Eksfin (formerly Export Credit Norway and GIEK) has provided loan guarantees of nearly €1 bill for the construction of 35 eco-friendly vessels over the last four years. This included PONANT’s ‘Le Commandant Charcot’, which [Read more...]
MOL’s LNG powered ferries receive transition loan
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has concluded a syndicated transition loan for two LNG-fuelled ferries - ’Sunflower Kurenai’ and ‘Sunflower Murasaki’. The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (SMTB) served as the arrangers and Sumitomo [Read more...]
US-based passenger shipping companies benefit from pandemic grants
Among the many passenger ship grant recipients listed on the US Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act (CERTS) website was American Cruise Lines, which received $42.7 mill. Other companies to benefit included Lindblad Expeditions, which received $21 [Read more...]
Dream Cruises collaborates with KrisFlyer
Dream Cruises is collaborating with KrisFlyer with its members being able to take advantage of exclusive offers and activities on ‘World Dream’. “Dream Cruises is delighted to be part of this first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with KrisFlyer, a worldwide [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises teams up with Ralph Lauren Home on board ‘Vista’
Oceania Cruises has revealed new spacious owner’s suites and library styled exclusively in Ralph Lauren Home on board its newbuilding cruise ship ‘Vista’. As Oceania Cruises’ signature elements, the owner’s suites and library have always been synonymous with [Read more...]
FMC to address cruise line non-performance
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to amend its regulations governing non-performance by passenger vessel operators (PVO/cruise lines). In addition, the FMC plans to establish new requirements for when cruise [Read more...]
KEH upgrades Arctic cruise ship design
Ship design consultancy Knud E. Hansen (KEH) has redesigned its Arctic expedition cruise ship project, which was originally unveiled last year. With the recent surge in eco-tourism and expedition travel, the cruise industry has ushered in a new [Read more...]
Fanølinjen ferries to burn HVO biodiesel
Danish-based Bunker One is to supply Molslinjen’s ferry link Fanølinjen, with fossil-free HVO biodiesel. Earlier this year, the product was tested on the ferries’ ‘Fenja’ and ‘Menja’ engines. The two ferries operate between Esbjerg and the island of [Read more...]
City takes back Viking’s Turku terminal
The City of Turku has taken back under its control the terminal previously operated by Viking Line. This terminal and related facilities are located in an area in Turku leased by Viking Line. Under the original lease agreement, [Read more...]
Azamara offers distinctive retail experience
Boutique cruise ship operator, Azamara has signed up Starboard Cruise Services – an LVMH Moët Hennessy company – as a retail partner across its fleet. The two companies will redesign a destination-tailored retail programme, offering a retail experience specifically [Read more...]