Cruise Ship Industry News
’Amorella’ joins Corsica Ferries
Viking Line has announced that following her sale, the ropax ‘Amorella’ was handed over to Corsica Ferries on 13th October. Following her re-flagging, she will be renamed ‘Mega Victoria’.
Fighting vehicle fires at sea
For over six months, Finnish ferry company Wasaline has co-operated with Finnish fire safety companies, Firesea Equipment and Rescue Team Scandinavia to find new solutions to fight vehicle fires at sea. Together with other shipping companies, Wasaline has [Read more...]
Cruise ships on the right environmental track – CLIA
More than 15% of the cruise ships to be delivered in the next five years will be designed to be fitted with fuel cells or batteries, claimed Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in its latest report. In addition, [Read more...]
From starting fresh to designing for 2030 at CSIE
Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe (CSIE) has released the itinerary for the cruise ship interiors industry’s best opportunity for in-person learning, Cruise Conversations Live. Cruise lines, interior designers and outfitters can learn from their peers at topical conference [Read more...]
Disney to buy ‘Global Dream?
The German news agency NDR has reported that Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has agreed to buy the unfinished mega cruise ship ‘Global Dream’. However, no official confirmation has been received thus far, a private Disney blog said. ‘Global Dream’ was [Read more...]
‘Renaissance’ to be upgraded at Brest
Damen Shipyard Brest has won the contract to undertake a multi-million euro renovation project on board Compagnie Française de Croisières’ (CFC) recently acquired cruise ship ‘Renaissance’. Included in the work to be carried out on board are: - [Read more...]
Carnival’s EBITDA turns positive
Carnival Corp reported a US GAAP net loss of $770 mill and an adjusted net loss of $688 mill for the third quarter of 2022. However, adjusted EBITDA turned positive for the first time since the resumption of cruising at over $300 mill, marking [Read more...]
ANEK hit by high fuel costs
ANEK lines, the subject of a takeover by Attica, reported an increase in group turnover to €74.2 mill for the first half of this year, compare with €58.2 mill for 1H21. However, costs increased to €81.8 mill, versus [Read more...]
IAATO members to submit fuel consumption data
International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators’ (IAATO) members are to submit seasonal fuel consumption data to the Association’s secretariat for the first time. This is part of a pledge made to create a climate change strategy for Antarctic [Read more...]
MES signs MoU with NCLH
MAN Energy Solutions (MES) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), including its subsidiaries and brands. The MoU relates to a project to retrofit a medium speed MAN 48/60 engine to enable [Read more...]