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SES joins forces with Starlink
For the first time, cruise operators can now depend on a single managed solution to reap the benefits of low-latency, high-throughput satellite connectivity services. They are provided by integrating Starlink’s low-earth orbit (LEO) and SES’ medium earth orbit [Read more...]
Buquebús’ battery powered ropax to be fitted with Wärtsilä and Corvus’ technology
Technology group Wärtsilä will power the biggest battery electric ship yet built, using Corvus battery technology. A fast ferry, she will be fitted with Wärtsilä’s battery electric propulsion system and waterjets. The ferry is being built by Incat [Read more...]
Molgas bunkers Havila’s newly delivered ships
Molgas Group has bunkered LNG to Havila Kystruten’s latest coastal cruise vessels, while they were on their delivery voyages from the Tersan shipyard in Turkey. The bunkering group comprises the operating units of Molgas, Gasnor and Bluegrid. Both [Read more...]
SPECIAL CRUISE DATA TECH REPORT
In a Report written exclusively for ICSI, Esa Henttinen, NAPA’s Executive Vice President for Safety Solutions looks at how ESG accountability and operational data are powering a shift in safety culture. Tp read the Report in full click [Read more...]
Titan bunkers ‘Siver Nova’
Titan's LNG bunker vessel, ‘Green Zeebrugge’, successfully completed a gas-up and bunkering operation on 10th June for Silversea’s newbuilding ‘Silver Nova’. This operation took place at Eemshaven, near Groningen, The Netherlands, and involved bunkering LNG to the luxury [Read more...]
MOL to trial Starlink on cruise ships/ferries
Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and KDDI Corp have announced that from this month, the two companies will conduct trials with Starlink’s satellite broadband. The trials will be conducted on board an MOL Group-operated cruise ship, ferries, and a [Read more...]
TECO 2030’s consortium to receive Horizon Europe funding for passenger ferry project
Norwegian technical company, TECO 2030 and its partners, have been invited to take advantage of Horizon Europe funding amounting to €13.5 mill. This money will be used to build and demonstrate a passenger ferry powered by [Read more...]
Starlink lands on ‘Costa Toscana’
Costa Cruises has introduced enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity by installing SpaceX's Starlink on its flagship ‘Costa Toscana’. After this, SpaceX's Starlink broadband service will be gradually extended to the rest of the Costa fleet, starting with ‘Costa Smeralda’, [Read more...]
First AIDA cruise ships fitted with Starlink
By October, 2023, all ships in the AIDA fleet will be equipped with SpaceX's Starlink broadband service. This will enable AIDA Cruises to offer the best available Wi-Fi experience at sea before the end of the year, the [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages embraces Starlink
In partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service, Atlas Ocean Voyages will offer high-speed Wi-Fi capabilities on ‘World Traveller’, ’World Navigator’, and soon-to be delivered ’World Voyager’ cruise yachts. Recognising the importance of staying connected while cruising the world's most remote destinations, [Read more...]