Technology

Stena Line has renewed its contract with Surikat to supply terminal operating systems software. Surikat and Stena Line signed the first contract in 2016, which was aimed at simplifying and digitalising damage checks and claims handling processes across [Read more...]

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...]

LG Business Solutions is introducing a series of smart TVs specifically designed for cruise staterooms and crew cabins. The company said that the new TVs will deliver an enhanced viewing experience with customisable hospitality and entertainment interfaces for [Read more...]

Dialog Semiconductor plc, a provider of battery and power management, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth LE) and computing solutions, has partnered with Carnival Corp to integrate Dialog’s Wireless Ranging (WiRa™) technology into Carnival’s OceanMedallion™ wearable devices. Originally unveiled [Read more...]

Viking Line is implementing a new fleet management system on its newbuilding ropax ‘Viking Glory’, which is due to enter service in 2022. ‘Viking Glory’ will consume up to 10% less fuel than the world’s most eco-friendly passenger [Read more...]

MSC Group’s cruise division, Fincantieri and Snam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to determine the conditions for the design and construction of the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship. The three companies have joined forces to [Read more...]

Hurtigruten Expeditions has launched an alternative to work from home, where guests can enjoy wildlife, nature, and adventure for part of the day and then rely on high-speed WiFi when work calls. "With so many people now working [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has introduced a new shipboard property management system to create a seamless link between its shoreside operations and entire fleet of ships. The software is aimed at improving internal efficiencies, tailor guest services and digitalise information [Read more...]

Class society Bureau Veritas (BV) and service provider MaDfly – Marine Drone Services – have completed the first full in-water ship’s hull survey with a mini ROV on Brittany Ferries’ ‘Bretagne’. The survey, which was supervised by BV [Read more...]

Wärtsilä is to supply the engines and fuel gas supply systems for two new ropaxes. The vessels are being built at the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) shipyard in Finland for TT-Line Company Pty Ltd, an Australian ferry fleet [Read more...]