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Wärtsilä to convert some Stena Line’s ferries for methanol operations
Wärtsilä has been contracted by Swedish ferry operator Stena Line to convert some of its vessels to operate with methanol as a fuel. As methanol is one of the key components of de-carbonisation in the maritime industry, this [Read more...]
MacGregor to deliver access equipment to cruise vessel
Cargotec subsidiary, MacGregor, has received a large order for a comprehensive package of access equipment for a cruise vessel. The undisclosed cruise ship will be built at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. She is scheduled to [Read more...]
RCL to trial biofuels
This summer, Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) will test alternative fuel use when Celebrity Cruises' ’Celebrity Apex’ and Royal Caribbean International's ’Symphony of the Seas’ operate in Europe using sustainable biofuel to meet part of the ships' fuel needs. The trials will contribute critical data and [Read more...]
Telenor Maritime introduces digitalisation service
Norway’s Telenor Maritime has pioneered a new way of providing digitalisation as a service on board vessels. CEO, Lars Erik Lunøe (pictured), and CTIO, Knut Fjellheim, revealed more about this development ahead of a demonstration at Nor-Shipping 2023. [Read more...]
Speedcast upgrades Lindblad’s fleet
Satcoms service provider, Speedcast is delivering expanded connectivity capabilities to Lindblad Expeditions, as part of a multi-year contract extension. In a service upgrade, Speedcast is providing GEO and Starlink LEO satellite services, as well as cellular near-shore wireless, L-band [Read more...]
Coral Expeditions beefs up satcoms
Coral Expeditions has completed satcoms connectivity across its fleet of three expedition ships. New satellite technology will provide Coral Expeditions guests and crew with a reliable and high-speed service when exploring remote areas, the company claimed. The multi-month [Read more...]
New French cruise line implements Resco software
French newcomer, Compagnie Française de Croisières has selected Rescompany (Resco) to provide on board digital hospitality systems. Resco installed the package in co-operation with its partner company, OnboardD Software. The company implemented its shipboard PMS and POS software, [Read more...]
ABB launches new electric drive propulsion system – ideal for ferries and small cruise ships
Following 10 years of research, development and testing, ABB has unveiled the patented ABB Dynafin, a new direct electric drive propulsion system. The engineering giant claimed that the design breaks new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. [Read more...]
Wärtsilä helps gain optimal performance on Corsica Linea’s new ropax
Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year Guaranteed Asset Performance (GAP) agreement with French ferry operator, Corsica Linea. This agreement is designed to ensure optimal performance of the power systems on board the company’s new LNG-fuelled ‘A Galeotta’ ropax, which will sail [Read more...]
RINA approves Lehmann’s Cobra battery pack
Lehmann Marine’s Cobra battery system has received type approval from class society RINA, adding to earlier certification from DNV. This underscores the highest safety standard for the wide range of marine applications for the battery system, the company [Read more...]