Cruise ships

Can cruise ships go bigger?

Can cruise ships go bigger?

The economies of scale are a powerful driver to build ever larger cruise ships, but has a maximum size been reached? Kari Reinikainen reports Forty years ago, the shipping media carried stories about a 250,000gt cruise ship that the chairman of what was then Norwegian Caribbean Line (NCL), Knut Kloster, was planning to build: it […]

Are ro-pax ferries the new cruise ferries?

Are ro-pax ferries the new cruise ferries?

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the first ferry to become often referred to as a ro-pax – the Majestic of Grandi Navi Veloci. While the ship and its numerous sister ships featured high-quality passenger accommodation, ro-paxes soon became regarded mainly as ferry companies’ response to budget airlines, providing a no-frills […]

MSC orders two new hydrogen-powered ships from Fincantieri

MSC orders two new hydrogen-powered ships from Fincantieri

The Cruise Division of MSC Group has confirmed firm orders for two hydrogen-powered vessels for its luxury travel brand Explora Journeys with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. MSC has also pledged to continue its push towards a 2050 net zero-carbon emissions target by investing in new environmental technologies for the luxury ships. The deal completes a […]

Seaspan celebrates return of cruise ship activity

Seaspan celebrates return of cruise ship activity

Canadian shipyard operator’s prospects are improving rapidly following the resumption of regional cruise operations With the return of regional cruise operations post-pandemic, both Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards have had the opportunity to work on several cruise ships over the last 18 months. Four cruise ships docked at Vancouver Drydock in 2022. The first of […]

CII drives hull and propeller cleaning interest

CII drives hull and propeller cleaning interest

SeaTec Services reports increased demand for its propeller polishing and hull cleaning services on the back of the latest IMO environmental regulations UK-based SeaTec Services last year launched its new closed-circuit propeller polishing system, which features technology that captures biofouling and metal particles and removes them safely to the surface for filtering. Over the past […]

Cruise ship milestone for Falmouth yard

Cruise ship milestone for Falmouth yard

A&P Falmouth has completed a multi-million-pound program of works on the largest passenger ship to visit the facility in over 60 years. Bolette, a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ vessel, entered drydock for a 13-day refurbishment, including maintenance to the ship’s azipods and bow thrusters as well as a new application of underwater paint. This was […]

China moves forward with cruise ambitions

China moves forward with cruise ambitions

First China-made Adora Cruises’ ship to set sail in 2023 China’s push to expand its presence in the cruise ship construction sector is in the spotlight again, with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) releasing further details for its joint venture with US-based Carnival Corporation, and also previewing a new luxury cruise ship design. The Chinese […]