AmaWaterways has chosen Valerie Wilson of Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. to be Godmother of the lines new ship 'AmaPrima'.Wilson will christen the ship at a traditional christening ceremony in Vilshofen, Germany on August 6, 2013.As the New York City-based Founder…
Dubai has cancelled plans to host over 160 events aboard the QE2, which is currently moored at Port Rashid, while the emirate plans how to dispose of the asset.Dubai has cancelled plans to host over 160 events aboard the QE2, the iconic cruise…
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) wins VSAT service contracts from four specialised luxury cruise ship operators.Recent contract wins and activities in the cruise market include the following brands that look to MTN for VSAT services, television and special events…
Kone eco-efficient elevators and escalators to serve another TUI Cruises vessel, 'Mein Schiff 4'.The new cruise ship will be the sister ship of Mein Schiff 3, which will also have Kone's solutions installed onboard. Both vessels will be built at STX Finland…
Royal Caribbean International chooses STX France to build its third 'Oasis- class' ship.This, the third ship of the Oasis- class, is due for delivery in mid-2016, and an option for a second ship due in mid-2018 is also provided for in the contract…
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is calling upon EU maritime administrations to ensure that they are ready to issue passenger ships with the required insurance certificates in order that ships can comply with the EU Passenger Liability Regulation (PLR)…
A new European Union regulation gives passengers travelling by water improved rights to assistance in cases of cancelled or delayed departures.Passengers travelling by water are set to enjoy improved rights to assistance in cases of cancelled…
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich urges US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take 'hybrid' approach to cruise ships in Alaskan waters.The senator is leading an effort with Hawaii’s senators urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to…
STX Finland is now lobbying the Finnish government on behalf of Royal Caribbean in a bid to get contract for third 'Oasis-class' cruise ship.A loan would help facilitate a deal to avoid Royal Caribbean building its third Oasis-class cruise ship in Germany or France…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) recognized as one of the top 100 companies in the world for its sustainability practices.The NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability Index is designed to track the performance of companies that are taking a leadership role in sustainability performance reporting…
Sembcorp's Sembawang Shipyard gets ship repair Favoured Customer Contract (FCC) from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL).The contract, signed in Miami, Florida, USA, by Mr. Kevin Douglas, Vice President of Technical Projects and Newbuildings for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd…
Construction work begins in Fincantieri's Margher Shipyard on the cruise ship 'Costa Diadema'.Weighing in at 132,500 gross tonnage and with accommodation for a total of 4,947 guests, this will be the biggest Italian-flagged cruise ship afloat…
Viking River Cruises orders 10 new river cruise vessels of the 'Viking Longship' class from the Rostock-Warnemunde yard.Two of the ships will be delivered in August and September 2013, and the others by April 2014. This order brings the…
Fincantieri launch 'Le Soleil', a super luxury cruise ship for French shipping line Compagnie du Ponent (Bridgepoint Group).The ship will be delivered in June 2013 and will be essentially more like a mega yacht in size and fitting out with a paramount attention to interior detail…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) & the European Cruise Council (ECC) applaud new IMO safety measures.Both CLIA & ECC are pleased with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to approve incorporation of the cruise…