Viking Ocean Cruises signs MOU with Fincantieri for construction of two ocean cruise ships with an option for another two.The new ships will be twins to those ordered earlier this year. In line with Viking’s intimate, destination-focused approach to cruising…
HNA Tourism Cruise & Yacht Management unveils mainland China's largest cruise ship 'Henna'.The Henna previously P&O Cruises' Pacific Sun, has a length of 223m, a width of 31m and 739 rooms for 1,965 passengers, and will make its debut on the Sanya-Ha Long Bay-Da Nang route…
In his opening address to the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee's 91st Session Mr. Koji Sekimizu pushes for publication of Costa Concordia accident report.An extract of the Secretary-General's remarks on the Costa Concordia issue follow:'As the loss of the Costa Concordia amply demonstrated…
Cruise ship 'Carnival Breeze' hoists 50' inflatable turkey aloft while Carnival Cruise Line donate 137,500 meals to 'Feeding South Florida'.The 1,250-pound nylon turkey — wearing a straw beach hat and colorful Hawaiian shirt – was hoisted…
Passenger Vessel Association Marks 10th Anniversary of Maritime Security Law; Calls for Reevaluation of TWIC.On the tenth anniversary of the enactment of the landmark Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) (Public Law 107-295)…
Next-Generation Network targeting the cruise industry, NEXUS is a Satellite and Terrestrial Hybrid Solution to Deliver Video Streaming, Social Media and Image-Sharing CapabilitiesThe advent of maritime communications is at a crossroads of sorts…
The Port of Houston Authority is partnering with two separate cruise lines, Princess Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines, to offer new service from the Bayport Cruise Terminal.Princess Cruises will make passenger cruise calls during the 2013-2014 cruise season…
The Port of Houston Authority partners with two cruise lines, PrincessCruises & Norwegian Cruise Lines, to use Bayport Cruise Terminal.Princess Cruises will make passenger cruise calls during the 2013-2014 cruise season, while Norwegian Cruise Lines has committed to begin service in 2014…
Carnival Cruise Lines to rename 'Carnival Destiny' as 'Carnival Sunshine' after US$155-million make-over.Among the new highlights is a new racing-themed water park featuring Carnival's longest water slide – 'WaterWorks' – with 40 different interactive water features…
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, is advising all crew, vessel owners, masters and operators to triple check passenger data before submitting Electronic Advanced Notice of Arrival (E-NOA) and Advance Passenger…
Condé Nast Traveler magazine (U.S.) readers have named Crystal Cruises the “Best Cruise Line” (mid-size) for 2012.The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards honor the best hotels, airlines, cruise lines, cities, rental car companies…
The Business Recovery & Insolvency team at Lawler Partners appointed voluntary administrators of the cruise line.Brad Tonks and John Vouris of the Business Recovery & Insolvency team at Lawler Partners were appointed following a resolution by the company and made the following announcement…
A decline in demand for freight transportation leads IBISWorld to update its market report on US Ocean & Coastal Transportation.The transportation sector provides deep-sea, coastal, Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway water transportation…
River Advice & International Shipping Partners establish new ship management company 'FleetPro Passenger Ship Management (FleetPro).FleetPro results from the combination of River Advice with 1250 employees and 35 river cruise vessels under management in Europe…
Carnival Corporation & plc orders new ships, one each for Its Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Lines brands.A memorandum of agreement has been signed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of a 2,660-passenger…
