Yachts and Cruises
29 Jan 2024
New handymax vessel for Nova Marine Carriers
New entry for the Nova Marine Carriers fleet. The Lugano-based group, controlled by the Romeo and Gozzi/Bolfo families, has taken delivery of a new 38,593 dwt handymax vessel in Shanghai. The vessel,…
29 Jan 2024
Baltic index rises on higher freight activity, fewer ships
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index climbed on Wednesday, as rates across ship segments rose amid increased freight activity and some vessel shortages. The overall index, which factors…
29 Jan 2024
ESL Shipping commits to set science-based targets for GHG emissions reductions
ESL Shipping, the leading carrier of dry bulk cargoes in the Baltic Sea region, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative and committed to setting both near-term and long-term company-wide…
29 Jan 2024
PETRONAS awards seven new PSCs under Malaysia bid round 2023, and launches Malaysia bid round 2024
PETRONAS awarded Production Sharing Contracts for six exploration blocks and one Discovered Resource Opportunities cluster marketed under the Malaysia Bid Round 2023 , expected to garner more than…
29 Jan 2024
Ørsted acquire full ownership of Sunrise Wind subject to award in New York 4 offshore wind solicitation
Ørsted has signed an agreement with Eversource to acquire Eversource’s 50 % share of Sunrise Wind, a 924 MW offshore wind farm which would deliver power to New York. The acquisition is subject to…
29 Jan 2024
McDermott and Baker Hughes safely complete Subsea Infrastructure in Northern Australia
McDermott, a premier engineering and construction company, and Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced the safe completion of the installation of subsea infrastructure at the Ichthys…
24 Jan 2024
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines launch lighthouse design competition to support Southampton’s Light the South art trail
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is calling on budding artists to design its lighthouse sculpture as part of a charity art trail in Southampton – with the chance to win a cruise for two. The Light the South…
24 Jan 2024
Princess Cruises showcases top reasons to visit Canada and New England for upcoming 2024 season
Considered One of the "Best Places to Visit" in 2024, Award-Winning Cruise Line Offers Historically Rich Itineraries to Iconic East Coast Destinations The upcoming Canada & New England 2024…
24 Jan 2024
American Glory christened in Key West, Florida
American Glory, the second Coastal Cat in American Cruise Lines’ groundbreaking new series of 100-passenger ships, was christened in Key West, Florida yesterday. The momentous celebration took…
23 Jan 2024
HX Hurtigruten Expeditions announces MS Maud to return this April
The expedition ship will set sail from the British Isles before heading to the Arctic and then Antarctica for a series of immersive new itineraries HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the experts in…
23 Jan 2024
Windstar’s first-ever Winter sailings in the Mediterranean exceed expectations small ship line to position ships in the Mediterranean year-round
“On our inaugural sailing in December, every single travel advisor and guest on board told me ‘this is genius’ as we enjoyed the sunny weather of Europe’s most walkable cities when few cruise…
23 Jan 2024
Austal build Incat Crowther designed catamaran for Rottnest fast ferries
Austal Australasia has been awarded a contract to construct a 32-metre catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries, based in Hillarys, Western Australia. Collaborating with vessel designer Incat Crowther,…
22 Jan 2024
Third Pershing GTX116 unit launched
Elegance and performance: the key features of the third Pershing GTX116 unit. All in the spirit of the brand’s strong, sporty character. The new Pershing model continues to be a huge success and on…
22 Jan 2024
Vision turns view: the first unit of the WiderCat 92 hits the water
Renowned for its forward-thinking technologies and unwavering commitment to conscious cruising, Wider once again pushes the boundaries of maritime excellence: departing from the Wider Vision Hub –…
22 Jan 2024
Lürssen launches Project CALI
Lürssen announced the successful launch of Project CALI. Delivery is scheduled for Q1 2024. Responsible for the concept and exterior design is Lürssen's in-house exterior designer Jim Robert…
19 Jan 2024
Viking Cinderella to be updated before returning to Helsinki service
The vessel's original interior solutions are now super-trend Hundreds of refurbished cabins that are even more comfortable, a fresh Scandinavian look and spa facilities inspired by the archipelago…