Cruise news (PropulsionEngines-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
STX France starts construction of world's first wind-powered cruise ship Orient Express Corinthian...
The shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France has initiated the construction of OE Corinthian, marking the commencement of the first...
April 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PONANT and Farwind Energy partner to pioneer renewable hydrogen in maritime industry
In its ongoing commitment to advancing decarbonization efforts within the maritime sector, PONANT has announced a partnership with Nantes-based...
March 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Amsterdam's passenger terminal energy hub construction moves forward
Monic van der Heijden, Commercial Director of Cruise Port Amsterdam (PTA), reports steady progress in the construction of the energy hub for the...
March 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Brilliance of the Seas cut voyage short due to propulsion problem
RCI/Royal Caribbean International's ship Brilliance of the Seas is facing an unexpected setback during the current South Pacific voyage, as the...
March 24, 2024 - Accidents
Engine room fire claims lives of 2 crew on HAL's cruise ship Nieuw Amsterdam
An incident aboard a HAL-Holland America cruise ship resulted in the loss of two crew members' lives. A joint statement from HAL and the Royal...
March 23, 2024 - Accidents
New Russian ferry damaged by ice floes off Sakhalin Island
A new Russian ferryboat sustained hull damage from ice floes off Sakhalin Island, leaving 60+ passengers and crew stranded as they awaited assistance...
March 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Candela P-12 electric ferry set to revolutionize lake transport in New Zealand
In 2025, Lake Manapouri in New Zealand will witness the debut of the Candela P-12, an innovative 'flying' electric ferry. This marks the first...
March 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Wartsila secures lifecycle agreement with P&O Ferries UK for hybrid ships
Finnish technology conglomerate Wartsila has recently inked a lifecycle agreement with the UK-based passenger and cargo shipping company P&O...
March 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Canada Place Cruise Terminal (Vancouver BC) anticipates record year amid sustainability focus
Preliminary forecasts indicate another potentially record-breaking year for cruise passenger visits to Port Vancouver's Canada Place Terminal, as...
March 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
P&O Ferries UK achieves 50,000-ton CO2 emission reduction milestone
P&O Ferries, a prominent maritime transport service provider, has significantly reduced its CO2 emissions by ~50,000 tonnes over the past year...
March 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
The new Sun Princess cruise ship started the Maiden Voyage after delays
Princess Cruises' newest vessel Sun Princess has commenced its first voyage in Europe/Mediterranean on Wednesday, February 28th, after two delays...
February 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ponant becomes the first cruise line certified by Green Globe for sustainable tourism
The French company and luxury travel brand Ponant has recently achieved certification under the esteemed Green Globe International Standard for...
February 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
World's first battery-powered autonomous ferries ordered from Tersan Shipyard by Fjord1
The Turkish shipbuilder Tersan Shipyard Yalova (in northwestern Turkey) has secured a shipbuilding order from Norwegian ferry company "Fjord1 AS" for...
February 28, 2024 - Accidents
Carnival Legend encounters engine issues, delays Baltimore return and embarkation
CCL's ship Carnival Legend encountered engine troubles on Saturday afternoon while navigating off Florida's coast, leading to a delayed return to...
February 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brisbane Council aims for electric ferries by 2027
The Schrinner council has unveiled plans to potentially introduce electric-powered ferries on the Brisbane River, aiming for a clean cross-river...
February 24, 2024