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Cruise Ship Docks Safely After Crack in Hull 5/9/2008 7:34:20 AM A Greek cruise ship carrying more than 1,200 passengers and crew docked safely at the Aegean island of Milos after discovering a large crack in its hull, Reuters reported.  The crack, which is above sea level was discovered after the Aquamarine cruise ship left the island of Crete for a tour of... RCL Ship to be Modernized at Blohm + Voss Repair 4/25/2008 9:42:35 AM After the cruise liner GTV Summit had been docked in Elbe 17 for about two weeks for the installation of a new diesel generator, on April 27. the Brilliance of the Seas will follow. Owned by the Norwegian-American company Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, a new genset will be installed in addition to other miscellaneous work to be carried out... Aker Yards Delivers Independence of the Seas 4/18/2008 9:56:53 AM The third in the series of the Freedom-class cruise vessels for Royal Caribbean was recently delivered in Aker Yards, Turku. The Independence of the Seas features signature elements of its sister ships, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas.  In addition to the innovative comfort amenities... World’s Largest Cruise Ship Delivered 4/17/2008 11:00:02 AM   The third in the series of the world´s largest cruise vessels for Royal Caribbean was delivered in Aker Yards, Turku. The “Independence of the Seas” has all of the signature elements of her sister ships “Freedom of the Seas” and “Liberty of the Seas”,... Governors Raise Concern over Foreign Cruise Rules 4/8/2008 10:17:15 AM Hawai‘i Governor Linda Lingle and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff urging him to reject proposed federal rule changes that would adversely impact the Hawai‘i and California cruise industries and harm the economies of the two states, reports said... Siemens Receives New Order to Equip AIDA Ships 4/2/2008 10:22:58 AM The Siemens Industry Solutions (IS) Division is two equip two further cruise ships of AIDA Cruises with electrical and automation systems based on the Siship PAX platform. The order was received from the Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, which is building the new generation of Club ships. The scope... Carnival Uses Intersleek 900 3/24/2008 10:03:18 AM International Paint completed a hull coating project on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Victory. The seven-year-old Italian-built vessel, one of a fleet of 23 passenger liners, was coated with Intersleek 900 during a recent drydocking in the Grand Bahamas Shipyard in Freeport, Grand Bahama, in late 2007... Possible Fourth Freedom Vessel to be Built by Aker 3/3/2008 10:13:53 AM Aker Yards and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. have reached an understanding regarding the basis on which Royal Caribbean will order a fourth ship in the Freedom class -- currently the world's largest cruise ship. The vessel would be delivered in the second half of 2011. The placement of the order is... Study: Cruise Contributes €10 billion in Europe 2/26/2008 10:14:22 AM The buoyant cruise industry now accounts for more than a quarter of a million jobs in Europe, over €10 billion direct expenditure and 15 million visits to European ports. The results were unveiled by the European Cruise Council (ECC) at the industry’s second annual “European Cruise Contribution”. “This... Celebrity Cruises Orders Solstice-Class Ship 2/26/2008 10:09:15 AM Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, has ordered a fifth big cruise liner from Meyer Werft in Papenburg. The previous contracts for four ships of the Solstice class are now followed by a pre-contract for the construction of a fifth cruise ship. Delivery of the fifth ship is scheduled for the autumn of 2012... Maritime Cabotage Task Force Responds to Withdrawn U.S. Flag Cruise Ship 2/13/2008 10:32:52 AM The Passenger Vessel Services Act has been eviscerated by foreign cruise lines who have been evading the law on Hawaii cruises with sham foreign port calls in Mexico, sometimes for as little as one-hour, in the middle of the night, and with no passengers going ashore. These sham port calls allow these... Innovative Theater Set for Costa Ships 2/11/2008 9:16:17 AM The ‘block’ which will contain the innovative new theater on Costa Luminosa. Work is proceeding at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard on the construction of the Costa Luminosa, the next flagship of the Costa Cruises fleet. Two blocks have been laid in the building-graving dock; they weigh 444 and... New Ship for AIDA Cruises 1/28/2008 10:37:59 AM Meyer Werft in Papenburg started the construction of the fourth club ship for the German cruise operator. Michael Ungerer, Member of the Board of AIDA Cruises (Rostock), pushed the button of the computer-controlled plasma torch to start the production of the first steel plate for the new ship. The newbuilding will be completed in 2010... NTSB: Crew Mistakes Caused Heeling of Cruise Ship 1/11/2008 10:00:46 AM The National Transportation Safety Board today determined that the probable cause of an accident involving the cruise ship Crown Princess was the second officer's incorrect wheel commands, executed first to counter an unanticipated high rate of turn and then to counter the vessel's heeling. Contributing... HSI Completes Pilot Program with NCL 1/3/2008 8:25:29 AM Health Systems International recently piloted an enhanced online appointment solution with Norwegian Cruise Lines to help streamline and expedite the care of crew members once the ship reaches the next Port City. Once the ship medical officer determines a need for additional care to be delivered... Mobile Networks on Cruise Ships 1/2/2008 10:06:17 AM Maritime Communications Partner AS (MCP), fully owned by Telenor ASA, has signed a contract to install and operate the cellular network onboard all ships in Princess Cruises, Cunard Lines and P&O Cruises Australia's fleet. The agreement covers 21 ships at the signing of the contract. The fleet of... Cunard Line Queens to Meet in New York Harbor 12/31/2007 10:17:38 AM On Sunday, January 13, 2008, Cunard Line operator of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World will, for the first and only time, sail their three liner Queens – flagship Queen Mary 2, famed Queen Elizabeth 2 and the new Queen Victoria -- together out of New York harbor. The regal fleet is scheduled to depart at 6:30 p... EPA: Cruise Ship Discharge Assessment 12/20/2007 9:01:19 AM The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on its Draft Cruise Ship Discharge Assessment Report. Comments should be submitted by February 4, 2008. The report, which will be posted at Cruise Ship Water Discharges, assesses five cruise ship waste streams: sewage; graywater; bilge water; solid waste; and hazardous waste... Costa Begins Construction on New Ship 12/19/2007 9:56:01 AM The laying of the first section of a 92,700 tons Costa Crociere new ship began at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyards. When completed the first section will be transferred to the Marghera (Venice) shipyards, where the construction of the ship will continue. The delivery of this ship is expected in spring 2010... RINA backs Cruise Ship Safety Forum 12/18/2007 9:40:20 AM RINA joined forces with leading cruise lines and shipyards as a founding member of the Cruise Ship Safety Forum. The Cruise Ship Safety Forum (CSSF) is a consortium of cruise ship operators, ship yards, classification societies, and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) who have come... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...