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29 Apr 2015

Spain: 156 Passengers on Burning Ferry Evacuate

Spain's development ministry has said that a fire broke out on a ferry as it journeyed from Palma on the island of Majorca to Valencia in Spain. Spanish media reported that around 156 people had to abandon ship around 17 miles from Palma de Mallorca and were helped by emergency services. The Spanish Ministry of Works said the captain did not initially want to evacuate the ferry but passengers and crew eventually left the burning boat in lifeboats. The Sorrento was travelling to the coastal city of Valencia when the blaze began and quickly got out of control. "The ferry operated by Trasmediterranea was travelling from Palma de Mallorca…

29 Apr 2014

Volvo Penta IPS Sea Show Sets Sail

Photo courtesy of Volvo Penta

After two sea tours to promote its inboard propulsion system, the latest Volvo Penta IPS trip will chart a new course through the Mediterranean starting May 5 in Palma, Majorca. To highlight the high-seas performance of the Volvo Penta IPS high-performance pod system in marine commercial applications, the company is embarking on another demonstration tour. Following two successful promotional trips — taking on the Baltic Sea in 2011 and the English Channel in 2013 — a Volvo Penta IPS-equipped vessel will tour the Mediterranean this spring…

11 Apr 2013

Virgin Atlantic Challenger ll Readies for UK Return

Photo Wiki CCL 2

Plymouth boatyard looks to refit Richard Branson's iconic 'Virgin Atlantic Challenger II' after the boat's 20-year absence from UK shores. Dan Stevens, a merchant navy master who also runs the Mount Batten ferry and harbour cruise vessels in Plymouth, discovered the powerboat languishing in a boatyard in Majorca, where she has been laid up for more than seven years, reports 'Plymouth: The Herald'. Stevens is flying out a crew within days to carry out a basic refit to make her seaworthy…

10 Jun 2011

IMTRA LED Courtesy Lights for MegaYachts

IMTRA, a leading manufacturer of advanced LED solutions, announced availability of its new Valencia and Majorca LED courtesy lights. The largest courtesy lights available from IMTRA, the Valencia and Majorca are designed to illuminate walkways and steps on large vessels and megayachts. The energy-saving LED fixtures feature an indirect LED light source that eliminates hot spots and glare, are surface-mounted for ultimate installation convenience, and have a smooth, low-profile design with curved surfaces to prevent them from catching on shoes and clothing. Crafted of certified AISI 316 marine grade stainless steel, the Valencia and Majorca are constructed to withstand the rigors of the marine environment faced by ocean-going vessels.

13 Apr 2009

Christening of AIDAluna in Palma de Majorca

Since the night of April 4, the newest ship of the AIDA fleet officially bears the name AIDAluna. At exactly 10:18 PM, international top model Franziska Knuppe smashed the champagne bottle across the bow and enunciated the talismanic christening words. About 2,100 guests celebrated a high-spirited party on board the new ship, enjoying tepid spring temperatures and the shining moon. The christening was topped off by gigantic fireworks that illuminated the night sky. After the ceremony, Franziska Knuppe handed over the bottle neck to Lutz Leitzsch, captain of AIDAluna. According to old traditions, the neck will be framed and placed onto the bridge as a lucky charm. For the first time ever, the naming ceremony took place on board an AIDA ship.

23 Feb 2009

River Ems Passage of AIDAluna

In the morning of 21 February 2009, the 69,200-gt club ship AIDAluna left the shipyard Meyer Werft for the North Sea. The Ems barrier was operated to support the passage down the river. In the midday hours of 21 February around 12 pm, AIDAluna passed the lock in Papenburg. Around 2 pm she reached the needle eye of the Friesen Bridge near Weener. Around 3:30 pm the ship passed the Jann-Berghaus Bridge at Leer. Both bridges have a maximum of 45 meters admission. Due to the ships breadth of 32.2 metres, there were only 6 meters on each side between AIDAluna and the piers.

18 Feb 2009

First Appearance of AIDAluna

On 13 February 2009, the new 69,200-gt club ship of the cruise company AIDA Cruises left the building dock of the Meyer shipyard in Papenburg / Germany. In the late afternoon, AIDAluna made her first appearance and breathed fresh air for the first time. On Saturday 14 February, at 8.30 am, the ship was then moved in front of the harbour lock, so that a couple of tests could be performed. The undocking of the ship and the performed tests ran absolutely smoothly. On the fitting-out-pier of the Meyer shipyard the remaining works on the ship will be finished.

28 Nov 2001

Federico Garcia Lorca Completes First Season

The all-aluminum TMV 115 monohull fast ferry Federico Garcia Lorca built at Rodriquez Cantieri Navali’s Pietra Ligure shipyard in Italy was delivered to Balearia Eurolineas Maritimas on June 22, 2001. The vessel immediately entered service on June 25 and operates between Dania on the Spanish mainland to the Balearic Islands of Majorca and Ibiza. Having completed her first season of operation, Rodriquez reports the performance of the largest Aquastrada class of fast monohull built to date. Federico Garcia Lorca entered service on June 25, only three days after the official handover from the yard. From then up until November 6, it did…

07 Oct 2002

Maine Maritime Training Ship Recognized by MARAD

The Maine Maritime Academy training ship, State of Maine, is flying a new pennant alongside the Maine Maritime Academy flag following receipt of the coveted Administrator's Award of Merit from the U.S. Maritime Administration. The award was presented to the officers, crew, and cadets of the training ship on Sat., Sept. 28, 2002, by William H. Ship Repair, U.S. on behalf of U.S. Maritime Administrator Capt. William G. Schubert. The Maritime "M" Award was discontinued after the Second World War and recently reinstated by the U.S. Maritime Administration under the authorization of Capt. Schubert. the first time it has ever been awarded to a ship's company. The pennant is authorized to be flown for a period of one year.

22 May 2003

Kvaerner Masa-Yards Delivers Costa Mediterranea

delivered today at Kvaerner Masa-Yards' Helsinki shipyard. and is the second ship in this series built for Costa Crociere. Costa Atlantica was delivered in June 2000. sea and 70% are fitted with a balcony. a more narrow superstructure. European presentation tour. Barcelona and Marseilles. The order was placed in August 2000. the Panamax-size covered newbuilding dock at the Helsinki yard. trials took place in April 2003.