Viking yesterday took delivery of Viking Mira, its newest ocean ship, in a ceremony at Fincantieri’s Ancona, Italy, shipyard. Like all Viking ocean ships, the 54,300 grt Viking Mira is classified as
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Viking Holdings Ltd (NYSE: VIK) has appointed Leah Talactac, president and CFO, as chief executive officer. Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO, has been appointed executive chairman and will continue to serve as
Miami-based Royal Caribbean Group has confirmed an order for two additional Icon Class cruise ships—Icon 6 and 7—from Meyer Turku, with delivery scheduled for 2029 and 2030. The order for the sixth
Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) have celebrated the launch of Norwegian Aura at the Monfalcone shipyard, marking the transition to the final outfitting and interior finishing phase of the vessel which
Fincantieri has signed an agreement with Carnival Corporation’s Princess Cruises brand covering the construction of three new Voyager-class LNG-fueled cruise ships. The order was formalized at this week’s Seatrade Cruise Global event
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Developed for passenger ships needing high evacuation capacity, the Viking Helix marine evacuation system introduces a new helix-type slide that 4-8 people can use at once, and a unique bowsing system that
As the cruise industry embraces LNG, the conversation has shifted from feasibility to methane slip. Advances in engine technology, independent validation, and real-world operations show LNG becoming a credible, scalable fuel for
American Cruise Lines said its new riverboat, American Encore, has completed sea trials and is underway to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The vessel is part of the
Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard has launched Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-fueled cruise ship, or, more exactly, part hydrogen-fueled. The 239-meter, 998-passenger ship will have a hybrid propulsion system incorporating liquefied hydrogen and
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Singapore-based Seatrium Limited reports that it has entered into a new agreement with Royal Caribbean Group that underscores the strong capabilities of Seatrium’s Repairs & Upgrades business as a provider of complex
