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Major refurb of MSC Magnifica begins at Palumbo Malta
Refurbishment of MSC Cruises 3,223- passenger MSC Magnifica has officially begun with the ship entering dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta Delivered in 2010 by what was then the STX
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CMAL opts for ABB solutions for its new all-electric SVRP double-enders
Poland’s Remontowa Shipbuilding has awarded ABB a contract to supply power distribution and propulsion systems featuring ABB’s Compact Onboard DC Grid for seven all-electric double-ended ferries. The vessels are scheduled for delivery
FERRIES 2025: Innovations in emergency evacuation for alternative-fueled ferries
As the ferry industry adopts alternative fuels, safety strategies must evolve to match new technologies. At next week’s Marine Log’s FERRIES Conference, Whitney Mantooth, senior engineer I, Technology Americas at ABS, will
Celebrity Cruises takes delivery of its newest ship: Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises yesterday marked two milestones at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire France. The Royal Caribbean Group brand officially took delivery of its newest Edge series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and
Is Vessev’s VS-Drive hydrofoiling’s coolest motor?
The latest innovation from New Zealand foiling ferry pioneer Vessev is the VS–Drive, a podded propulsion system that the company believes is set to redefine electric marine performance. The VS–Drive is a
Modernizing ferry terminals focus of panel at FERRIES 2025
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, set for November 4-5, 2025, in the New York City area, will feature a session exploring how ferry operators and engineers are modernizing terminal infrastructure to
New Abu Dhabi ferry duo Jazirat Dalma and Al Dhanna enter service
Two new aluminum high-speed RoPax ferries, Jazirat Dalma and Al Dhannah. designed by Incat Crowther for Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Center (ITC) have successfully completed sea trials and are now operating on
FERRIES 2025: Community connections at the core of ferry success
Marine Log’s 38th annual FERRIES Conference, taking place November 4–5, 2025, in the New York City area, will highlight how collaboration and communication between ferry operators and the communities they serve can
Candela to demo P-12 foiling electric ferry in Washington D.C.
Sweden’s Candela Technology will next week demonstrate its P-12 foiling electric ferry on the Potomac River, giving Washingtonians a chance to experience the electric vessel flying on its foils and demonstrating how
Leclanché installs 4 MWh marine battery system in a cruise vessel
Swiss-headquartered energy storage specialist Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN) reports that in partnership with Sunrise, Fla.-based Century Ship Services, it has successful installed 4 MWh of Navius MRS-3 marine battery systems in a