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
The four New Major Vessel (NMV) double-ended ferries on order for BC Ferries at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard Co. Ltd. will each be powered by two 6L32/44CR and two 8L32/44CR Everllence
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
Senesco Marine has celebrated the launch and christening of Battery Steele, a 164-foot, double-ended ferry built at its North Kingstown, R.I., shipyard for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine. Designed by Elliott
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In what is the world’s largest order of its kind to date, Norwegian public transport operator Boreal AS—a leader in sustainable ferry and bus operations—has ordered 20 Candela P-12 electric hydrofoiling ferries.
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
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity inviting applications for $657 million in ferry grants. “Under President Trump, America is building again and
Shipbuilder Senesco Marine has contracted ABB to deliver full propulsion and automation systems for the 75-car passenger and vehicle ferry that it is building to replace the Delaware River and Bay Authority