South Korean shipbuilder Kangnam Corporation has commissioned Incat Crowther to design a new 80-meter high-speed catamaran RoPax ferry ordered by Korea Express Ferry (KEF). Incat Crowther, Kangnam and KEF, previously collaborated on
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
Attributed to Lee Siew Kit, Vice President of Technology & IT, Singapore Cruise Centre Singapore Cruise Centre is nearing the final phase of a five-year digital transformation aimed at improving passenger flow
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
Raising €30M (about $34.6M), Candela AB’s largest funding round to date, with the World Bank’s IFC arm joining existing investors, will finance a second foiling ferry manufacturing facility to scale production of
In a ceremony at its Marghera, Venice, shipyard, Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today celebrated the delivery of the Norwegian Luna, the second ship of the expanded Prima Plus Class. Debuting
Spanish shipbuilder Armon has delivered the fast ferry Bindy II to Brittany-based Sogestran Group member Morlenn Express. Designed by French naval architect firm Mauric, the vessel is a catamaran of under 30
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Fincantieri has booked an order from Viking for the construction of two expedition vessels. In addition, the two companies also signed an agreement for an option for two ocean ships. The value
ABS has opened its dedicated global hub for the cruise sector, the ABS Cruise Center of Excellence. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the center expands ABS’ local presence and provides cruise operators