Pride of America set for major upgrades
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012 — Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2,124 passenger U.S.-flag cruise ship, Pride of America, is to receive more than $30 million in major enhancements at its next drydocking, including the addition
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Princess Cruises awards Wärtsilä long term service contract
JULY 9, 2012 — Wärtsilä has been awarded a long-term service agreement by Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. covering seven Princess Cruise Lines vessels. Each cruise ship is powered by Wärtsilä 46 common-rail
Carnival takes delivery of Carnival Breeze
JUNE 1, 2012—Carnival Cruise Lines, Miami, FL, took delivery of the 130,000-gross ton Carnival Breeze at a traditional maritime handover ceremony held on May 31 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
IMO Maritime Safety Committee makes interim recommendations on passenger ship safety
MAY 29, 2012 – IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) has agreed recommended interim measures aimed at enhancing passenger ship in the wake of the Costa Concordia incident in January, The MSC agreed
Construction of NCL Breakaway class cruise ships moves ahead
The first piece of steel was recently cut at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, for the construction of Norwegian Getaway, the second of two new Freestyle Cruising ships for Norwegian Cruise Line,
Construction of NCL Breakaway class cruise ships moves ahead
The first piece of steel was recently cut at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, for the construction of Norwegian Getaway, the second of two new Freestyle Cruising ships for Norwegian Cruise Line,
Al Qaeda said to have cruise ships on terror wish list
CNN is carrying a story that says that German cryptologists have discovered al Qaeda documents that outline a number of plans – including one to seize cruise ships, hold passengers hostage, dress
Passengers from disabled Antarctic cruise ship transferred to rescue vessel
Oceanwide Expeditions says that 74 passengers and 21 crew members from the Antarcic expedition cruise ship MV Plancius have been transferred to a rescue ship. On April 9, the Plancius experienced mechanical
Costa Allegra under tow, with armed security detail on board
The Costa Crociere cruise ship Costa Allegra is under tow for the main island of the Seychelles by the Trevignan, a 300-ft French tuna seiner owned by Compagnie Francaise du Thon Oceanique.
As Concordia death toll rises, EU takes new look at passenger vessel regs
Two more bodies have been discovered aboard the Costa Concordia, taking the confirmed death toll in the tragedy to 15. The bodies were found on Deck 4 of the ship, after the