Florida files suit to end CDC cruise ban
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida is suing the Biden Administration in federal district court to overturn the “Conditional Sailing Order” (CSO) for cruise ships enacted by the Centers for
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New report explains IMO cruise and ferry sector cybersecurity requirement
Leading global mobile satcom specialist Inmarsat has released a new, free of charge, report covering new International Maritime Organization cybersecurity requirements and their implications for cruise ship and ferry operators. By IMO
Fincantieri to operate giant new repair yard in Mexico
A new ship repair yard to be built in the Port of Progreso in Yucatán State, Mexico, will have two dry docks able to take ships up to 400 meters (1,312 feet)
CDC again warns against cruise ship travel
Although no cruises are currently operating out of U.S. ports, a limited number of cruises are available elsewhere. Taking one is likely not a good idea. In a new travel notice, the
ABB to supply Azipods for five Fincantieri cruise newbuilds
ABB has won an order worth around $150 million to deliver a comprehensive scope of technologies for five next-generation cruise ships on order at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Each cruise ship will be
CDC releases framework for phased resumption of cruising
Cruise line stocks soared today as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a framework for a phased resumption of cruise ship passenger operations. The full framework runs to 40
Wärtsilä develops design for 200-passenger expedition ships
Wärtsilä has booked an order to develop a customized design for up to six new luxury expedition cruise vessels capable of carrying 200 passengers. The ships will be owned and operated by
Antivirus paint developed for hospital surfaces could also protect ship crew and passengers
Nippon Paint Marine reports that its parent, Nippon Paint, and Corning Inc. have developed a special coating to protect workers from picking up viruses from painted surfaces. Though developed specifically for frontline
CDC extends cruise ship No Sail Order
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday extended its No Sail Order for all cruise ships. “We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety
COVID-19: USCG has overseen disembarkation of 250,000 cruise passengers in past three weeks
On Thursday, the Coast Guard facilitated the offloading of more than 1,200 passengers from the cruise ships Zaandam and Rotterdam in Port Everglades, Fla (see earlier story). The Coast Guard says that