Yachting & Cruises
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Mariotti to Build Luxury Cruise Yacht for Aman and Cruise Saudi
Italy’s T. Mariotti shipyard has signed a contract to build a new luxury yacht cruise ship which is being promoted as the first resort at sea. The cruise ship will be built for Neptune Co., which is a joint venture between the luxury hotel and resort Aman Group and Cruise…
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Polish yachts acknowledged in the US. More boats are sent from Port Gdansk to travel across the Atlantic
During the weekend of July 16-17, ten yachts were loaded on the American service vessel Spliethoff / Sevenstar at the Oliwskie Quay at the Port of Gdansk. They were mainly luxury ships of the Polish Galleon which went to America. After loading at the Port of Gdansk, the…
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Liberty Lines increased the number of hybrid ferries commissioned in Spain
The Sicilian company has also revealed that it is the second classified in the ranking just published by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport relating to Pnrr funding “in the field of state aid in favor of the climate, the environment and energy 2022” Liberty Lines has recently increased its…
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Carnival’s Mardi Gras Voted Best Overall Cruise Ship of 2022
Carnival Cruise Line’s first Excel-class vessel, Mardi Gras, has come out on top in Cruise Hive’s annual Cruise Ship Awards for the second consecutive year. Readers have voted the Carnival vessel the best overall cruise ship of 2022. Cruisehive reported The LNG-powered vessel beats out ships from other major lines,…
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Heesen reveals exterior designer for new 50-metre FDHF Steel Series
Heesen is delighted to announce that the Harrison Eidsgaard studio has been chosen to design its eagerly anticipated 50-metre Steel series, which was announced at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last October. At 50 metres and 499 GT, this new series will feature a Fast Displacement steel hull of…
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IMO : Improving ferry safety through virtual reality technology
Virtual reality technology has been introduced into IMO’s work to help its Member States to improve domestic ferry safety. During a virtual meeting (13 December) beneficiary Member States Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were introduced to the technology. The aim is to support administrations in training their personnel using…
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Royal Caribbean Group Announces Strategic Agreement with Meyer Turku Oy, Finnish Government
TURKU, Finland — Today, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced it has signed a maritime declaration with the Finnish government, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) and Meyer Turku Oy, to chart the way forward for innovative and sustainable shipbuilding in Finland. The commitment is set…
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Barbara Muckermann : President and CEO of Silversea Cruises
Martinoli to assume senior advisor role to Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, after building Silversea Cruises into the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line Muckermann becomes the second woman to lead one of Royal Caribbean Group’s three wholly-owned brand Silversea Cruises President and CEO Roberto Martinoli has elevated…
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The largest cruise ship in the world has been launched
Icon of the Seas touched the sea at the Meyer Turku shipyard with her record gross tonnage and dimensions. She will enter service in 2024 The Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku has launched the hull of what, once it enters service, will be the largest cruise ship in the world ordered…
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MSC CRUISES LAUNCHES NEWEST FLAGSHIP MSC SEASCAPE
The world’s third largest and fastest growing cruise brand MSC Cruises welcomed MSC Seascape to its fleet of innovative and glamourous ships. The line’s newest flagship was officially named at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City in recognition of the addition of New York as a new homeport…
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