HX Expeditions Launches €7M Refurbishment Project for MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen
HX Expeditions has announced the beginning of a significant EUR 7 million refurbishment for its expedition vessels, MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen. The refurbishment of the 250-passeng
Carnival Corporation Boosts Fuel Efficiency Through Innovative Hull Technologies
Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise ship owner in the world, is making significant strides in enhancing fuel efficiency through innovative hull designs and advanced propulsion
Tragic Collision on China’s Yuanshui River: 11 Dead and 5 Missing After Ferry and Oil Spill Vessel Crash
On February 25, a tragic accident occurred on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province, China, when a small ferry collided with a larger oil spill recovery vessel. The incident resulte
Swan Hellenic Launches Exciting Antarctic Cruises for 2026-2027 Season
Swan Hellenic has unveiled its schedule for the 2026-2027 Antarctic cruise season, which includes 24 voyages spanning 9 to 13 nights, starting from Ushuaia, Argentina. Additionally
Oceania Cruises Unveils Exciting 2025 Voyages to Canada-New England and Iceland!
Oceania Cruises has unveiled plans for a series of voyages to Canada, New England, and Iceland scheduled for the summer of 2025. These itineraries, lasting from 11 to 19 days, will
Thessaloniki Sets the Standard: Leading Mediterranean Ports in Embracing RightShip’s Emissions Portal
The Port of Thessaloniki, Greece, has distinguished itself as the first port in both the European Union and the Mediterranean to adopt RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal (
Royal Caribbean Unveils Exciting 2026-2027 Schedule for Short Caribbean Cruises
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced an exciting schedule for its 2026-2027 short Caribbean voyages, featuring 2- to 5-night itineraries across 11 ships departing from F
Nice, France Reconsiders Large Cruise Ship Ban Amid Growing Business Concerns
Christian Estrosi, the Mayor of Nice, France, has revised his earlier decision to prohibit large cruise ships from docking in the city. Initially, in January, he enacted a decree b
Royal Caribbean Extends Proposal Deadline for Bahamian Businesses at Royal Beach Club
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has announced an extension for Bahamian businesses to submit proposals to participate in the development of the 17-acre Royal Beach Club on Para
Sentencing of Captain and First Officer: Blue Horizon Ferry Drowning Case Update
In a significant ruling by the Piraeus Mixed Jury Court, the captain and first officer of the Blue Horizon ferry received prison sentences in connection with the drowning of passen