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LNG is most deployable decarbonisation option for cruise sector, finds Lloyd’s.... Cruise & Ferry Review
A new Lloyd's Register report presented at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami this week concludes that LNG remains the most deployable decarbonisation option for the cruise sector. The "Fuel for Thought: LNG for Cruise" report provides evidence-based analysis showing LNG already delivering measurable improvements in air quality and emissions performance, and confirms it as the most widely adopted alternative fuel across both in-service and newbuild cruise tonnage (Cruise & Ferry Review).
Dover has become the first port in the United Kingdom to achieve carbon net-zero status, a significant milestone for one of Europe's busiest cruise and ferry gateways (Cruise Trade News). The designation marks a meaningful step for port-side emissions accountability as cruise lines face growing pressure to address shoreside carbon contributions alongside vessel operations.
Ryan Stana, founder of entertainment and cruise production company RWS Global, has stepped down from the CEO role and will move to executive chairman, with COO Jake McCoy taking on the interim CEO position, Seatrade Cruise reports. RWS Global is a major supplier of onboard entertainment to cruise lines, making the leadership transition notable for operators dependent on the company's production services.
MSC Group has confirmed Sandy Cay as a new luxury private island retreat in The Bahamas, set to open in 2028 and serving both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests, Cruise & Ferry Review reports. The destination will complement the existing Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and reflects the group's continued investment in controlled, branded shore experiences as a revenue and differentiation strategy.
Blue Lagoon Cruises has retired the Fiji Princess from service, with the retirement coinciding with the arrival of the 44-passenger Yasawa Princess II, according to Seatrade Cruise. The fleet renewal keeps the small-ship Fiji specialist operational as it transitions to newer tonnage on its South Pacific itineraries.
Zelim's ZOE man-overboard detection system has received full certification from Lloyd's Register, Seatrade Cruise reports. The certification is relevant for cruise operators evaluating safety technology following heightened industry scrutiny of overboard incidents, and positions ZOE as a formally validated option for fleet-wide deployment.
Meyer Werft has created the world’s first 100 per cent battery-electric cruise ship with a size of more than 80,000gt, as part of Project ‘Vision’. The German shipbuilder will present the project at Seatrade Cruise Global, taking place in Miami, Florida, this week. Project ‘Vision’ is an 82,000gt, 275-metre-long concept ship, which can accommodate 1,856 passengers. “The technology is available today [so] if ordered this year, we could already deliver the first ship in 2031,” said Thomas W
LNG remains cruise shipping’s most deployable decarbonisation option, according to a new report from Lloyd’s Register. The Fuel for Thought: LNG for Cruise report was presented at Seatrade Cruise Global, which is taking place in Miami, Florida, from 13-16 April 2026. It provides a detailed, evidence-based assessment of how LNG is already delivering improved air quality and emissions performance. LNG is the most widely adopted alternative fuel by the cruise sector, both in the in-service
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has introduced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination located next to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. The destination is set to open in 2028. The company said in a press release that the island is designed for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests. MSC Cruises and...
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Founder of RWS Global, Ryan Stana, transitions to executive chairman role while COO Jake McCoy takes interim CEO position.
Seven more newbuilds are confirmed for rivers including the Douro, Nile and Chobe, closely following eight previously announced for Europe.
Built at J.W. Brooke & Co / Brooke Marine in England, Aqua Blu is a Aqua Expeditions 1,140 GRT with capacity for 30 guests, Yacht-class vessel.
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On this day in 1912, RMS Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40 PM in the North Atlantic, roughly 400 miles south of Newfoundland, beginning a disaster that would claim over 1,500 lives.
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MAIB: Lost Trawler's Crew Couldn't Isolate Source of Flooding. Maritime Executive
A US-sanctioned tanker with links to China has moved through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Gulf of Oman in what appears to be a direct test of the Trump administration's naval blockade, according to gCaptain. The move marks the first known instance of a sanctioned vessel actively challenging the US naval posture in the strait since the blockade was announced, and will be closely watched by operators, insurers, and charterers monitoring how enforcement is actually applied in practice.
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's Izmail port in the Odesa region overnight caused damage to a Panama-flagged civilian vessel, Ukrainian officials confirmed Tuesday. The strike, reported by gCaptain, is a reminder that third-country flagged commercial shipping operating in or near Ukrainian ports remains exposed to the ongoing conflict, with implications for war risk premiums and the willingness of shipowners to service Ukrainian trade routes.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published new findings highlighting persistent safety deficiencies in the fishing sector, focusing on a trawler crew's inability to identify and isolate the source of flooding that led to the vessel's loss. Maritime Executive covers the report, which continues a pattern of MAIB findings pointing to inadequate damage control training and vessel preparedness in the commercial fishing fleet.
Gianluigi Aponte, the founder and chairman of number-one container line MSC, has transferred the ownership of his company over to his daughter Alexa...
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz took effect at 1800 hours local time in the Gulf (1000 hours Eastern) on Monday, April 13. More than 15 U.S...
Canada has finally started the construction on the new Contrecoeur container terminal at the Port of Montreal. The megaproject, which was first propo...
A US-sanctioned tanker linked to China is sailing out of the Strait of Hormuz and into the Gulf of Oman, testing President Donald Trump’s naval blockade.
Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region overnight and damaged a civilian Panama-flagged vessel, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
The MSC Group’s cruise division is introducing a new luxury private island retreat, Sandy Cay, to The Bahamas for MSC Cruises and Explora Journey guests. The island is expected to open to guests in 2028. Sandy Cay is the latest addition to MSC Cruises and Explora Journey’s joined commitment to elevating their private destination offering. The island will complement the company’s existing private island destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which will offer visitors an array of n
Meyer Werft has created the world’s first 100 per cent battery-electric cruise ship with a size of more than 80,000gt, as part of Project ‘Vision’. The German shipbuilder will present the project at Seatrade Cruise Global, taking place in Miami, Florida, this week. Project ‘Vision’ is an 82,000gt, 275-metre-long concept ship, which can accommodate 1,856 passengers. “The technology is available today [so] if ordered this year, we could already deliver the first ship in 2031,” said Thomas W
LNG remains cruise shipping’s most deployable decarbonisation option, according to a new report from Lloyd’s Register. The Fuel for Thought: LNG for Cruise report was presented at Seatrade Cruise Global, which is taking place in Miami, Florida, from 13-16 April 2026. It provides a detailed, evidence-based assessment of how LNG is already delivering improved air quality and emissions performance. LNG is the most widely adopted alternative fuel by the cruise sector, both in the in-service
More than 3,900 cruise ship calls brought an estimated 1.6 million individual guests to Norway in 2025, while total cruise passenger movements hit an all-time high of 6.3 million, according to figures from the Norwegian Coastal Administration. These figures indicate cruise traffic has risen steadily since 2016 – excluding 2020 and 2021 when the Covid pandemic forced a halt in global cruise operations. But what keeps cruise guests coming back? “Norway is known as a safe and well-organi
MSC Cruises has announced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination near Ocean Cay in the Bahamas. What do we know? MSC Cruises Just Revealed a Stunning New Luxury Private Island in the Bahamas
Captain Gianluigi Aponte, founder and chairman of the fully family-owned and privately held shipping giant MSC, has transferred ownership of the business to his adult children
US Central Command says blockade will apply to ’all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports’ and will begin in the evening, local time, of 13 April
The Japan Maritime Self Defense Force will cease to operate the country’s Antarctic research vessel Shirase due to military personnel shortages. Acco...
Laborde Products powered the newbuild M/V Larry Gravely, constructed by Diversified Marine in Houma, Louisiana.The twin-screw towboat is equipped with...
A rocket launched from a barge in the middle of the ocean is the end of a long logistics chain involving cranes rated for explosive cargo, reinforced...
Gianluigi Aponte, the founder and chairman of number-one container line MSC, has transferred the ownership of his company over to his daughter Alexa...
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz took effect at 1800 hours local time in the Gulf (1000 hours Eastern) on Monday, April 13. More than 15 U.S...