2013 will mark the start of operations of Scenic Cruise Line’s newest Jewel, the ‘Scenic Jewel.’ The cruise ship represents the cruise line’s latest fleet of river cruising vessels, commissioned to be built at a cost touching over US$ 10 million.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Cruise Ship Norwegian Dawn
April 21, 2013 By
The Norwegian Dawn Cruise Ship of the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is one of the most famous cruise ships in the world. The cruise ship is remarkably distinct from the other fleet of the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and yet retains their vintage style and resplendence.
The Freedom Ship Floating City Concept
April 15, 2013 By
Freedom Ship is a highly innovative maritime housing project conceptualized by an American engineering pioneer, Norman Nixon. The project is quite similar to the idea of floating cities serving as alternate residential locales in the distant future.
The Bourbon Evolution 800 IMR Ships
April 15, 2013 By
Bourbon Evolution 800 refers to the class of 10 IMR (Inspection, Maintenance and Repair) ships, owned by the shipping company Bourbon.The Evolution 800 vessels have been built to address the complex needs of the maritime operations in the high seas.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Navigator of the Seas
April 5, 2013 By
Navigator of the Seas is one of the five vessels in the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Voyager Class fleet. Sister ship to the Voyager of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas, the Voyager Class cruise ship features prominently as a jewel of pride in the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line fleet.
Top 12 Coolest Personal Submarines
March 20, 2013 By
Personal submarines are privately owned or chartered small submersible vessels used for exploring the underwater marine world. Find out about twelve of the coolest private submarines available in the market.
Features, Applications, and Limitations of Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS)
March 19, 2013 By
Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS) are special types of ships which are used for offshore construction and installation operations. Learn about the characteristics, applications, and limitations of AHTS in the article.
12 Noteworthy Research Vessels
March 14, 2013 By
With the advancement of technology, research vessels have revolutionized the way in which oceanic research is carried out in the deepest sea. Find out twelve such highly advanced and unique research vessels that have or will contribute greatly to the maritime world.
14 Types of Ships with Dynamic Positioning System
March 12, 2013 By
As the applications of Dynamic Positioning System increase in the maritime industry, different types of ships are now being fitted with DP systems to improve control and handling over vessels at sea. Learn about fourteen different types of DP enabled vessels inside the article.
The Otso Ice Breaker Ship
March 6, 2013 By
The Otso ice breaker commissioned by the Finnish maritime authority during the early 1980s is a revolutionary ice-breaking vessel assigned to carry out extensive operations near major Finnish harbors.
Understanding Dynamic Positioning System
March 6, 2013 By
Dynamic Positioning or DP as it is commonly known is a method of positioning specially designed marine vessels within predefined limits at sea using a combination of computers, thrusters, and position reference systems/units.
What are Ship Prefixes for Naval and Merchant Vessels?
March 4, 2013 By
Ship prefixes refer to the abbreviations carved in front of the ship names, for both navy or merchant vessels, comprising of few letters compounded to denote a particular meaning.
