The world’s first natural gas powered containerships are getting national attention as the focus of the newest advertisement in the Think About It campaign sponsored by America’s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA).
Archives for February 2015
Cruise Critic Names the Best Cruise Ships for 2015
Cruise Critic has announced the winners of the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards. The awards name the best cruise ships of the year, based entirely on consumer reviews posted to the Cruise Critic website.
First LNG-Powered Ferry To Be Built In North America – Keel-Laying Ceremony
Davie – Canada’s largest shipbuilder – held keel laying ceremony for MV Armand-Imbeau II. The ceremony marked the beginning of the hull assembly for this first of two sister-ships under construction at Davie for the Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ).
Real Life Accident: Crew Member Suffers Injury During Mooring Operation
A crew member’s right leg got entangled in the messenger line while carrying out mooring operation on board a ship. Learn more about the accident inside the article.
Watch: Cool Launching Videos Of Cargo Ship Nordana Sky
Checkout cool side-launching videos of cargo ship Nordana Sky at the Ferus Smit Shipyard in Leer.
Royal Caribbean’s New Generation Cruise Ship Harmony Of The Seas To Be Launched in April 2016
Royal Caribbean International’s new generation Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas, is set to launch in April 2016. The third in the Oasis class of ships – currently the largest cruise ships in the world – will continue the award-winning cruise line’s philosophy of innovation and imagination to offer a unique vacation adventure for guests.
Watch: Drone View Of Royal Caribbean’s Newest Cruise Ship – Anthem Of The Seas
Here’s an amazing arial view video of the Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship Anthem of the Seas captured using a drone a day after the float out.
More Than 100 Orders Placed For MAN B&W’s ME-GI Engine
MAN Diesel & Turbo reports that its ME-GI engine has now passed another milestone with orders for more than 100 engines received.
Real Life Accident: Inexperience and Lack of Situational Awareness Lead To Collision Of Two Vessels
Inability to keep a proper visual lookout and ineffective use of electronic aids by the ship’s OOW lead to collision of two vessels. Learn more about the accident inside the article.