Today at the Meyer Werft shipyard, Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruising, held an unforgettable keel laying ceremony for Norwegian Encore, unveiling the award-winning entertainment line-up and leading recreational amenities scheduled for the ship’s fall 2019 debut.
Archives for November 2018
Introducing Raa Labs – Speeding Up Maritime Digitalisation
Raa Labs, a digital start-up backed by 157 years of maritime experience, launches today. Raa Labs will enable maritime companies to harness data, drive digitalisation and adopt technology to take a leap into the future, improving efficiency and introducing new business models.
Virgin Voyages Reveals Plans For Miami Cruise Terminal
Virgin Voyages has made a series of exciting announcements, including details of the terminal in Miami that the company is planning.
The Nautical Institute Launches Handling Ships In First-year Ice, Second Edition
The Nautical Institute has launched the second edition of its practical guide to shiphandling in ‘new ice’ conditions in the Baltic, North Atlantic and St Lawrence Seaway.
Rolls-Royce Receives Approval In Principle For Hybrid Tug Propulsion System
Rolls-Royce received Approval in Principle (AIP) from classification organization ABS for its novel hybrid propulsion system for tractor tugs.
World’s First Intelligent Very Large Ore Carrier (iVLOC) Delivered With DNV GL Class
The world’s first intelligent very large ore carrier (iVLOC), the DNV GL-classed Pacific Vision, was delivered by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard to China Merchants Energy Shipping Company.
The Ocean Cleanup Tweaks The System To Prevent Plastic Leakage
The Ocean Cleanup has started implementing solutions to the problem which involved plastic exiting the system once it was collected.
Fuel Regulations In Hong Kong Waters On Or After 1 January 2019 – ClassNK
With regard to regulations on the sulphur content of fuel oil within Hong Kong waters previously detailed in ClassNK Technical Information No. TEC-1034 dated 24 June 2015, please be informed of the following additional information.
Baleària Sets Afloat ‘Marie Curie’ – Second Of Its ‘LNG Ferries’ Under Construction
The shipping company Baleària, a world pioneer in the use of liquefied natural gas as fuel, has just floated, in the Italian shipyards Cantiere Navale Visentini, the Marie Curie ferry.