Balueiro Segundo has become the first fishing vessel in the world to sail with wind-assisted propulsion technology, utilising the eSAIL® system. The project, the first of its kind, aims to achieve greater energy efficiency, promoting the use of wind power…
The latest addition to KNUD E. HANSEN’s Atlas series of wind turbine installation vessels, the Atlas A-class is able to carry four new-generation 14 megawatt wind turbines and is tailored for cost-effective installation of large-scale wind farms. The vessel is…
Stena Line officially taken delivery of its newest ro-pax ferry, Stena Scandica, on Friday 18 June. The vessel is the first of two Visentini vessels that are being lengthened and modernised by Stena RoRo at the Sedef Shipbuilding in Tuzla,…
With just a couple of weeks to go until Saga Cruises returns to operation with on Spirit of Discovery, the ship is being prepared to relaunch cruising operations. Spirit of Discovery was initially launched on 10 July 2019 so had…
Damen Shipyards Group has announced the expansion of its global service hub network with the opening a new Service Hub in Southampton, UK. The Southampton Hub helps Damen Services provide customers in the region with a local point of contact, fast response times, and a personal approach. The expansion of Damen’s…
With ambitious targets to reduce its carbon intensity by 50% across its fleet in 2030, Maersk Supply Service has now taken the next step in its decarbonisation journey and ordered a battery pack for one of its M class vessels.…
After months in the dock hall at Ulstein Verft, Norway, the 126-passenger expedition cruise vessel National Geographic Resolution, being built for Lindblad Expeditions, was docked out on 8 June 2021. Specially designed for polar waters, the vessel is scheduled for…
The Port of Cork announced a new container service from Southampton to Cork operated by Unifeeder. This new lift on/lift off (LoLo) service will offer importers and exporters a reliable route to market with fixed weekday schedules from Cork. Commenting…
National Historic Ships UK has appointed three vessels as its Flagships of the Year 2021. The Flagship Awards provide an opportunity to demonstrate and celebrate the value of historic vessels to the wider public, through a variety of online activities,…
After more than a year and a half of limited operations, Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express will return all seven ships in the legendary Bergen – Kirkenes voyages in July. ‘The global travel industry has been hit hard by the pandemic.…