Tag: cruise ships

Hong Kong officials are seeking a cruise ship to restart the program of short cruises as they work to restore more normalcy after extended COVID-19 restrictions.

The US Coast Guard has concluded its investigation regarding the cruise ship Harmony of the Seas’ unauthorized entry into a safety zone established by the Captain of the Port of Jacksonville on January 30, 2022.

China Classification Society (CCS) says China will speed up the building of fully electric battery powered ships to operate on the country’s extensive inland waterways network after the successful maiden voyage of the Chang Jiang San Xia 1, a cruise ship with the largest battery power in the world.

A new DNV guidance paper “Managing the risks of blackouts” addresses the prevention and mitigation of blackouts to support safe and reliable operations as the passenger sector finds its feet again following the pandemic.

Ulstein has launched 'ULSTEIN THOR', a 149m Replenishment, Research and Rescue design which will feature a Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) to generate vast amounts of clean, safe electricity.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) shared new findings showcasing "cruise community's resilience." In addition, CLIA committed to pursue net-zero carbon cruising by 2050.

Canada issued a bulletin outlining new measures to strengthen Canadian discharge requirements for cruise ships operating in waters under Canadian jurisdiction during the 2022 cruise season.

Australia’s two-year-long ban on cruise ships officially expired on April 17, but individual states have the right to decide when vessels can enter.

Associated British Ports (ABP)’s Port of Southampton announced the commissioning and use of its shore power facility for cruise ships.

Faxagardur port area in Reykjavik has hired PSW Power & Automation, a Norwegian power systems provider, in order to deliver shore power solution for cruise ships that visit Iceland.