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AQUATERRAS Coating Cuts Fuel Costs on AIDAdiva

Nippon Paint Marine says applying its AQUATERRAS to the AIDAdiva has delivered savings by eliminating in-water hull cleaning for three + years.

Fred. Olsen Honors Borealis Crew for August Awards

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has recognized the outstanding commitment of its crew by announcing the August Employees of the Month aboard Borealis.

Heritage Expeditions Launches Indonesia-Borneo Cruise

Heritage Expeditions announces a new 14-day journey through Indonesia and Borneo, featuring unique wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.

Tanker and Bulk Carrier Collide off Singapore Coast

The Singapore-flagged bunker tanker Marine Dynamo and the Malta-registered supramax Flag Gangos were involved in a collision on Monday.

Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium

The Curaçao Tourist Board unveiled “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience,” a cruise tourism symposium set for September 29–30.

NCL Revamps Wi-Fi: Basic vs Streaming, Video Requires Upgrade

Norwegian Cruise Line updates internet offerings for guests and crew, rolling out two tiers to take effect fleetwide beginning upcoming embarkations.

Carnival Conquest Axes Four Feb 2025 Cruises After Drydock

Carnival cancels Carnival Conquest sailings following drydock rescheduling. The line said affected cruises were planned to depart PortMiami in Feb.

DNV to Advise Kolon Global on 400MW Wando Jangbogo

DNV signs two-year agreement with developer Kolon Global Corporation to act as owner’s engineer for the 400MW Wando Jangbogo offshore wind farm.

NCLH Confirms David Herrera Exit; Sommer Steps In

NCLH has said that David J. Herrera, who had been serving as president of Norwegian Cruise Line, left the company effective August 20th.

Royal Princess Set for Southeast Asia Debut in 2026

Princess Cruises has revealed that the Royal Princess cruise ship will set sail in Southeast Asia for the very first time in October 2026.

UK Ports to Trial Carbon Capture Tech on Ships

Large black exhaust pipes designed to trap harmful emissions will soon be seen on ships in Europe, thanks to United Kingdom government funding.

Viking Open to M&A If Right Opportunity Arises

Leah Talactac, the president and CFO at Viking, has said that the company is prepared to pursue acquisitions if the right situation emerges.

Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans

Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.

NCLH Adopts Quvia Tech to Improve Ship Connectivity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is now using Quvia’s Dynamic Bandwidth Switch, part of the company’s Network Capacity Controller (NCC) platform.

Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm

Xeneta has announced the acquisition of eeSea, a fellow Scandinavian company which specializes in maritime and supply chain data.

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