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Norwegian Cruises to Enhance Encore with 24 New Staterooms

Norwegian Cruise Line is set to add 24 new staterooms to the Encore during drydock, mirroring recent enhancements made to the Norwegian Joy.

COSCO Orders Four Asphalt Carriers from Mawei Shipyard

China’s COSCO Shipping has placed an order for four 9,000-tonne special liquid cargo ships with Mawei Shipyard, a part of Fujian Shipbuilding.

Ambassador Hosts Travel Agents on Norway Fjordlands Cruise

After unveiling its 2024 FAM trip program, Ambassador Cruise Line invited 12 travel agents aboard the Ambience for a firsthand experience.

MSC Cruises to Cut Fleetwide Emissions by Up to 15%

MSC Cruises is to reduce its fleetwide emissions by as much as 15% by 2026 through the introduction of a new itinerary planning tool, OptiCruise

Island Princess Set to Embark on Summer Mediterranean Cruises

The Island Princess is gearing up for an exciting summer season in the Mediterranean, completing Princess Cruises’ five-ship fleet in Europe.

GTT & HD KSOE Works with CMA CGM on Cryogenic Fuel Tanks

GTT receive order from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering to design cryogenic fuel tanks for 12 LNG-fueled containerships for CMA CGM.

Taiwan Government to Support Yang Ming's Fleet Expansion

Taiwan’s Transportation and Communications Minister announced on July 30 that the government will back Yang Ming in commissioning more newbuilds.

Norwegian Encore's Major Upgrades to Enhance Experience

Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Encore will receive significant updates designed to elevate onboard guest experiences.

Yang Ming Shipping Line Announces New Leadership Roles

Yang Ming has announced a significant management reshuffle, promoting Cliff Pai to president and appointing Feng-Ming Tsai as the new chairman.

LNG Tanker Collides with Bulk Carrier Near Hay Point Terminal

On July 16, an LNG tanker named HL Eco collided with the anchored bulk carrier YM Serenity near the Hay Point terminal in Queensland, Australia.

MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected

Yesterday, July 31st, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the vessel MV MIROLA 1 had run aground in Philippine waters.

Feature Hero & Villain-Themed Attractions for Disney Destiny

Disney Destiny will offer a variety of attractions themed around Disney, Pixar and Marvel heroes and villains, according to a press release.

Protests Erupt Over Oil Tanker Bunkering Stop in Gibraltar

Oil products tanker Overseas Santorini faced significant protests from pro-Palestinian supporters during a port call at Gibraltar for bunkering.

Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey

Shipowners looking to evade new environmental regulations by shifting operations to Europe’s eastern edge will need to reconsider their plans.

Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila

The oil spill resulting from a tanker, which sank in the Philippines last Thursday, has spread, reaching the waters around the capital, Manila.

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