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.
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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.
CMA CGM Invests in Vanguard to Secure US Bio-LNG
CMA CGM is taking a minority stake in U.S.-based Vanguard Renewables via its PULSE energy fund locking in long-term supplies of renewable natural gas
Hanwha, Hyundai Join Forces on Offshore Wind Projects
Hanwha Ocean forms partnership with Hyundai Engineering & Construction to bolster South Korea’s offshore wind supply chain via joint EPC initiatives
LTH Baas Adds Cabins, Revamps Areas on Allure of the Seas - VIDEO
LTH Baas has completed a major refurbishment project on the Allure of the Seas, which included the addition of 52 passenger cabins and upgrades.
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.
Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises
Celebrity River Cruises announced it will open Priority Booking Access at 9 a.m. EDT on September 3rd, 2025, for its debut river cruise season.
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.
HX Expeditions Unveils Speakers for 2026 Eclipse Cruise
HX Expeditions reveals three guest speakers who'll join its 2026 Solar Eclipse Expedition, a voyage set to visit Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard
SCI Expands Fleet With New LPG Carrier Sahyadri
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has strengthened its fleet to 57 vessels with the addition of a new LPG carrier named the Sahyadri.
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.
China to Launch Cruise Food Standards at CCS18
The China International Cruise Food Standards will be formally introduced at the 18th China Cruise Shipping Conference according to an announcement
AIDAluna and AIDAbella Set for Major Renovations
AIDA Cruises has revealed that both AIDAluna and AIDAbella will undergo extensive refurbishments at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille.
Princess Cruises Faces Backlash Over Tattoo Ban
Princess Cruises is under fire from crew members after unveiling a new policy that requires all visible tattoos to be covered while on duty.
Loyalty Members Drive 40% of Royal Caribbean Bookings
Royal Caribbean Group's CEO, Jason Liberty, announced that nearly 40% of bookings are now made by members of its cross-brand loyalty program.
Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown
An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.
New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.
NCLH Shifts Focus to Caribbean with Increased 2026 Capacity
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a strategic shift in its deployment for 2026, increasing its presence in the Caribbean by 10 percent
Royal Caribbean Sees Q2 Costs Rise Despite Fuel Savings
Royal Caribbean Group reported an overall increase in expenses for the second quarter of 2025, with fuel costs being the only category to decline