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Passenger shipping refurbishment is evolving. As vessel design becomes more complex and guest expectations continue to rise, refurbishment projects now require smarter construction methods, longer-lasting and sustainable materials, and turnkey project delivery. Advances in construction techniques mean it is now easier than ever to prefabricate sections of cruise ships offsite...

Ferries provide an essential service in many parts of the world, so it is sad that customers often seem to be in a perpetual state of rage and discontent with the services operators have on offer. Now armed with social media, they are better able to enunciate their dissatisfaction than in the past, when their displeasure was less likely to become public. From offshore British...

Carnival Corporation has introduced LNG bunkering for a cruise vessel to Latin America and the Western Caribbean for the first time, using a mobile fuelling solution to refuel Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Jubilee at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras. The milestone advances Carnival Corporation's broader decarbonisation strategy, which aims to achieve net zero greenhouse g...

Holland America Line has embarked on the “most ambitious guest experience update” in its 153-year history, investing more than $500 million to complete extensive bow-to-stern revitalisations on six of its 11 ships. The multi-year renovation project, carried out in collaboration with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, will cover the brand’s four Vista-class ships – Oosterdam, Zu...

Explora III, the first LNG-powered ship and third overall ship to join the Explora Journeys fleet, has completed its final round of sea trials in the Mediterranean. The sea trials included technical and operational performance testing to prepare Explora III for its summer debut. The ship will use renewable fuels, such as synthetic LNG and bio-LNG, alongside energy-efficient p...