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Norwegian Cruise Lines has had to overcome many challenges in the building of its first ‘mega-class’ vessel. However, this hasn’t dimmed president and COO Roberto Martinoli’s excitement at the prospect of launching the Norwegian Epic, the next stage in the company’s ‘Freestyle Cruising’ concept, writes Phin Foster.
The Future of STX Europe
When South Korea’s STX bought Norway’s Aker Yards in 2008 for $924m and became STX Europe, it was a marriage between the...
When South Korea’s STX bought Norway’s Aker Yards in 2008 for $924m and became STX Europe, it was a marriage between the...
Refits vs Newbuilds
Orla O’Sullivan talks to Kevin Douglas, vice-president of technical projects, newbuilds, for Royal Caribbean Cruise...
Orla O’Sullivan talks to Kevin Douglas, vice-president of technical projects, newbuilds, for Royal Caribbean Cruise...
Refitting with Purpose
Orla O’Sullivan talks to Peter Fetten, SVP of refits of Carnival Corporation, about the challenge of refitting ships...
Orla O’Sullivan talks to Peter Fetten, SVP of refits of Carnival Corporation, about the challenge of refitting ships...
Destination Oasis
Oasis of the Seas is the latest step in the RCCL evolution and its services and entertainment facilities will top...
Oasis of the Seas is the latest step in the RCCL evolution and its services and entertainment facilities will top...
Survival Instinct
The downturn has seen the German shipbuilding industry struggle to remain buoyant.
The downturn has seen the German shipbuilding industry struggle to remain buoyant.
Form and Function
Cruising may seem like the glamorous side of shipping, but it takes more than a pretty face to make a successful voyage.
Cruising may seem like the glamorous side of shipping, but it takes more than a pretty face to make a successful voyage.
Space Man
When the Costa Luminosa entered service earlier this year it was the latest example of Costa Cruises' envious production...
When the Costa Luminosa entered service earlier this year it was the latest example of Costa Cruises' envious production...
Room to Grow
The expansions of the Balmoral and Braemar reflect a need for ships to adapt to market movements.
The expansions of the Balmoral and Braemar reflect a need for ships to adapt to market movements.
Specialist Solutions
The dominating shipbuilding power of Asia has caused European shipyards to adapt their strategies to remain competitive.
The dominating shipbuilding power of Asia has caused European shipyards to adapt their strategies to remain competitive.
Waves of Innovation
The behemoth Oasis of the Seas promises facilities and entertainment to match its impressive size.
The behemoth Oasis of the Seas promises facilities and entertainment to match its impressive size.
The Fun Factor
Joe Farcus has been Carnival Cruise Line’s chief naval architect for over three decades.
Joe Farcus has been Carnival Cruise Line’s chief naval architect for over three decades.
Small is Beautiful
Eschewing the trend for mega-ships, one cruise line is sailing against the tide and offering small, intimate luxury.
Eschewing the trend for mega-ships, one cruise line is sailing against the tide and offering small, intimate luxury.
Secrets and Size
Royal Caribbean International is not giving much away about its next generation of Genesis-class ships.
Royal Caribbean International is not giving much away about its next generation of Genesis-class ships.
Great Expectations
A flurry of shipbuilding activity is bringing in a wealth of innovative designs to improve operations.
A flurry of shipbuilding activity is bringing in a wealth of innovative designs to improve operations.
Grand Design
The $522m Queen Victoria is one of Fincantieri’s most challenging ventures to date.
The $522m Queen Victoria is one of Fincantieri’s most challenging ventures to date.
New Romantic
Amid pomp and superstition Cunard's latest vessel Queen Victoria was officially launched last December in Southampton.
Amid pomp and superstition Cunard's latest vessel Queen Victoria was officially launched last December in Southampton.
One Step Ahead
In an increasingly competitive market a cruise line has to innovate to be successful.
In an increasingly competitive market a cruise line has to innovate to be successful.
New Vessels for 2007
A number of cruise ships will be entering service this year with all of the major lines christening new builds.
A number of cruise ships will be entering service this year with all of the major lines christening new builds.
Size Matters
Cruise lines are building bigger and more innovative cruiseships.
Cruise lines are building bigger and more innovative cruiseships.
Adding Value to the Lifecycle
The market for refurbishment and conversion services is booming. Refits and newbuilds are filling shipyards' orderbooks.
The market for refurbishment and conversion services is booming. Refits and newbuilds are filling shipyards' orderbooks.
Building the Future
Balancing costs, customer preferences, regulations and technological innovation is a challenge for the cruise industry.
Balancing costs, customer preferences, regulations and technological innovation is a challenge for the cruise industry.
Riding The Construction Wave
With the increasing popularity of cruise vacations, the cruise market is currently expanding.
With the increasing popularity of cruise vacations, the cruise market is currently expanding.
Stretching Out to the Future
Peter Fetten of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines talks to James Leavey about the renovation of Enchantment of the Seas.
Peter Fetten of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines talks to James Leavey about the renovation of Enchantment of the Seas.
Everything is Possible
Europe's premier shipyards are currently dominating the world market for the construction of new ships.
Europe's premier shipyards are currently dominating the world market for the construction of new ships.
Evolving the Life Cycle
A new trend has emerged in the cruise shipbuilding industry.
A new trend has emerged in the cruise shipbuilding industry.
Hitting the High Notes
MSC Cruises makes its debut in the premium-class cruise market with a fleet of elegant contemporary ships.
MSC Cruises makes its debut in the premium-class cruise market with a fleet of elegant contemporary ships.
