Retrofit special: design below decks
Set against a backdrop of economic gloom and legislative deadlines, engine-room efficiency has...
Set against a backdrop of economic gloom and legislative deadlines, engine-room efficiency has...
Starting in September 2019, large ships will be redirected to dock at Fusina and Lombardia, the other side of the Venice lagoon.
Having received the majority of US travellers by cruise operator, Cuba may be worried about where its tourists will come from, especially as the US was one of the most popular source markets for people travelling to Cuba regularly.
53% of 18-24-year-olds would rather spend on new experiences than new products, according to GlobalData.
Set against a backdrop of economic gloom and legislative deadlines, engine-room efficiency has become a priority. This will forever alter the way ships consume fuel. Ross Davies reports on the growing trend of retrofitting as the industry looks to meet these demands as smoothly as possible.
Weddings are becoming big business for the cruise industry, as operators enter an increasingly saturated market. But with legal constraints in place, some ships are having to take difficult measures before they can get brides and grooms onboard. Abi Millar examines the challenges of providing ceremonies at sea.
Legislation requires ships at sea to reduce their emissions of sulphur dioxide. Research into making current fuels more environmentally friendly is progressing, but lines also need to consider technological capabilities and economic realities, says Jamie Sweeting, Royal Caribbean International.
Increasingly stringent environmental legislation comes as no surprise. But there is still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the switch to cleaner fuels. Acting chief executive of the International Bunker Industry Association Trevor Harrison tells Andrea Ashfield why the bunker industry must accept that change is inevitable.
The cruise industry is looking to embrace a greener future, particularly when it comes to lowering emission levels. MSC Cruises’ environmental coordinator Francesco Balbi discusses the latest developments in cold ironing.
Rio+20 is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. At this event, International Maritime Organization secretary-general Koji Sekimizu announced that in 2013 his organisation would focus on its leadership role in environmental and sustainable stewardship. Here, he outlines what this decision entails and its potential impact.