Dutch shipyard De Hoop has delivered Silver Origin, an ultra-luxury expedition cruise ship, to Monaco-based cruise line Silversea Cruises. The post De Hoop hands over eco-friendly expedition cruise…
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Wärtsilä to design Amundsen Expeditions’ cruise ship newbuilds
Wärtsilä has received an order to develop a design for up to six new luxury expedition cruise vessels to be owned and operated by Amundsen Expeditions. The post Wärtsilä to design Amundsen…
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Venezuelan Patrol Boat Sinks after Attacking Cruise Ship
A Venezuelan patrol boat sank after allegedly ramming an expedition cruise ship off Venezuela.
CMHI Haimen Launches One, Cuts 1st Steel for Another SunStone Newbuild
On March 16, China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Haimen celebrated two milestones.
National Geographic Endurance Aces Sea Trials
The National Geographic Endurance, a new polar expedition ship, has completed sea trials in Storfjorden, Norway.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/291102/national-geographic-endurance-aces-sea-trials/
3. Maj Secures Its First Order in Four Years
3. Maj Shipyard, part of Uljanik Group, has won a contract for the construction of a new polar cruise vessel.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/288591/3-maj-secures-its-first-order-in-four-years/
National Geographic Endurance Floated Out in Norway
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings’ new polar expedition ship was floated out in Ulsteinvik.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/287868/national-geographic-endurance-floated-out-in-norway/
Seaborn Completes Ice Model Hull Test for New Expedition Ship
Seabourn marks milestone in the construction of its new expedition ship with the completion of ice model testing.
Expedition Cruise Operators Agree on Voluntary Arctic HFO Ban
The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators approves a self-imposed ban on the use of HFO in the Arctic.
Keel Laid for Lindblad’s 2nd Polar Expedition Cruise Ship
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings and Norwegian Ulstein Group recently celebrated the keel laying of Lindblad’s second polar newbuild.