Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has floated out the third cruise ship in a series order from the company by Norwegian Cruise Line. Upon completion, the 1,056GT Norwegian Aqua will be 10 per cent larger than its two earlier Prima-class sisters to accommodate a greater number of onboard amenities....
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Passenger Vessel News Roundup | December 15 – Large Finnish Ro-Pax, catamaran commuter ferries, and an LNG-fuelled cruise ship
An operator in Finland acquires a second large ferry for trips to and from Sweden while an Italian builder lays the keel for a future dual-fuel cruise ship. A UK design firm unveils a proposed commuter catamaran for North American customers. Finally, construction begins on a new inter-island ferry for the US Virgin Islands. Finnlines […]
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Virgin Islands Port Authority secures approval for cruise port expansion
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) has received approval from its Board of Governors to progress on the expansion of its cruise ports on St Croix and St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. In St Croix, the Royal Caribbean Group (RCG) and VIPA are collaborating to allow larger ships to visit...
US federal funding earmarked for improving ferry services in 11 states and Virgin Islands
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has confirmed that US$384.4 million in federal funding will be made available under the Bipar ..
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COLUMN | Quick updates: BVI premier out on bail; Saipem and Yinson make cash calls; Fisher loses CEO, seeks Union Flag painted SOVs [Offshore Accounts]
In this update, we cover two companies raising big bucks from their shareholders as well as the latest on the former premier of the British Virgin Islands as he awaits tr ..
New U.S. Virgin Islands Open Registry Officially Launched
A new U.S. Virgin Islands open ship registry was officially launched Tuesday during an event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The ship registry is part of a…
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US Announces New Open Registry
Next Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington, former US Deputy Secretary of State and the first Director of National Intelligence, John Negroponte will be providing opening remarks, and Albert…
Virgin Islands Port Authority christens new pilot boat
The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) formally named a new pilot boat in a ceremony on Friday, July 23. The aluminium-hulled newbuild has been named Edmund Steele afte ..
US Transportation Department awards over US$220 million in grants for port development
The US Department of Transportation has awarded more than US$220 million in discretionary grant funding to improve port facilities in 15 states and territories through ..