Adventures aboard the world’s newest wonder are on the horizon for vacationers of all ages. Today, Royal Caribbean International took delivery of Wonder of the Seas, the next highly anticipated and innovative ship in the cruise line’s award-winning lineup. Marking the completion of three years of construction, a traditional flag-changing ceremony took place in Marseille, France, with shipyard partner Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Wonder will make its official debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on...
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Deltamarin Signs Engineering Contract For World’s Largest And Most Environmentally Friendly PCTCs
Deltamarin has signed an agreement with China Merchants Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. for the design and engineering of the new series of Höegh Autoliners Aurora Class Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs). Deltamarin has recently the completed conceptual design of the ships for Höegh Autoliners. The engineering contract signed with the builder, CMI Jiangsu shipyard, is a direct continuation of the work and includes complete basic and detail design of the vessels.
The Aurora class ships will be the...
World’s Largest Dual-Fuel Car Carrier Construction Contract Inked In China
On January 17, Jiangnan Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, joined hands with CSSC Trading and Anji Logistics, a subsidiary of SAIC Group, to sign a construction contract for two 7,600-space LNG dual-fuel ocean-going vehicle carriers. Lei Fanpei, Secretary of the Party Group and Chairman of China Shipbuilding Corporation, and Chen Hong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of SAIC Motor attended the signing ceremony.
This type of ship is independently...
World’s Largest 24,000 TEU Container Ship Successfully Floats Out
On December 29, China’s first and world’s largest 24000TEU container ship was successfully undocked at No. 1 Dock at Hudong Zhonghua Changxing Shipbuilding Base under China State Shipbuilding Corporation, marking another major breakthrough made by China Shipbuilding Industry in the field of ultra-large container ship construction.
It is worth mentioning that on December 17, China’s first large-scale cruise ship successfully achieved the milestone node of floating in the dock at Waigaoqiao...
World’s Largest Cruise Ship Finds 48 Guests COVID Positive On Board
Despite established stringent COVID-19 measures meant to keep ocean cruises free of the COVID-19 infection, Royal Caribbean reportedly observes that at least about 48 on one of its ships docked in Miami have tested positive. The Symphony of the Seas, which is the largest cruise ship in the world, had over 6,000 passengers and crew members on board on a week-long trip on the Caribbean.
During this period, a guest tested positive for COVID-19, prompting immediate contact tracing, per Royal...
Hybrid Ship With World’s Largest Battery Packs Embarks On Maiden Voyage
Havila Capella embarks on the maiden voyage and becomes the first new ship on the classic Bergen-Kirkenes route in eighteen years. CEO of Havila Voyages, Bent Martini, says they are very happy to finally cast off and get the very first experience of the Norwegian coast and become an integral part of everyday traffic which forms part of the lifeblood of the coast.
As we have established a new shipping company and built the first new ship in eighteen years with three more new ships in store, I...
SAILCARGO To Develop World’s Largest Active, Clean Ocean Freight Vessel
Café William is taking advantage of its partner SAILCARGO’s presence at COP26 to announce its investment in the first zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport its coffee beans from South America to its roasting plant in Sherbrooke.
“This is a world premiere in the shipping industry. The Ceiba is a sustainably built vessel that will carry cargo, with zero emissions. When it goes into operation in 2023, it will be the world’s largest active, clean ocean freight vessel,” said Danielle Doggett,...
Port Of Amsterdam Plays Vital Role In Construction Of World’s Largest Shallow Water Windfarm
Blades, towers, hubs: all kinds of wind turbine parts have recently been transported via the port of Amsterdam to the construction site of the Netherlands’ largest shallow water windfarm: Windpark Fryslân.
Image Credits: portofamsterdam.com
In October, the last turbine left the TMA Logistics terminal in the Amerikahaven. The wind farm – of 89 turbines in total – is now completely finished. Windpark Fryslân – which will supply about 380 MW of power to about 500,000 households – is the fifth large...
World’s Largest And Most Environmentally Friendly Car Carriers To Be Built By CMHI
Höegh Autoliners has entered into a Letter of Intent (LoI) with China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (CMHI) to build a series of its multi-fuel and ammonia ready Aurora class vessels.
Image Credits: hoeghautoliners.com
Under the terms of the LoI, the first two vessels will be delivered already in the second half of 2024. The Aurora class has DNV’s new “ammonia ready” notation, which makes it the first in the segment to be ready for operation on carbon neutral ammonia. Together with...
Norwegian’s Cruise Ship With The Largest Racetrack At Sea To Set Sail In 2023
A brand new Norwegian Cruise ship promises high-speed thrill and has the largest racetrack on the ocean and other jaw-dropping features that will set sail from Galveston around late 2023. Norwegian Prima is currently one of the cruise line’s most in-demand ships. Its biggest showstopper is the Prima Speedway, the first-ever– and largest — three-level go-kart racetrack.
Image Credits: Norwegian Cruise Line
The track stretches for about 420 meters, featuring 14 sharp turns. It can easily...