Cruise Ships

Cruise ship news – newbuild orders, fleet deployments, onboard safety rules, port destination shifts, and emissions compliance across major cruise lines.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Human Remains Found Onboard Costa Concordia
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Human Remains Found Onboard Costa Concordia

Bones possibly belonging to the Costa Concordia's only still missing person may have been found onboard the hulk of the

August 6, 2014
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Italian Professor in Hot Water for Hosting Costa Concordia Captain
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Italian Professor in Hot Water for Hosting Costa Concordia Captain

A professor who invited the disgraced captain of the capsized Costa Concordia to speak at a criminology seminar has been referred to the ethics committee at

August 6, 2014
Total Views: 104

Monday, August 4, 2014
Meyer Werft and Finnish Government Finalize Acquisition of STX Finland Turku Shipyard
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Meyer Werft and Finnish Government Finalize Acquisition of STX Finland Turku Shipyard

Following weeks of negotiations, the Finnish Government and German shipbuilder Meyer Werft have signed an agreement the purchase of the STX Finland's Turku

August 4, 2014
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tui cruises newbuild
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Tui Cruises Orders Two More from STX Europe

TUI Cruises announced today the order for two new ships from STX Europe’s shipyard in Turku, Finland. The ships will be sister vessels of two other ships

August 4, 2014
Total Views: 115

Thursday, July 31, 2014
Princess Cruises Orders Third Royal Princess-Class Cruise Ship From Fincantieri
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Princess Cruises Orders Third Royal Princess-Class Cruise Ship From Fincantieri

Princess Cruises says it has placed an order a new 143,000-ton cruise ship from Italian shipbuilding group

July 31, 2014
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
Smooth Sailing for Costa Concordia, Convoy Within Sight of Genoa
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Smooth Sailing for Costa Concordia, Convoy Within Sight of Genoa

A little more than three days since departing Giglio for the first time two and a half years, the Costa Concordia is approximately 20 nautical miles from

July 26, 2014
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow
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So Far So Good For Costa Concordia Tow

The Costa Concordia has travelled 63 nautical miles and shows no signs of trouble after 30 hours at sea, according to an update from the project's website at

July 24, 2014
Total Views: 95

Royal Caribbean Raises Forecast; Profit Sails Past Estimates

Royal Caribbean Raises Forecast; Profit Sails Past Estimates

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd's quarterly profit beat analysts' average estimate as demand for its European and Chinese cruises increased and passengers spent

July 24, 2014
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Track Costa Concordia Live – AIS MAP
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Track Costa Concordia Live – AIS MAP

Track the Costa Concordia's progress here using this live AIS map courtesy

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 439

costa concordia departs giglio
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At 2 Knots, Costa Concordia Heads to the Scrapyard

Maneouvres began early on Wednesday to remove the rusty hulk of the Costa Concordia cruise liner from the Italian island where it struck rocks and capsized two

July 23, 2014
Total Views: 124

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
15 Spectacular Photos Of The Refloated Costa Concordia
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15 Spectacular Photos Of The Refloated Costa Concordia

The operation to refloat the Costa Concordia has been completed, marking the end of the latest phase of the largest maritime salvage in history.

July 22, 2014
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Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow
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Greenpeace Activists to Shadow Costa Concordia During Tow

With the departure of the Costa Concordia from Giglio scheduled for Wednesday morning, environmental activists plan follow along with the convoy as it travels

July 22, 2014
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Costa Concordia Fully Afloat
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Costa Concordia Fully Afloat

The Costa Concordia shipwreck has reached its final towing draft, thus completing the refloating phase of the largest maritime salvage in

July 22, 2014
Total Views: 89

Monday, July 21, 2014
Luxury Cruise Line Plans First-Ever Voyage Through Famed Northwest Passage

Luxury Cruise Line Plans First-Ever Voyage Through Famed Northwest Passage

High-end cruise operator Crystal Cruises has announced plans to become the world's first luxury cruise line to sail the Arctic Ocean via the world famous and

July 21, 2014
Total Views: 137

Costa Concordia Departure Pushed Back to Wednesday
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Costa Concordia Departure Pushed Back to Wednesday

With the full refloating of the Costa Concordia cruise liner almost complete, departure of the shipwreck from Giglio has been confirmed for Wednesday, July 23,

July 21, 2014
Total Views: 197

Sunday, July 20, 2014
Costa Concordia Being Readied for Final Tow to Genoa
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Costa Concordia Being Readied for Final Tow to Genoa

After 2 and a half years shipwrecked along the small island of Giglio, the end is finally within

July 20, 2014
Total Views: 180

Friday, July 18, 2014
Watch: New Time-Lapse Shows Progress in Costa Concordia Refloating
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Watch: New Time-Lapse Shows Progress in Costa Concordia Refloating

This new time-lapse provides some good visual evidence that progress is being made in the operation to refloat the Costa Concordia shipwreck.

July 18, 2014
Total Views: 163

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern
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Officials: Costa Concordia Water Quality Tests Show No Signs for Concern

Water samples taken in and around the refloated Costa Concordia shipwreck have shown no signs crtical levels of pollution, project officials confirmed

July 16, 2014
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Underwater Footage Shows Refloated Costa Concordia
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Underwater Footage Shows Refloated Costa Concordia

Here is some underwater footage filmed from beneath the Costa Concordia on July 15, one day after the initial refloat of the

July 15, 2014
Total Views: 84

Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site
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Work Continues At Costa Concordia Wreck Site

Work at the Costa Concordia wreck site in Giglio continued overnight Monday and throughout the day Tuesday following Monday's successful initial

July 15, 2014
Total Views: 100