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

Thursday, July 26, 2012
Three Charged In Zanzibar Ferry Disaster

Three Charged In Zanzibar Ferry Disaster

Three people, including the Master, have been charged with manslaughter in connection with last weeks ferry sinking off the coast of Zanzibar that may have

July 26, 2012
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Superyachts to Tall Ships – Vessels Descend Upon London Olympic Games
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Superyachts to Tall Ships – Vessels Descend Upon London Olympic Games

(Bloomberg) — Superyachts equipped with helipads and submarines have joined Britain’s biggest warship, more than a dozen tall ships and cruise

July 26, 2012
Total Views: 86

Friday, July 20, 2012
Stranded Seafarers Sent Home

Stranded Seafarers Sent Home

The last of the Moroccan seafarers left stranded off the coast of Spain for more than six months after the ferry company they were working for ran into

July 20, 2012
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Disaster Strikes Twice in Tanzania: 38 Confirmed Killed, 100 More Missing in Latest Ferry Sinking
Incidents

Disaster Strikes Twice in Tanzania: 38 Confirmed Killed, 100 More Missing in Latest Ferry Sinking

In a country already reeling from a ferry disaster that killed more than 200 people just months ago, 38 people have been confirmed dead and more than 100

July 19, 2012
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Déjà Vu: Ferry Sinks Off Zanzibar Coast [UPDATED]

Déjà Vu: Ferry Sinks Off Zanzibar Coast [UPDATED]

Update 2: 38 Confirmed Killed, 100 More Missing in Latest Ferry Sinking Update 1: At least 24 people have been killed and dozens more missing according to BBC.

July 18, 2012
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Aussie Billionaire’s Titanic II Plans Revealed
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Aussie Billionaire’s Titanic II Plans Revealed

Australian billionaire and political-hopeful Clive Palmer on Tuesday offered the first glimpse into his Blue Star Line’s Titanic II replica project and

July 17, 2012
Total Views: 85

Friday, July 13, 2012
“Maneuvering Error” Caused Alaskan Ferry Slam

“Maneuvering Error” Caused Alaskan Ferry Slam

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) found that the May 7, 2012 allision of

July 13, 2012
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Press Releases

Under Budget and On Time, Vigor Subsidiary Wins Prestigious Award

The three new 64-car, 750 passenger ferries constructed by US Fab, a Vigor Industrial new-build subsidiary won the regional “Under Budget, Large

July 10, 2012
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
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Finance

CMA CGM Sells Off Luxury Cruise Business to Private Equity Firm

Bridgepoint and CMA CGM Group, with its parent company Merit, announced today that they have signed a formal agreement whereby Bridgepoint will acquire French

July 5, 2012
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Queen Elizabeth 2 to Anchor Port Rashid Makeover
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Queen Elizabeth 2 to Anchor Port Rashid Makeover

By Asa Fitch Dubai’s decision to turn the Queen Elizabeth 2 into a floating hotel has ended years of uncertainty about the fate of an asset snapped up at

July 3, 2012
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Monday, July 2, 2012
CMA CGM Sells Luxury Cruise Ship Arm

CMA CGM Sells Luxury Cruise Ship Arm

Container shipping giant CMA CGM announced plans Monday to sell it’s luxury cruise line La Compagnie du Ponant to a European private equity firm.

July 2, 2012
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Safety Policies… Again

Cruise Industry Voluntarily Adopts New Safety Policies… Again

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the European Cruise Council (ECC), acting on behalf of the global cruise industry, announced Tuesday that

June 26, 2012
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Clipper Adventurer Aground In Canadian Waters
Incidents

Think You Can Sue The Canadian Coast Guard? Think Again!

In 2009, gCaptain’s sister site, UnofficialNetworks.com, took a long distance ski adventure to Antartica aboard the ice capable expedition ship. The trip

June 20, 2012
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Costa Concordia Salvage Starts Up

Costa Concordia Salvage Starts Up

Salvage operations to remove the wreckage of the Costa Concordia from the Island of Giglio have begun, South Florida’s Sun Sentinel reports. As gCaptain

June 18, 2012
Total Views: 74

Friday, May 25, 2012
Brand-New Chinese Cruise Ship Loses in Bridge Limbo [INCIDENT PHOTO]
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Brand-New Chinese Cruise Ship Loses in Bridge Limbo [INCIDENT PHOTO]

A brand new luxury Chinese-built cruise ship proved to tall for a suspension bridge spanning the Oujiang River located in Wenzhou city, Zhejiang, China after

May 25, 2012
Total Views: 98

Friday, May 18, 2012
Costa Concordia Salvage Plan Revealed [PHOTO TOUR]
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Costa Concordia Salvage Plan Revealed [PHOTO TOUR]

Representatives from Costa Crociere and the Italo-American consortium Titan-Micoperi today presented the details of their much anticipated plan to remove the

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 279

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Collision

Stena Ferry Knocks over Container Loading Crane in Gdynia, Serious Injuries Reported

Three port employees have been injured following an accident in the Port of Gdynia, following a collision between the Swedish ferry, Stena Spirit, and an arm

May 18, 2012
Total Views: 341

Monday, May 14, 2012
Lone Survivor Sues Princess Cruises Over Failed Rescue
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Lone Survivor Sues Princess Cruises Over Failed Rescue

A Panamanian fisherman who was rescued after 28 days adrift at sea is suing the owners of the cruise ship that he says sailed right past him and his

May 14, 2012
Total Views: 37

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Costa Concordia Wreck Removal Video, Not Quite Accurate
Marine Salvage

Costa Concordia Wreck Removal Video, Not Quite Accurate

Here’s how the Costa Concordia wreck removal will likely NOT happen, but they definitely show us some interesting insight into ship salvage. We talked

May 9, 2012
Total Views: 56

Tweet Puts Carnival Cruise Ship on High Alert

Tweet Puts Carnival Cruise Ship on High Alert

A tweet sent out by a fake twitter account meant to parody a Tennessee diet expert sparked fears of a possible bio-attack aboard a Carnival cruise ship over

May 9, 2012
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