Viking Line’s vessels are once again fully booked, and the company is hiring many new employees. People can now test what life at sea is like, for instance in the…
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Impressive maneuver and berthing in three minutes of Blue star Patmos at Mesta port of Chios, Greece
With an impressive clockwise manoeuvre, captain Makarios Lyras berthed the “Blue Star Patmos” in the port of Mesta, Chios, Greece in three minutes. It was the first itinerary of the…
CLIA at Posidonia 2022 with a sustainability agenda on the momentum of the dynamic cruise resumption
Athens, 9th June – With the 27th Posidonia welcoming the global maritime community back to Athens after four years, focusing on the “hot” issues of energy transition, the green agenda,…
Stockholm is again attracting visitors, along with Mariehamn – ship passengers’ holiday budgets are bigger than in many years
This summer, a large number of Finns have their sights set on boating holidays – and despite inflation they are prepared to spend their money on luxury and want to…
MSC Lirica to homeport in Piraeus to further strengthen MSC Cruises’ offering in the Eastern Mediterranean
Ship to offer stand out seven-night itineraries to the spectacular Eastern Mediterranean from its homeport in Piraeus Piraeus, 23 May 2022 – MSC Lirica has operated from her summer base…
Capes’ rise lifts the BDI – now standing at 2,718, whilst Wets remain with mixed feelings. The Third World War continues with the Russian aggression in Ukraine – and possibly…
Our science backed protocols facilitated the resumption of cruise operations, with over 7.5 million passengers having sailed in nearly 90 markets, all while committing to pursuing ever more ambitious carbon…
Inmarsat expands presence in expedition cruise segment with Fleet Xpress orders for three more Galápagos vessels
Vessels to benefit from high data speeds, reliable coverage, access to digital crew welfare applications when sailing the remote archipelago 26 April 2022 Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite…
One of Scotland’s main cruise ports is set to experience its busiest year since before the pandemic, with an expected doubling of ship visits this season. Greenock Ocean Terminal is…
We are excited to share with all of you all over Planet Ocean, that during the 7th Delphi Economic Forum, on the panel for the Tourism of Tomorrow, Matt Brittin,…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Tourism Office looks back at 2021, forward to 2022Officials from Monaco’s Tourist and Convention Authority told a meeting of leading figures in the…
Markets lack steam; major jeopardy in Geopolitics with the Ukrainian mess, whilst Covid remains firm…
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) fell one point since yesterday and now stands at 2,357; on a weekly basis same was down 67 points – from 2,544 last week (25/03).…
NEW at Seatrade Cruise Global 2022Pre-schedule meetings with cruise suppliers and attendees A brand new Seatrade Cruise Global professional matchmaking tool launches on Tuesday 5 April. Register by the end of the…
ABB and PONANT enter 10-year MarineCare service agreement for increased vessel safety and uptime
ABB MarineCare to secure safe and sustainable operations of PONANT’s polar exploration cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot Service package includes continuous remote diagnostics, maintenance services and spare parts provision Le Commandant…
Dry and Wet Markets lose steam; the despicable developments in Ukraine are far from over and a permanent Peace, a midsummer’s night dream. Covid strikes back…
Midweek Market blues as the BDI fells under 2,600 points threshold and Wets follow suit. Ukraine is the biggest set up and actors involved do not know their role as…
Long-standing relationship creates ships with combined 6 million gross tonnage. Lloyd’s Register (LR), a leading provider of classification, compliance and advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, and Fincantieri,…
Business and destinations urged to enter WTM World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022 Businesses and destinations that are eager to showcase their sustainable credentials, are being urged to enter the WTM World…
The Dry surge continues, whilst Wets fall amid Ukrainian despicable and inhumane mess… The BDI (Baltic Dry index) gained another 117 points since yesterday and now stands at 2,352 surpassing…
Buoyant Markets amid uncertainty in Ukraine and Covid The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was up 87 points since Friday the 4th of March and now reads 2,235 surpassing the 2,200…
The www.allaboutshipping.co.uk 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2021 The www.allaboutshipping.co.uk 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2021 By Anny Zade Good evening to the Eastern and good day to…
By John Faraclas and Anny Zade We all dearly want to see things from the bright side of life, particularly during this era of Covid which prohibits lots of things;…
Record breaking results for The SMS Group The SMS Group, based within the Port of Southampton, is pleased to announce the busiest year in the company’s history. The company, traditionally…
The BDI@2,027: Midweek Market Blues; worrying geopolitics amid Covid’s uncertainty The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 124 points since yesterday and now reads 2,027 – a whisker away from going…
Viking Line ends an exceptional year with faith in the future Like 2020, 2021 was an exceptional year for the entire world, including Viking Line. The operating environment was highly unfavourable…
Theodore Kontes on the Cruise Industry We asked Theodore Kontes – – one of the leading experts in the field of Maritime Tourism — for his views on the state of…