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MSC Group Orders Two Hydrogen-Powered Luxury Ships as Part of €3.5 Billion Investment

(IN BRIEF) The Cruise Division of MSC Group has confirmed orders for two hydrogen-powered luxury vessels for its brand Explora Journeys. The €3.5 billion investment will also explore additional environmental technologies, such as alternative fuels like bio and synthetic gas, … Read the full press release

CMHI’s offshore rig SHEN LAN TAN SUO receives world’s first Smart notation compliance certificate from DNV

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 15-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV announces that it has awarded SHEN LAN TAN SUO, a semi-submersible drilling platform from China Merchant Heavy Industry (CMHI), its Smart notation compliance certificate, becoming the world’s first offshore unit to receive … Read the full press release

Revolutionized marine transport: ABB marks 30 years of Azipod® electric propulsion

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 6-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB celebrates the 30th anniversary of the creation of Azipod® electric propulsion. From its creation three decades ago to its market leading position in global shipping today, Azipod® propulsion has revolutionized marine transport … Read the full press release

Fincantieri to build two new luxury expedition cruise ships for PONANT; to be operated by PAUL GAUGUIN brand

Fincantieri to build two new luxury expedition cruise ships for PONANT

(PRESS RELEASE) TRIESTE, 20-Nov-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Fincantieri announced it has been selected to build and design 2 new-generation luxury expedition cruise vessels for the French cruise company PONANT.  For the purpose the company has just signed MoA (memorandum of … Read the full press release

Important EUR 22 million port, cruise, RoRo/Passenger orders for MacGregor in 1Q 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 8-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — MacGregor, the leader in intelligent maritime cargo and load handling, reports it has landed a number of very important orders coming from Europe and China. The company, which is part of Cargotec, will … Read the full press release

Fincantieri: New cruise park hub in the Baoshan District, Shanghai has been established

The contract which defines the cruise park project in the Baoshan District has been signed TRIESTE, 08-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Economic development and Labor Luigi Di Maio and the Chairman of … Read the full press release

Fincantieri: 1.5 billion dollars contracts for the construction of two cruise ships for CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping Limited signed

The contracts related to the construction of the cruise ships have been signed TRIESTE, 08-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the presence of the Under Secretary of State for the Italian Ministry of Economic Development Michele Geraci, the contracts that seal … Read the full press release

Fincantieri starts the work of the second ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises to be delivered in 2020

The second cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises TRIESTE, 19-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The steel cutting ceremony of “Seven Seas Splendor”, the second ultra-luxury cruise ship which Fincantieri will build for Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a brand of Norwegian Cruise … Read the full press release

Silversea Group’s ultra-luxury cruise ship Silver Spirit undergoes modernization at Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo

For the first time a ultra-luxury ship undergoes modernization activities TRIESTE, 19-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Lengthening works on Silver Spirit, ultra-luxury cruise ship of the Silversea Group, began at Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo in the last days, with a 15-meter section … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports appointed Nick Ridehalgh new director Port of Southampton

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Associated British Ports (ABP) Port Director Southampton, Doug Morrison, has announced his intention to retire in December 2013 after almost nine years at the helm of one of the UK’s leading international gateways. His successor will be … Read the full press release