Majestic Swan glides towards her 85th birthday
One of the Lake District’s most recognisable and majestic passenger vessels is about to celebrate her 85th birthday. Swan was launched on 10 June 1938 and still sails daily on Windermere, carrying people up and down England’s longest lake on…Damen Shipyards to build largest Multi Cat 3713 for Van Wijngaarden
The new Multi Cat 3713, to be named Waddenstroom, is currently in build at Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld as part of the Damen philosophy of building for stock and will be delivered on 26th October this year. The 37m DP2 vessel…Latsco LNG Carrier vessels gain Wärtsilä Optimised Maintenance agreement
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Optimised Maintenance agreement with Greece-based Latsco LNG Marine Management. The agreement covers the main engines for two large LNG Carriers (LNGC), Hellas Diana and Hellas Athina, and was agreed in March 2021.…Three Crowley-managed Tankers Awarded Roles in Defense Fleet with Stena Bulk
Three Crowley-managed tankers have been selected by the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) to serve in its Tanker Security Program. The programme ensures a commercial fleet can readily transport liquid fuel supplies in times of need for the U.S. Department of…Future Proof Shipping launches first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship
On 25 May 2023 Dutch shipping company Future Proof Shipping (FPS) officially launched the first hydrogen-powered zero-emissions inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Earlier in the week, Nike introduced the H2 Barge 1 at its European…Ships Monthly June 2023 issue out now
The June 2023 issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and outstanding articles and features. NEWS Waterfront – the small cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot visits the Solent, Holland America celebrates 150…French and Finnish naval ships call at London
The River Thames welcomes the Finnish Navy’s FNS Hämeenmaa for a port call to the Upper Pool of London where the 77.8m minelayer will berth alongside HMS Belfast. Finland has recently joined NATO, and this is the first visit to…Retrofit makes cruise ship Ambience Tier III-compatible
MAN Energy Solutions’ after-sales division, MAN PrimeServ, has completed a retrofit aboard Ambience, Ambassador Cruise Lines’ ship, managed by Bernhard Schulte Cruise Services. The project covered the installation of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) systems, while two of the ship’s four…Rogation of the Seas service observed aboard Steamship Shieldhall
Steamship Shieldhall welcomed The Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Jacqui Rayment, and her Chaplain Will Rosie, who oversaw a ‘Rogation of the Seas’ service on Sunday 14 May, the 5th Sunday following Easter. The ‘Blessing of the Waters’ was revived…Incat Tasmania completes high speed catamaran for South Korea
Australian high speed craft builder Incat Tasmania has handed over the 76m high speed passenger catamaran El Dorado Express, which is now on her delivery voyage to new owner Daezer Ferry of South Korea. Reflecting the requirements of her owners…Montrose Port christens £800,000 pilot boat with whisky blessing
Montrose Port christens £800,000 pilot boat with whisky blessing Montrose Port Authority officially named its new £800,000 pilot boat, South Esk, with a quayside blessing on Friday 19 May 2023 at the RNLI Montrose Lifeboat Station on the Port’s…Crowley to Launch Multi-Modal Service between Mexico and the US Midwest and Canada
On 2 May 2023 Crowley announced that it is to launch an end-to-end, integrated ocean and rail service between Mexico and the US Midwest region and into Canada. Featuring Crowley’s new Mexico-US ocean route in the Gulf, the service will…Latest Arleigh Burke destroyer officially named
The US Navy commissioned its newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), at a ceremony in Key West, Florida, on 13 May. The ship’s namesake, Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee, served as the second Superintendent of the Navy…New IOM ferry Manxman on her way to the UK
The new Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry Manxman left South Korea and headed for the Isle of Man on 11 May after ownership was officially transferred to he Steam Packet. Manxman then began the 18,000-mile trip, which will involve…Navy’s experimental vessel XV Patrick Blackett on the Thames
The Royal Navy’s mysterious experimental vessel XV Patrick Blackett made her debut on the Thames in mid May 2023, as she has been visiting London. The vessel, which is a Damen-built and -adapted Fast Crew Supplier 4008 (FCS 4008), was…Silver Endeavour is rare cruise visitor to Oban
Silversea Cruises cruise ship Silver Endeavour was anchored off Craobh Marina, south of Oban, so that her passengers could enjoy a morning visit to Arduaine Garden on 14 May 2023. She was on a 13-day cruise which had started from…