Queen Mary reopening pushed back at Long Beach
City pushes back Queen Mary reopening, but plans in place to have some public access by year’s end After being shut down during the pandemic, parts of the Queen Mary could reopen to the public by the end of the…First Astor cruise ship scrapped after 40-year career
Although sold for conversion into a yacht in 2019, Saga Pearl II remained laid up near Piraeus, with little evidence of any work being carried out. Now, she is heading for Aliaga, following her younger sister, albeit two years later.…TotalEnergies Expands global LNG Bunkering Network Following Naming of LNG Bunker Vessel Brassavola
On 4 October 2022 TotalEnergies Marine Fuels moved closer to commencing its LNG bunkering services in Singapore, following the naming ceremony of the LNG bunker vessel Brassavola held at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore. Measuring 116.5m by 22m…GALLERY: The Irish Sea ferry scene
The busy Irish Sea ferry scene was captured by David Fairclough during August and September. A variety of freight and passenger vessels cross the Sea, from Heysham, Liverpool and Birkenhead, heading to Dublin, Belfast and Warrenpoint. The 2007-built Seatruck Panorama…Ferry costs for Caledonian MacBrayne triple in ten years
Repairs to keep the Caledonian-MacBrayne fleet of more than 30 vessels in operation has tripled through the past decade from £9.5million in 2011 to £28.6million during 2021 and with a total of over £200 million spent since 2007. The news…GALLERY: Shipping in Rotterdam
Rotterdam, with its associated quays, docks and harbours, is probably the busiest port in the world. This selection of photos by Netherlands-based J.M. Kakebeeke shows some of the many ships calling at the major European port a few years ago.…COTECMAR and Damen sign contract for co-development of frigate
On 27 September 2022 COTECMAR and Damen signed a contract for the co-development of the Contractual Design for the next generation of frigates for the Colombian Navy. The signing ceremony took place on board of the ARC Almirante Padilla in…Ships Monthly October 2022 issue now out
The October issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and features, including many outstanding articles and features. Get your copy here: shop.kelsey.co.uk/ships-monthly-magazine NEWS WATERFRONT – Felixstowe workers go on strike, drought affects…Viking Line best in the industry in both customer satisfaction and sustainability
Of all passenger transport operators in Finland, Viking Line has the most satisfied and most loyal customers, according to EPSI Rating’s survey. As travel recovers at a good pace, customers have high expectations for both service and sustainability. EPSI Rating’s…CBO Group and Wärtsilä sign decarbonisation service agreement
On 29 September 2022 the technology group Wärtsilä and Rio de Janeiro-based Companhia Brasileira de Offshore (CBO) announced the signing of an agreement for Decarbonisation Modelling. The objective is to support and accelerate CBO´s journey towards decarbonised operations for its…Ulstein develops foundation installation vessel
The significant shortage of foundation installation vessels as projected by market analysts and brokers calls for immediate action. To provide for tomorrow’s needs in offshore wind, and building on decades of a proven track record in heavy lift vessel design,…GALLERY: Shipping in the Caribbean
Shipping in the Caribbean is a mix of old and new, as many old British, German, and Dutch coasters and ferries made their way to the Islands at the end of their working lives. While these vessels are still in…Passengers Cruising Back into North Wales thanks to Holyhead Port
Stena Line Ports says over 55,000 cruise passengers will visit North Wales this year and the reopening of their deep-water berth will bring the potential for many more in 2023 Eagle-eyed ship-spotters in Wales are used to seeing ferries coming…Furetank orders vessel 14 and 15 in the climate friendly Vinga series
Furetank has signed a contract for two more dual-fuel tankers. This means that six sister ships have been ordered this year alone, in the globally top-performing Vinga series which has now reached 15 vessels altogether. The 17,999 dwt tankers are…Stena Line celebrates its 60th anniversary
Stena Line celebrated its 60th anniversary on 28 September. Stena transports six million passengers and several million tonnes of freight units per year on 38 ships, operating 18 routes across a European wide network spanning from the west of Ireland…GALLERY: Greek hydrofoils
Hydrofoil operations around the world are unusual, but John Pagni photographed some of these vessels operating in Greek waters. Hellenic Seaways’ Flying Dolphin 19 speeding back to Piraeus following a Saronic Gulf round trip calling at Aegina, Poros, Ermioni, Porto Heli,…