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Santos Port Authority (SPA) is offering reduced operational fees for cruise ships visiting the Port of Santos in Brazil, according to a press release.As part of a new set of regulations introduced in October, discounted fees  will be provided to cruise lines based on the volume of passengers traveling to the port onboard their ships.The reduction in fees ranges from ten to 60 percent, with the maximum benefit offered to operators bringing more than 680,000 passengers.SPA is also providing discounts for various types of vessels that achieve a certain rating on a local index of sustainability and efficiency.“This[...]

Wartsila has announced the NextDF feature for its 25 DF dual fuel engine, promising that when operating on LNG, the NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than 2 percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide load range. Also, the company said that nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are lower than on the standard 25DF engine which already has emission levels below IMO Tier III.The Finnish technology group stated further that LNG is considered an important transition marine fuel, bridging the gap between conventional diesel fuels and future carbon-neutral[...]

Rouen Tourisme hosted a dual familiarization trip on October 24, 2024, to promote Rouen as a key port in the river and ocean cruise markets, according to a press release. The event introduced travel agents from the UK and Ireland, an Ambassador Cruise Lines representative and local tourism experts to Rouen’s attractions and its strategic... Source link

Carnival Corporation is breeding innovation through connectivity, according to Javonte Anyabwele, vice president of global strategic sourcing.Speaking at an industry event in St. Kitts, he said that the investment in this area is a reflection of changes in guests’ behavior.Passengers across different generations are looking for connectivity, Anyabwele said, mentioning Baby Boomers, Gen X and Millennials.“Cruise is changing. It used to be something for an older demographic, and the way people cruised was about disconnecting, recharging through disconnection,” he explained.“What we are seeing now is that people want to share their experiences more; they want to be more[...]

American Cruise Lines has signed contracts with Chesapeake Shipbuilding for four additional new ships, increasing its total orderbook to ten vessels over the next three years, according to a press release. The newly announced ships, tailored for the U.S. market, will expand American’s fleet to a total of 21 ships by next year. The first... Source link