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Queen Anne’s maiden voyage: Blending Cunard’s luxury heritage with Fincatieri’s cutting-edge design
Cunard’s Queen Anne recently embarked on its maiden voyage, drawing on inspiration from the brand’s 184-year history to define a new direction for its future. Elly Earls explores what differentiates this ship from its sister vessels in the fleet from a build, design and technology perspective – and to what extent it marks a new standard in ocean liner vessels.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts revised strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping
Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions.
That’s the spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) post-pandemic comeback is arguably now complete with the Norwegian Spirit back in service following a major refurbishment. Martin Morris speaks to NCL’s Gary Anslow, senior director of sales, UK&I, to fi nd out what this means for the cruise line.
Coming to America
With 300 years in the business of sailing, MSC Cruises’ passion for the sea is unlike no other. As the third-largest cruise brand in the world, the line has set its sights on the US to expand its presence. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Rubén Rodríguez, president of MSC Cruises USA, to find out more.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Charts aPath towards Net Zero Greenhouse GasEmissions with New Short- and Near-TermTargets
Targets GHG Intensity Reduction of 10% by 2026 and 25% by 2030 compared to 2019
Revamps Climate Action Strategy with Focus on Efficiency, Innovation and Collaboration
Voyages of discovery
Richard Branson is an indelible part of modern transportation – and now he’s trying his hand at cruises. And after a Covid-delayed beginning, Virgin Voyages is picking up steam, with two vessels already at sea and two more due to get the Champagne-bottle treatment later this year. Andrea Valentino talks to Tom McAlpin, president and CEO at the operator, to learn about his long career in the industry, how his employer’s ships mingle public-spiritedness with fun – and how Virgin Voyages could merely be at the start of its journey.
High tech on the high seas
The average cruise passenger expects the very latest technology, so cruise lines need to keep up. Technology not only offers more precise navigation and safety but can also make the cabin experience more comfortable. Katie Russell speaks to Peter Whittle, CEO and co-founder of CruiseAppy; Jay Schneider, chief product innovation officer at Royal Caribbean; and Luca Pronzati, chief business innovation officer at MSC Cruises to fi nd out how they are adapting cruises for a smarter experience.
Break the ice on sustainability
In efforts to shake off its not-so-positive reputation for environmentalism, the global cruise industry is taking meaningful action to combat climate change. Ponant’s head of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, Wassim Daoud, explains to Andrew Tunnicliffe what the company and wider industry are doing to leave a more positive mark on the world and its wildlife.
Stability brings success
Recently approved by Lloyds Register, NAPA’s new stability management software for passenger vessels, NAPA Stability, will enable ships to share and view stability data with onshore teams in real time, and help vessels balance ongoing concerns for safety and sustainability. Jim Banks speaks to Esa Henttinen, executive vice-president of NAPA Safety Solutions, to understand the solution’s impact.
Sail to the top of the world
From the Baltic to the Bosporus, there are few parts of Europe that have yet to catch the cruise ship bug. Now it’s Iceland’s turn. But how are operators and officials working to ensure that all this new activity protects the remarkable local environment? And are there ways to promote sustainable economic growth even as the tourists pour in? Andrea Valentino talks to Sigurður Jökull Ólafsson at Associated Icelandic Ports and Chris Austin of Explora Journeys to learn more.