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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
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.
Opulence on the ocean
The ultra-luxury market is on the rise as the cruise industry sees a triumphant return to the seas for eager travellers. While established cruising companies are constantly looking for ways to up their game, luxury-hotel groups are also taking increasing interest in the cruise business. Brooke Theis speaks to Christopher Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises, and Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of the Merchant Ships Division at Fincantieri, to hear more.
Going it alone
As more single adventurers are seeking out and trying new experiences on their own, cruise ships are increasingly looking for ways to entice the solo traveller on board. Mae Losasso speaks to Gary Anslow, head of UK and Ireland business at Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Peter Deer, managing director at Fred Olsen, to find out what they offer the solo cruiser.
Dive into the metaverse
Cruise operators have long found ingenious ways to keep guests occupied, but over recent years few have proved as intoxicating as video games. With the growing power of new technologies like virtual reality, some operators are taking passengers on even more exciting digital adventures. Andrea Valentino talks to Peter Grant at Norwegian, and Melissa Mahaffey of Carnival, to learn more.