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May 7, 2026
Fincantieri launches bow section of LNG-powered Explora V at Palermo yard Fifth ship in Explora Journeys’ six-vessel series is scheduled to enter service in 2027. |
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April 29, 2026
Meyer Turku secures Icon 6 and 7 cruise ship orders from Royal Caribbean Finnish shipyard to deliver two additional Icon Class vessels under framework agreement extending to 2036. |
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April 17, 2026
Fincantieri secures order for three LNG-fuelled cruise ships from Princess Cruises Italian shipbuilder to construct vessels at Monfalcone yard, with deliveries scheduled through 2039. |
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April 16, 2026
Port of Barcelona advances shore power rollout for cruise terminals Installation of OPS systems begins at MSC and Royal Caribbean terminals as port reorganises infrastructure. |
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April 15, 2026
LNG remains the most deployable decarbonisation option for cruise shipping, Lloyd’s Register report finds Classification society’s latest research examines the fuel’s role in the sector’s energy transition and pathway to net zero. |
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April 13, 2026
MOL Techno-Trade completes Japan’s first truck-to-ship LNG bunkering for foreign cruise vessel Ritz-Carlton cruise ship Luminara refuelled at Nagasaki Port using truck-to-ship method on 3 April. |
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April 8, 2026
Fincantieri lays keel for hydrogen-powered cruise ship Viking Astrea Second hydrogen-fuelled vessel in Viking series scheduled for delivery in 2027 from Ancona yard. |
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February 13, 2026
Meyer Turku completes net-zero cruise ship concept with 90% emissions cut Finnish shipbuilder’s AVATAR project vessel design exceeds IMO targets using technologies expected by 2030. |
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February 9, 2026
Lloyd’s Register grants approval in principle to GTT’s CUBIQ LNG fuel tank design Classification society approves CUBIQ system designed to expand membrane-type LNG fuel tanks into commercial shipping. |
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January 30, 2026
Wing sails could cut fuel use by 9% on expedition cruise vessels, study finds Wallenius Marine and Salén Ship Management examine wind propulsion potential beyond cargo shipping. |
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January 30, 2026
Barcelona reports 3% rise in LNG bunkering volumes for 2025 Port says it needs additional suppliers and barges so that bunkering volumes continue to increase. |
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January 14, 2026
Ports face 2030 deadline for shore power as only 20% of EU connections installed TT Club warns European ports lag behind on onshore power supply infrastructure ahead of mandatory 2030 regulations. |
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January 2, 2026
Bureau Veritas and CMHI sign agreements to advance green and smart shipping solutions Classification society and Chinese shipbuilder strengthen partnership with cybersecurity and alternative fuel certifications. |
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December 16, 2025
Lloyd's Register completes Europe's first major LNG cruise ship dry docks with Carnival Iona and Mardi Gras projects required 18 months of planning and in-service passenger inspections. |
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December 4, 2025
Norwegian Viva receives waste-based biofuel in Piraeus through World Fuel-EKO collaboration World Fuel Services coordinates delivery as Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings extends biofuel programme. |
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November 27, 2025
Bound4blue establishes China production base for wind propulsion systems Spanish wind propulsion firm targets Asian shipbuilding market with outsourced manufacturing network. |
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November 24, 2025
Meyer Turku starts first main engine on Legend of the Seas cruise ship Finnish shipbuilder fires up Wärtsilä engine ahead of 2025 Royal Caribbean delivery. |
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November 19, 2025
Port of Oslo introduces fee structure rewarding zero-emission vessels Norwegian port offers quay fee exemptions and discounts for ships using shore power and green technology. |
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November 13, 2025
Columbia Group prioritizes LNG training to build seafarer competence Ship manager says LNG knowledge will form the foundation for working safely with future fuels. |
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October 21, 2025
Vikand air purification system claims to cut bunker consumption by up to $750k p.a. HVAC optimisation technology is said to reduce emissions while improving onboard air quality. |
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October 16, 2025
Disney takes delivery of LNG-fuelled cruise ship German shipbuilder hands over sixth vessel built for Disney in long-running partnership. |
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September 11, 2025
Denmark's first electric tug named as Svitzer advances decarbonisation goals Svitzer Ingrid said to reduce annual CO₂ emissions by 600-900 tonnes using battery power. |
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September 9, 2025
Construction begins on Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship Vessel is latest addition to Royal Caribbean's fleet of LNG-fuelled cruise ships. |
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September 9, 2025
Bound4blue secures first LPG carrier contract with BWEK for wind propulsion system Spanish wind technology firm to install 24-metre eSAIL on Helena Kosan in 2026. |
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September 1, 2025
Royal Caribbean launches LNG-powered cruise ship at Finnish shipyard Newest vessel, Legend of the Seas, enters water for first time at Meyer Turku facility. |
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August 28, 2025
Burando Energies partners with World Fuel Services and Norwegian Cruise Line to supply biofuel blends Three companies collaborate to deliver 30% biodiesel blends to cruise ships in the Netherlands during 2025. |
