Investigation leader: Ship control could possibly have saved lives
An investigation leader stated that if the Maritime Authority had inspected the ship 'Scandinavian Star' before the catastrophic fire in 1990, the poor safety conditions would likely have been identified and addressed, potentially saving lives.
Attica Group: Fleet Renewal Accelerates – New Ships in the Saronic and Adriatic
Attica Group is accelerating its fleet renewal program by selling six older vessels and acquiring three newer ones to enhance passenger experience and reduce environmental impact.
Cruise Company Full Ban: This Device is Forbidden on Cruises Except in Cabins
MSC Cruises has implemented a ban on devices capable of secretly recording audio or video on its ships, restricting their use to passenger cabins only.
Ships Stuck: How the War in Iran Threatens Supply Chains
About 170 container ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the war in Iran, impacting global supply chains and passenger travel.
Ships are stranded: How the war in Iran threatens supply chains
The ongoing conflict in Iran has left approximately 170 container ships stranded in the Persian Gulf, disrupting global supply chains with significant implications for cargo and passenger transport.
Amsterdam declares war on cruise ships: "They are a plague of locusts"
Amsterdam is set to ban cruise ships docking at its central passenger terminal by 2035 as part of a strategy to combat mass tourism and reduce CO2 emissions.
Theodoratos: Greek coastal shipping is at a critical transition point
Dionysis Theodoratos, president of the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships, highlights the urgent need for a national strategy on green transition and modernization in the coastal shipping sector.
There is no risk of disruption to passenger ferry traffic in the Gulf of Finland
Passenger ferry traffic between Estonia and Finland can continue safely under current water levels and ice conditions, though the transport authority will impose ice class requirements on cargo ships in coastal ports to prevent them from becoming trapped due to growing ice.
Record orders by shipowners - 74 new ships for 65 billion euros
The cruise ship industry is undergoing significant expansion with 74 new cruise ships ordered globally, valued at over 65 billion euros and set to enter service by 2036, increasing passenger capacity by 205,000.
Passenger distress at ports: Ships stuck in Piraeus without an official sailing ban
Despite no official sailing ban, ferry companies canceled trips due to winds, leaving passengers stranded at the ports.