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julian turner
Iceland to open its borders to tourists
As of today, 15 June, Iceland will be opening its borders to tourists. Before starting their journey to Iceland, tourists have to fill out a preregistration form and download the C-19 app on their phones.
Construction of the new Balears Wharf will transform the face of the Port of Tarragona
The first phase of this new infrastructure will adjoin the Llevant breakwater and will be 460m long with a four-hectare esplanade.
Cartagena misses you…
We hope you and your families are keeping safe during these uncertain and unprecedented times. We have been prohibited from doing what we like best, cruising.
FarSounder enters Brazilian market
FarSounder is pleased to announce Ulstein Belga Marine headquartered in Centro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as its newest dealer, and its first in Brazil.
Carnival Corporation extends offer to governments and health authorities to consider cruise ships as temporary hospitals
Initiative would utilise converted cruise ships for non-COVID-19 patients to help relieve pressure on land-based hospitals and free up capacity to care for cases of COVID-19.
GE and Nedstack partnership sets sights on zero-emission cruise vessels
GE’s Power Conversion business and Nedstack, a leading fuel cell manufacturer, are collaborating on developing hydrogen fuel cell systems for powering zero-emission cruise vessels.
GTT receives an order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of a new LNG Carrier
GTT has received an order from Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) concerning the tank design of a new 174,000 metres cubed LNG carrier, on behalf of a European ship-owner. The delivery of the ship is planned for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Industry frontrunners to collaborate in making ‘green’ propulsion a reality
Three of the marine sector’s major technology companies, WinGD, Wärtsilä and GTT, have agreed to collaborate in making the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel a truly viable option for ship owners and operators. By combining their expertise and experience, the three companies deliver an effective, streamlined approach for achieving compliance with environmental legislation.
Trimline maintains standards of ultra-luxury Seabourn Sojourn
Marine interior refurbishment specialist Trimline is no stranger to Seabourn Sojourn having maintained the fleet and carried out major refits for the ultra-luxury brand for the past three years.
Top 5 steps to interior refit success
With almost 53 years in business, Trimline’s experience in the marine interior refurbishment market has taught them about the key principles for refit success. They share with us their Top 5 considerations when selecting an interior contractor.