Editorial #102: Future-Proof
Among the timely topics we cover in this issue are shipbuilding and the industry buildup in the Asia-Pacific region. Demonstrating the industry’s confidence in its
Executive Profile: ‘Huge Expectations’
The specs for the new Virgin Cruises ships have been completed in general terms, according to Stuart Hawkins, senior vice president marine. “We know the
China: New Growth Engine
“Most of my focus has been on developing the contractual agreements for our potential joint ventures in China related to shipbuilding, port development and launching
China: Costa Four Ships for 2016
The first international brand to enter the cruise market in China, Costa Crociere can be thought of as a market leader since starting operations in
Shipbuilding: Meyer Turku: Value Driven
Meyer Turku had six cruise ships and one fast ferry on its orderbook at press time, plus an option for another fast ferry, which CEO
New Ships: Ships For the Future
“What we are looking at here are ships of the future, for the next 40 years or so,” said Tom Strang, senior vice president of
Genting World Opens New Era for Star
Two new ships being built for Star Cruises in Germany will have 3,370 lower berths and be 151,300 tons each, scheduled for delivery in October
Crystal: A Massive Expansion Plan
With new owners aboard, Crystal Cruises is pushing a massive product expansion to the tune of three new ships, a Boeing 787 for land tours,