Category Archives: Cruise Ships

TITANIC- Some rare pictures including sea trials and near accident post launch…

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Editor

The maiden voyage began on time at noon. An accident was narrowly averted only a few minutes later as Titanic passed the moored liners SS City of New York and Oceanic. Her huge displacement caused both of the smaller ships … Continue reading →

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Piracy has increased recently in the Gulf of Guinea

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Editor

The piracy threat in the Gulf of Guinea has increased in recent time. Newly piracy and armed bandits attacks abroad vessels across the West African coast have been regularly happening. Ships and vessels are advised to take additional security measures … Continue reading →

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Luxury cruise liner involved in collision off Vietnam

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Editor

In deep fog a luxury cruise ship named Silver Shadow hit a container ship in the coast of Vietnam on Friday morning. The container ship got a hole and the passengers got a heavy jerk. Andrew Lock, a passenger of … Continue reading →

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Transas Reveals Its Fuel Efficiency Monitoring System

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Editor

Transas has designed an efficient tool called Wave to monitor and record ship’s fuel consumption. This can fit on every ship because it’s a standalone application. This tool is connected to the navigation sensors, engine data, flow meter and emission … Continue reading →

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Perfect Holidays on Water

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Editor

Along with excellent amusement as well as deluxe facilities and functions, cruise ships nowadays begin to see the trip itself as the primary appeal instead of the going to a desired destination. The good thing is that this kind of … Continue reading →

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DNV: Fuel efficiency guides for ship types

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Editor

The combination of low charter rates and high fuel prices is creating a strong interest in fuel saving measures. DNV has now updated the Fuel Saving Guideline for Bulk Carriers, which was released in April this year, and has issued … Continue reading →

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Piracy; Costs More Than Just a Ransom

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Editor

“At the moment of the attack there were 78 people onboard and 1 million barrels of crude oil. I cannot imagine what could have happened if we did not surrender to the pirates. Human lives endangered and disastrous pollution; they … Continue reading →

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The Netherlands: Hakvoort Shipyard to Present Ocean Going Motoryacht YN 247

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Editor

YN 247 will feature a full-beam master stateroom and owner’s study on the main deck. Eight guests will enjoy first class accommodation in four cabins, with dedicated quarters for the captain and four crew members. YN 247 will feature a … Continue reading →

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The World’s Biggest Ship- 28 minute video

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Editor

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8962310630082930010 ENGINEERING THE IMPOSSIBLE….. FREEDOM SHIP http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8962310630082930010

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The World’s Biggest Ship

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Editor

­­No cruise ship that has ever been built can compare to the enormity of Freedom Ship. Imagine a mile-long stretch of 25-story-tall buildings in New York City; now imagine that floating on the water. If you can picture that, then … Continue reading →

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