Costa Smeralda completes first LNG bunkering in Marseille, France

Last week the Port of Marseille Fos, Shell and Carnival carried out the first “ship-to-ship” LNG…

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Meyer Turku and Costa Cruises celebrate the start of Costa Toscana’s hull assembly

Construction work on the Costa Toscana, the second Costa Cruises ship to be fueled by liquefied…

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Carnival Mardi Gras floated out at Meyer Turku shipyard

The float-out of the next flag-ship of Carnival Cruise line ‘Mardi Gras’ was celebrated at Meyer…

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MSC Cruises looks at LNG and wind power for future expansion

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have signed firm contracts for construction of a third and…

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Costa Toscana’s inaugural voyage

A few weeks after the launch of Costa Smeralda, Italian cruise line Costa Cruises has announced…

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A taste of Italy on board Costa Smeralda

With a name that honors the spectacular Emerald Coast of Sardinia, Costa Smeralda reflects the best…

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Costa Smeralda: first LNG refueling in Barcelona

After leaving the Turku shipyard on December 6, Costa Cruises’ new flagship has made its first…

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Costa Cruises takes delivery of Costa Smeralda, its first ship powered by LNG

Costa Cruises has taken delivery of Costa Smeralda. As the brand’s new flagship, Costa Smeralda becomes…

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Costa Smeralda completes sea trials with success

Costa Smeralda has successfully completed her sea trials using liquefied natural gas. The use of LNG…

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Costa Smeralda: first cruise from Savona on December 21, 2019

Costa Cruises has been notified by the Finnish Meyer shipyard in Turku of a further delay…

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MSC Cruises voted ‘Greenest Shipowner of the Year’

The global maritime industry has recognised MSC Cruises’ long-standing sustainability efforts with the 2019 ‘Greenest Shipowner…

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AIDA Cruises lays keel for second LNG-ship AIDAcosma

The first building-block for AIDA Cruises’ second LNG-powered cruise ship was put in place at the…

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