The largest fast passenger ferry order for a UK shipyard in over 25 years has been confirmed by MBNA Thames Clippers. Two 170 capacity passenger boats will be built at the Wight Shipyard on the Isle of Wight and will join London's growing river transport network in summer 2017. Representing an … [Read more...]
Viking Ocean Cruises christens 2nd ship in London
Less than one year ago, Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) launched its first ship,Viking Star, and marked the arrival of the travel industry’s first entirely new cruise line in a decade. Today (5 May) in London the company officially welcomed its second ship, Viking Sea, to its … [Read more...]
Australian shipyard to build Sydney’s new ferries
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance has today announced Sydney’s six new ferries will be Australian-made, with the first to be on the Harbour by the end of next year. Incat Tasmania Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the ferries which will carry up to 400 customers … [Read more...]