On Saturday, the world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, set sail from Miami on its maiden voyage. The nearly 1,200-foot-long and 250,800 gross-ton behemoth can accommodate close to 8,000 passengers across 20 decks. The ship is … Continue reading
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Ecoclipper has announced that with the maiden voyage of the recently refitted De Tukke, their emission-free short-sea Western European liner service has begun. From their press release: De Tukker, the first ship operated by the sail cargo company Ecoclipper, has … Continue reading
Wonderful footage from National Geographic of the HMS Bounty’s maiden voyage in 1960 by photographer Luis Marden. … Continue reading
The Vale Brasil is the world’s largest dry bulk carrier with a deadweight of over 400,000 tons. The Singapore flag ship is currently on her maiden voyage with a cargo of 391,000 tons of iron ore. This is enough iron ore … Continue reading
Stena competes with air travel by providing comfort and convenience on the first of two new “super ferries,” the Stena Hollandica And no worries of volcanic ash. Superferry Makes Maiden Voyage … Continue reading