Welcome to the latest issue of Ship Technology Global magazine
In our final issue of this year, we take a focused look at the cruise sector. Nearly two decades after she first set sail, Celebrity Solstice is leading a $250m revamp of Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice fleet. In this issue, we look into the specifics of the modernisation programme. We also find out how the growth of expedition tourism in the Arctic region requires careful consideration in one of the world’s most fragile environments.
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Elsewhere, we look at how Copenhagen Port’s new onshore power facility is cutting emissions from the cruise industry, and how a vast solar array at the Royal Port of Barrow in Scotland is helping deliver green energy to the local area.
As well as all of this, we learn about how AR and VR technologies are being adopted to improve maritime training, the rise of cyber threats targeting maritime operations, the latest developments in maritime autonomous surface ships, and much more.
For all this and the latest maritime industry news, comment, and analysis from GlobalData, read on. And don’t forget to stay up to date with everything at @ShipTechMag.
Peter Nilson, editor
In this issue
G Adventures charts a return to the Arctic as expedition tourism rises
G Adventures is re-entering the Arctic in 2026 with a renovated ship. Frances Marcellin investigates how the company’s return fits into wider industry efforts to protect one of the world’s most fragile environments.
Celebrity Cruises bets on nostalgia and renewal with Solstice fleet overhaul
Nearly two decades after she first set sail, Celebrity Solstice is leading a $250m revamp of Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice fleet under a programme called Redesign Reignite and Renew. Frances Marcellin finds out more.
How Copenhagen Port is cutting cruise emissions with Europe’s largest onshore power facility
The new €33m facility at Copenhagen Malmö Port will supply shore power to 300 cruise ships annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 17,000 tonnes, marking a key step towards meeting EU maritime decarbonisation targets. Frances Marcellin investigate.
Barrow’s floating solar project: powering defence and green growth
A project at Cavendish Dock could become the largest floating solar scheme in Britain, supplying clean energy to households and supporting the town’s growing defence sector, Frances Marcellin finds out more.
Training goggles: using AR and VR simulations
Keri Allan finds out how AR and VR technology are improving training practices for maritime professionals.
Overcoming cybersecurity challenges in maritime operations
Keri Allan investigates the rise of cyber threats targeting maritime operations and the strategies being used to enhance cybersecurity resilience.
MASS: balancing innovation with safety and security
Keri Allan explores the development of maritime autonomous surface ships, and the safety protocols, regulatory challenges and potential impact on maritime security surrounding them.
Cruise operators take retrofits on-voyage
Angelo Soraci, projects director at Bluestone Group, explains how cruise operators are adapting retrofit strategies and lessons learned from on-voyage execution.
Harnessing the power of computational fluid dynamics to address a significant threat to our oceans
Jukka Suvanto, senior sales manager at Elomatic, highlights the development of a novel means of mitigating the impact of underwater radiated noise from ships.
Next issue preview
In our next issue, we look into the latest developments for seafarers. Be it through improving safety with new wearables or helping operations through crew hiring and rostering software, technology is modernising crew management.
We’ll also consider how the renewed interest in wind-assisted propulsion is just one example of the maritime industry trying to shift away from carbon-based propulsion, exploring all options.
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