HM The Queen to name Britannia
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Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will name the new P&O Cruises vessel Britannia at Ocean Terminal, on Tuesday March 10, 2015, P&O Cruises said in a statement.
The biggest ship designed exclusively for Britain, Britannia is P&O Cruises latest "modern classic", heralding a new era of holiday choice.
"We are honoured and proud that Her Majesty will name Britannia almost 20 years after she named the P&O Cruises ship Oriana.
"Britannia, a ship for the nation, will be the embodiment of contemporary Britain, and with her Union Jack livery she will fly the flag for Britain across the Globe,”said Carnival UK chairman, David Dingle
MSC Cruises unveils Vista and Seaside class details, additional order plans
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MSC Cruises, the world’s fourth largest cruise shipping group in terms of capacity, has unveiled details about its Vista and Sunshine class newbuildings plus plans to order more of these ships.
Two 167,600 gross ton Vista class vessels are on order at STX France for delivery in 2017 and 2019 respectively. However, the Geneva based company said on a video that it intends to take delivery of two additional 5,700 passenger units, which are due to enter service in 2020 and 2022, respectively.
The Vista class will feature an aqua park with amusement park, double deck indoor promenade lined with bars and restaurants plus an 80 metre led dome, the largest on any ship. A double deck lounge in the aft will be provided for entertainment. There will be family cabins, while suites will feature private Jacuzzis. The Yacht Club will be enhanced compared to existing ships.
The Sunshine class of two 154,500 gross ton ships from Fincantieri in Italy, with deliveries due in 2017 and 2018, would be complemented by a third unit that is scheduled to enter service in 2021.
The 5,300 passenger Sunshine class vessels are designed for warm water cruising and they will feature 43,000 sqm of public areas. A double deck atrium with a glass wall facing the stern will be a feature of these ships, as will panoramic lifts. A waterfront promenade will be featured, while accommodation will comprise family cabins and suites with private Jacuzzi.
Evac Group acquires Deerberg Systems
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Evac Group (Evac), a Finnish leading global provider of environmentally friendly water, waste and wastewater collection and treatment equipment and solutions for the marine, building and offshore industries, says it has acquired Deerberg-Systems GmbH in Germany.
Deerberg, based in Oldenburg, Germany, is the global market leader in marine environmental protection systems for the treatment of dry and wet waste (DW) on board all kinds of vessels. The Deerberg Multi-Purpose-Waste-Management-System MPWMS® is renowned in the marine industry to be the leading solution in this field. With this acquisition Evac is now able to offer a total, flexible multipurpose waste management system from one source.
According to industry estimates, the DW treatment market will continue to grow in the coming years. These estimates are based on strong demand coming from the cruise vessel and ferry segments. The acquisition of Deerberg will elevate Evac to be the leading player for total waste management systems in the cruise ship segment.
Tomi Gardemeister, CEO of Evac Group Oy, says; “The fit with the excellent DW solution lines of Deerberg is perfect. This acquisition will strengthen our role as a solutions provider for the cruise business sector, because the requirements of waste logistics needs and DW treatment are growing within the sector.”
“ This move will further enhance our total waste management solutions offering to our main customers, both in recycling and recovery, as well as in energy efficient thermal treatment,” he said in a statement.
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