Frances Marcellin, Author at Ship Technology https://www.ship-technology.com/author/frances/ The leading site for news and procurement in the shipping industry Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:04:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/11/cropped-ship-favicon-32x32.png Frances Marcellin, Author at Ship Technology https://www.ship-technology.com/author/frances/ 32 32 <![CDATA[Full steam ahead: Asia’s cruise market sets a new course]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/features/full-steam-ahead-asias-cruise-market-sets-a-new-course/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/MSC-bellissima-arrives-to-shanghai-H5.2048_0_1.jpg Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 The cruise industry in Asia is bouncing back as reimagined operations and policy changes bolster growth in the region.

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]]> <![CDATA[Clearing a safer path: AI-powered iceberg detection]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/features/clearing-a-safer-path-ai-powered-iceberg-detection/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/GettyImages-530726005-H5.2048_0_1.jpg Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:48:13 +0000 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/clearing-a-safer-path-ai-powered-iceberg-detection/ A new AI-driven approach from Lancaster University could detect icebergs and floating ice with a 94% success rate.

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]]> <![CDATA[Swan Hellenic christens SH Diana: CEO shares “nightmare” ]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/features/swan-hellenic-christens-sh-diana-ceo-shares-nightmare/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/Swan-Hellenic-SH-Diana.jpg Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:35:47 +0000 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/swan-hellenic-christens-sh-diana-ceo-shares-nightmare/ The pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine have caused chaos for Swan Hellenic’s operations. How is the expedition cruise operator coping?

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]]> <![CDATA[Wave of change: MSC Euribia signals a new era of sustainable ships]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/features/wave-of-change-msc-euribia-signals-a-new-era-in-sustainable-ships/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/06/Euribia-main.jpg Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:37:46 +0000 https://www.ship-technology.com/features/wave-of-change-msc-euribia-signals-a-new-era-in-sustainable-ships/ The MSC Euribia features a host of new features, including its LNG power, with the environmental impact of the ship the main focus

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]]> <![CDATA[Disney Wish cruises towards net-zero through fuel efficiency and emission control ]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/interviews/disney-wish-cruises-towards-net-zero-through-fuel-efficiency-and-emission-control/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/05/Disney-Wish-Aerial-Horizontal-1-copy.jpg Thu, 18 May 2023 11:36:43 +0000 https://www.ship-technology.com/interviews/disney-wish-cruises-towards-net-zero-through-fuel-efficiency-and-emission-control/ The Walt Disney Company is aiming for net-zero by 2030, and the newest cruise ship Disney Wish features a host of environmental solutions

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]]> <![CDATA[From napkin to shipyard: meet Icon of the Seas]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/features/from-napkin-to-shipyard-meet-icon-of-the-seas/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/02/iconhero.jpg Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:59:56 +0000 Icon of the Seas, is the largest crusie ship in the world, features the largest structure of glass and steel ever lifted onto a cruise ship

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]]> <![CDATA[Luxury cruises in a cost of living crisis: in conversation with Panache Cruises]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/interviews/luxury-cruises-in-a-cost-of-living-crisis-in-conversation-with-panache-cruises/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/02/shutterstock_785277265.jpg Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:09:26 +0000 James Cole, founder and managing director of Panache Cruises, talks about how recent global events are impacting luxury cruises

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]]> <![CDATA[Cruising into the new year: top trends to look forward to in 2023]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/features/cruising-into-the-new-year-top-trends-to-look-forward-to-in-2023/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/01/cruise23.jpg Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Industry experts give their insight into the key themes we can expect in 2023 as the cruise sector continues its post-pandemic rebound.

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]]> <![CDATA[Explora Journeys looking for “discerning travellers”]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/interviews/explora-journeys-looking-for-discerning-travellers/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/12/Explora3.jpg Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Explora Journeys CEO Michael Ungerer talks about the operator’s new luxury offerings, and why the company is more than a cruise line.

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]]> <![CDATA[MSC World Europa brings myriad firsts]]> https://www.ship-technology.com/features/msc-world-europa-brings-a-myriad-of-firsts/ https://www.ship-technology.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/12/MSC21006426_H5.jpg Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000 The launch of MSC Cruises’ new vessel MSC World Europa showcases a range of firsts for the cruise operator

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