Argentine authorities have made a significant breakthrough in organized crime with the largest drug seizure in Port San Lorenzo’s history. Investigations are ongoing after the ship’s cook confessed to involvement in smuggling. Authorities uncovered 469,500 kilos of cocaine, valued at nearly $6 million in Argentina, indicating professional gang involvement.
The new Disney Adventure cruise ship, the largest for Disney, was floated out in Germany. With a gross tonnage of 208,000, it will be Disney’s first ship based year-round in Asia. Featuring the longest rollercoaster at sea, it will have a reduced passenger capacity of 6,700. Disney plans to expand its fleet to 13 ships by 2031.
The Hinnøy, Norway’s largest fully battery-powered ferry, has completed construction in Turkey and is on its way to Norway. With a capacity for 399 passengers and 120 cars, it will operate in the Arctic fjord region, setting new records in size, speed, and charging capabilities. This marks a significant step towards sustainable maritime transportation in Norway.
Bound4blue has successfully installed the world’s largest suction sails on the MV Atlantic Orchard, a juice carrier chartered by Louis Dreyfus Company. The eSAILs® were fitted during the vessel’s survey in Spain, ensuring compliance with FuelEU Maritime regulations and achieving fuel consumption savings of around 10%. This marks bound4blue’s third successful installation this year.
Amasus, a European shipping company, is partnering with Spain’s bound4blue for a second installation of the eSail technology on one of its cargo ships. This installation will feature the largest suction sail system on a general cargo vessel, with a 22-meter unit being retrofitted on a 90-meter cargo ship.
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri have agreed to delay the delivery of the new cruise ship Sun Princess just two weeks before its scheduled maiden voyage. The delay is due to “unforeseen challenges” at Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The 175,500 gross ton ship was part of a two-ship order placed by Carnival Corporation in July 2018.
