Latest Watercraft Stories
"Cruise Critic" Editor in Chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown, Serves as "Madrina" as Ship Meets Ocean for First Time SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Princess reached a significant construction milestone today when the Princess Cruises vessel was "floated out" at its building dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. A traditional ceremony marked the occasion as the ship met the ocean for the first time. (Photo:...
Forms partnership with WHOI to accelerate technology development, ocean research and discovery WOODS HOLE, Mass., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Explorer and filmmaker James Cameron and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have formed a partnership to stimulate advances in ocean science and technology and build on the historic breakthroughs of the 2012 Cameron-?led DEEPSEA CHALLENGE expedition exploring deep-ocean trenches. The announcement comes on the one-year...
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a $25.7 million contract to produce eight MK46 30mm Naval Weapon Systems for the U.S. Navy for use on San Antonio-class (LPD-17) ships and the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class. The MK46 30mm Naval Weapon System is an all-weather, day/night, fully stabilized weapon system. Its lightweight, modular and compact size makes it an ideal...
MobiJunk project is part of a government program to promote enterprise productivity through digital technologies VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The next evolution of junk removal has arrived for the world's largest junk removal company. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has unveiled its new mobile application prototype to franchise partners attending the company's annual conference in Vancouver. MobiJunk is the result of several months of hard work by software developer,...
Though Progress Has Been Made, Historic SS United States Could Face Destruction Without Political Will, Public Support and Private Investment PHILADELPHIA, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Her faded red, white and blue funnels are the last of their kind in the world, but they may soon disappear forever unless emergency funding for her upkeep can be raised in the coming weeks. The SS United States received a temporary stay of execution two years ago when she was purchased...
More verandah staterooms in Gulf of Alaska create more opportunities for scenic cruising SEATTLE, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 2014 Alaska cruise season, Holland America Line will feature seven ships sailing exciting seven- or 14-day itineraries that stretch from the Inside Passage up to Glacier Bay and beyond. The line is shifting the 1,916-guest ms Oosterdam to the Glacier Discovery itinerary -- between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Seward, Alaska -- alongside the...
Modern luxury line presents "Sin City Comedy" MIAMI, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- An edgy outgrowth of modern luxury line Celebrity Cruises' commitment to offer what consumers want in innovative, late-night entertainment is the debut of "Sin City Comedy." Designed to be funny and a little bit sexy, Sin City Comedy combines comedians with tasteful burlesque acts. The new, late-night show is offered on Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette, and will rotate to Celebrity...
Inaugural launch part of $120 million fleet investment program by Vantage Deluxe World Travel BOSTON, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Deluxe World Travel, a world renowned tour operator celebrating 30 years of success in 2013, christened the ms River Splendor today in Antwerp as the newest addition to its growing European river cruising fleet. Miss Belgium Noemie Happart led the official naming ceremony as the ship's godmother alongside Vantage COO Kevin Wallace; Roger Spoor,...
Discover Polynesian history through ancient marae sites, dance, and tikis SEATTLE, March 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises announces 2014 Dreams of Tahiti voyages open for sale. Wind Spirit, the line's newly renovated 148-passenger sailing yacht, will sail seven-day voyages from the capital city of Papeete, Tahiti, beginning May 2, 2014, with stops through the Society Islands of Moorea, Tahaa, Raiatea, Huahine, and Bora Bora. Dreams of Tahiti will sail through to...
ZUG, Switzerland, March 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) today announced that David W. Williams, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Howard Weil 41(st )Annual Energy Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. Presentations from this conference are not being webcast; however, a copy of Noble's presentation materials will be available on or prior to the presentation in the...
