Aussie ports must remove bottlenecks to stay ship-shape

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Bottlenecks at major Australian ports must be streamlined if the full potential of the cruise industry is to be realised, said Carnival CEO.
Citing the latest report by Access Economics, Ann Sherry warned that governments must step up to the challenge of updating major ports, otherwise opportunities will pass.
“If action isn’t taken [...]

Cruise ships hull develops crack!

The Greek cruise ship Aquamarine (Louis Cruises) carrying more than 1,200 passengers and crew was ordered to make an emergency stop on the Aegean island of Milos after discovering a large crack in its hull, Greece’s Merchant Marine Ministry said.
The crack, which is above sea level, was discovered after the ship left the island of [...]