Arrival of OASIA

The former 1973-built VISTAFJORD/CARONIA/SAGA RUBY has arrived at Penang prior to commencing a new life as a stationary hotel at Yangon. Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here THE SANDS OF ALANG: A new DVD about shipbreaking in Alang, India…

Tihany To Helm Design Of Seabourn Newbuild

Seabourn selects innovative Adam Tihany to raise the design ante on its upcoming newbuild. Seabourn Cruises Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here THE SANDS OF ALANG: A new DVD about shipbreaking in Alang, India Seattle-based luxury cruise operator Seabourn…

HMCS PROTECTEUR Towed To Pearl Harbor

HMCS PROTECTEUR was towed into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii today, following an engine room fire which broke out on February 27, causing the ship to lose power 340 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii. The ship was returning from operations with the U.S. Navy in the mid-Pacific and carrying…

M.S. LOFOTEN, Norwegian Coastal Liner Celebrates 50 Years of Service

M.S. LOFOTEN Norwegian Coastal Liner Celebrates 50 Years of Service  By Shawn J. Dake Hurtigruten is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their oldest ship, the m.s. LOFOTEN.  The ship made its maiden voyage from Bergen, up the Norwegian coast on March 5, 1964 and has…

California Coastal QUEST With Azamara, Part Two

Peter Knego journeys with Azamara Club Cruises’ AZAMARA QUEST on an eight night cruise up the California coast from Los Angeles, beginning with calls at Santa Barbara and Monterey. Azamara Club Cruises Keep up to date with Peter Knego on Twitter by clicking here THE…