The spotlight is once again on the passenger vessel industry. In particular, we take a closer look at some of the vessels within this steadily growing industry that recently entered service with various operators around the world.
The different sub-sectors of the industry are also represented. This week, we feature a fast catamaran that sails between Indonesia and Malaysia, three large cruise ships for owners in the US and Europe, a Japanese inter-island ferry, and two sightseeing boats that will serve Chinese inland and coastal routes.
With the many interesting developments in the global passenger vessel industry now and in the future, readers are assured that Baird Maritime is regularly updated with news and features covering this ever important industry.
– "The novel propulsion system will be demonstrated on 12-seat and 80-seat hovercraft."
– "The creek itself possesses historical and cultural significance, having been used as a major trade route for silk and ceramics during the Tang Dynasty."
– "I was in a bit of shock as I had never experienced such a team of people to make a decision about such a small project (by navy standards)."
– by Bill Wright, director of Australian shipbuilder Norman R. Wright and Sons
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