Ships Monthly Magazine Jun-23 Vorige editie

The June 2023 issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and outstanding articles and features.

NEWS
Waterfront – Le Commandant Charcot visits Solent, Holland America’s 150 years, DFDS converts to battery power, and Stolt adds tankers..
Ferry – Irish Ferries bring back Oscar Wilde, former European Seaway moves again, and new catamaran for the Thames
Ferry Extra – Solent ferry services in the spotlight, with the focus on Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel.
Cruise – Cruise ships taking on shore power, funnel fitted to Cunard’s new Queen Anne, and P&O Cruises’ new ship Arvia named.
Naval – Progress for joint frigate project, Turkish Navy gets a new flagship, and the future USS Cleveland is launched sideways.
Cargo – VLCC design with a membrane LNG tank, CMA CGM boosts fleet with a big order, and Ellerman opens up a new service.
News Feature – Remembering American Export-Isbrandtsen Lines, which was founded 79 years ago.

FEATURES
Cruise focus: Wonder of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International’s new flagship, Wonder of the Seas, will operate from Port Canaveral, on the east coast of central Florida, for year-round cruises to the Caribbean; we look at what she has to offer.
“I name this ship” – The cruise ships, liners, warships and other vessels named by the late Queen Elizabeth II during her reign.
Baja-bound – On board two of the ferries working the long crossings of the Sea of Cortez, which are operated by Baja Ferries.
Across the Minch – A look back at 50 years of ferry services from Ullapool across the North Minch to Stornoway, a key part of Cal Mac’s Scottish west coast network.
Battle of North Cape – Revisiting the last action fought between capital ships in European Waters, the Battle of North Cape, which took place in December 1943.
Captain Danny Lynch – Tribute to Captain Danny Lyncha respected tug master from Newport