All articles by Elliot Gardner

How old is the average cruise passenger?

Understanding the Demographics of Cruise Passengers When many think of cruise holidays, they still envisage being surrounded by rich elderly…
No kids on board: the surge of adult-only cruises

The cruise industry is growing quicker than any other category in the leisure travel market, so it makes sense that…
Life at sea: the longest cruise journeys in the world

The popularity of the ‘grand expedition’ genre of cruise is growing, and with the total number of passengers carried by…
Shipbreaking Platform: fighting to stop boats being broken up on beaches

Most ships have a lifespan of around 25 to 30 years, after which the vessel becomes difficult to run without…
The fight for Doraleh: the legal battle over Djibouti’s port

When the Government of Djibouti signed a 30-year concessions agreement with Dubai-based global port operator DP World back in 1999,…

Lithium-ion batteries: a new safety issue for ships?

There has been a rise in recent years in the number of hybrid and full-electric vessels in the maritime industry.…
Setting international standards for man overboard systems

Since 2000, there have been 309 incidents of passengers or crew going overboard on cruise ships, with an average of…
Market fresh: the challenge of local and responsibly sourcing on-board cruise ships

Nowadays, people want to know where their food is coming from. Retailers and restauranteurs that go the extra mile are…
Ocean Cay: the world’s biggest private cruise resort emerges

Ocean Cay: The World's Biggest Private Cruise Resort Emerges Many of the world’s most popular cruise lines offer passengers exclusive…
Cargotec wins MacGregor equipment order

Cargotec has received a €25m order to deliver MacGregor equipment for 11 container ships being built at South Korea's Sungdong…