ROYAL EXPRESS III

  • General
    • Vessel Name : ROYAL EXPRESS III 0
    • Operator : A B K ENTERPRISES, INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 329 0
    • Vessel Type : 13 0
    • Construction : C 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 3100 0
  • Location
    • City : PORT RICHEY 0
    • STATE : FL 0
  • Capacity
    • Full Load Capacity : 62 232
  • Size
    • Register length : 80.3 257
    • Regular Breadth : 25.8 257
    • Overall Length : 80.3 257
    • Overall Breadt : 25.8 257
    • Load draft : 9 257
    • Light Draft : 9 257
  • Other
    • Year : 2001 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1109154 0

A B K ENTERPRISES, INC.

  • Area of Operation : PORT RICHEY, FL NORTH OF ANCLOTE KEY, 9 MILES OFFSHORE VIA COTEE RIVER 0

ROYAL CASINO I

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

ROYAL EXPRESS II

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

ROYAL EXPRESS IV

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

News

Update on Wan Hai 503 Container Ship Fire

Update on Wan Hai 503 Container Ship Fire

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has been notified by the Indian authorities that 18 crew were safely transferred from lifeboats to an Indian Navy ship, which is en route to New Mangalore Port.Four crew—two from Taiwan, one from Myanmar, and one from Indonesia—remain missing. Search and rescue (SAR) operations are ongoing.

TUI Cruises Launches Fincantieri-Built Dual-Fuel Cruise Ship

TUI Cruises Launches Fincantieri-Built Dual-Fuel Cruise Ship

Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, have launched Mein Shiff Flow, a dual-fuel cruise ship newbuild.A sister ship to Mein Schiff Relax, delivered in February 2025, the new unit is scheduled to enter service in mid-2026.With approximately 160,000 gross tons

Largest Japanese Cruise Ship Completes Its First Marine LNG Bunkering

Largest Japanese Cruise Ship Completes Its First Marine LNG Bunkering

ASUKA III, said to be the largest Japanese-flagged cruise ship, has completed its first marine LNG bunkering by FueLNG Private at Singapore Cruise Centre.The bunkering milestone also marks Shell LNG's first supply to an LNG-powered cruise ship in the region, according to Singapore Cruise Centre.Asuka III is owned by NYK Cruises, a company of the Japanese shipping group NYK.

MSC Baltic III Grounded, Crew Safe

MSC Baltic III Grounded, Crew Safe

Canada’s Marine Communications and Traffic Services received a MAYDAY on Saturday from the MSC Baltic III as it ran aground located approximately 12 nautical miles outside the entrance to Bay of Islands, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.The vessel reported a loss of power, and unable to secure an anchor in the adverse conditions, grounded in Wild Cove west of Lark Harbour.

Al Seer Marine Expands Fleet with Two New Tankers

Al Seer Marine Expands Fleet with Two New Tankers

Abu Dhabi's Al Seer Marine, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has taken delivery of two new Medium Range (MR) tankers, M.T. Saiph and her sister ship from K Shipbuilding Korea.Each vessel is equipped with an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS) and engineered to accommodate alternative fuels such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), ammonia, and methanol.

New Zealand Navy Ship Runs Aground and Sinks

New Zealand Navy Ship Runs Aground and Sinks

A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground and sank off Samoa but all 75 crew and passengers on board were safe, the New Zealand Defence Force said in a statement on Sunday.Manawanui, the navy's specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, ran aground near the southern coast of Upolu on Saturday night as it was conducting a reef survey, Commodore Shane Arndell

Meyer Turku Floats Out Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas

Meyer Turku Floats Out Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas

Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has floated out Star of the Seas, the second Icon-class cruise ship for U.S. cruise giant Royal Caribbean.The float out was celebrated at the Turku, Finland shipyard with an event that included the firing of a ceremonial cannon. The dry dock gates were opened, and the dry dock—measuring 16 meters deep, 80 meters wide and 365 meters long—was filled with water

AUKUS Experiment: Navies Control Ships from 10,000 Miles Away

AUKUS Experiment: Navies Control Ships from 10,000 Miles Away

The navies of Britain, Australia and the U.S. were able to control uncrewed ships in Australia while sitting more than 10,000 miles away in Portugal as part of a series of military experiments, Britain's Royal Navy said on Friday.The AUKUS security pact between the three nations, which aims to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region

Fairbanks Morse Defense to Acquire Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors & Handling Business

Fairbanks Morse Defense to Acquire Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors & Handling Business

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) on Thursday announced it has struck a deal with Rolls-Royce to acquire its naval propulsors and handling business. The acquisition will include a range of propellers and waterjets for naval applications, as well as marine handling systems, which enable the deployment and recovery of manned and unmanned craft, and other cargo, from naval vessels.

Royal Caribbean Orders Up to Three Mega Cruise Ships from Meyer Turku

Royal Caribbean Orders Up to Three Mega Cruise Ships from Meyer Turku

Royal Caribbean Group on Tuesday announced an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for the construction of up to three new Icon Class vessels—the world's largest cruise ships. The deal includes one firm order for scheduled delivery in 2027 plus options for two additional vessels.The U.S.

Cruise Vessel MS Amera Gets a New Lease on Life

Cruise Vessel MS Amera Gets a New Lease on Life

Shipowners in all sectors face the same decision: build new or refurbish older tonnage. In the booming cruise sector the decision is more pressing, particularly as new construction ships can take two to three years to build, perhaps longer today with global shipyard orderbooks packed full.

Norwegian Cruise Line Boosts Profit Forecast Again Amid Soaring Demand

Norwegian Cruise Line Boosts Profit Forecast Again Amid Soaring Demand

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast for a third time this year, riding on sustained demand for luxury voyages and higher ticket prices.With people continuing to splurge on experiences and services over discretionary goods, operators have seen record booking rates for affordable cruise vacations, giving them enough opportunity to increase ticket prices.