ROYAL EXPRESS IV

  • General
    • Vessel Name : ROYAL EXPRESS IV 0
    • Operator : A B K ENTERPRISES, INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 329 0
    • Vessel Type : 13 0
    • Construction : C 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 3165 0
  • Location
    • City : PORT RICHEY 0
    • STATE : FL 0
  • Capacity
    • Full Load Capacity : 80 232
    • Passenger Capacity : 300 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 80.3 257
    • Regular Breadth : 25.8 257
    • Overall Length : 80.3 257
    • Overall Breadt : 25.8 257
    • Load draft : 9.1 257
    • Light Draft : 9.1 257
  • Other
    • Year : 2003 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1148289 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 III

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

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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

OPINION: Hold the Bricks, Start the Discussion on the Future of Domestic Shipbuilding

OPINION: Hold the Bricks, Start the Discussion on the Future of Domestic Shipbuilding

With your first steps as a cadet onto the Maritime Academy campus, your first union dues payment or first line thrown ashore from the tug, you are lectured on the importance of the “Jones Act”. A constant reminder throughout a US Seafarer’s career of commitment, loyalty and support for the legislation.

Italy’s Saipem and Norway’s Subsea7 Merger to Create Energy Services Giant

Italy’s Saipem and Norway’s Subsea7 Merger to Create Energy Services Giant

Energy services firms Saipem and Subsea7 have reached an agreement on the key terms for possible merger of the two companies under one unit to be named Saipem7, whose combined backlog would be over $45 billion.Saipem and Subsea7 shareholders will own 50% each of the share capital of the combined company, whose revenue is expected to be around $20.

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.

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.

Boskalis to Acquire Remaining Shares in Smit Lamnalco

Boskalis to Acquire Remaining Shares in Smit Lamnalco

Royal Boskalis B.V. on Monday announced it has reached a deal to take full ownership of marine services and towage provider Smit Lamnalco, after another deal for the company to be acquired by Spain’s Boluda Group fell through.Dutch dredging contractor and marine services firm Boskalis, which has held a 50% stake in Smit Lamnalco alongside joint owner Saudi Arabia's the Rezayat Group since 1964

Houthis Claim Attack on Four Ships at Israel's Haifa Port

Houthis Claim Attack on Four Ships at Israel's Haifa Port

Yemen's Houthis said early on Sunday that they had conducted a joint military operation with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq militant group, targeting four ships at Israel's northern Haifa port.The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said in a televised statement that the two groups launched a drone attack on two cement tankers and two cargo ships at the Haifa port on Saturday.