Editor's letter

Welcome to the latest issue of Ship Technology Global magazine

In our final issue of this year, we take a focused look at the cruise sector. Nearly two decades after she first set sail, Celebrity Solstice is leading a $250m revamp of Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice fleet. In this issue, we look into the specifics of the modernisation programme. We also find out how the growth of expedition tourism in the Arctic region requires careful consideration in one of the world’s most fragile environments. 

Elsewhere, we look at how Copenhagen Port's new onshore power facility is cutting emissions from the cruise industry, and how a vast solar array at the Royal Port of Barrow in Scotland is helping deliver green energy to the local area.

As well as all of this, we learn about how AR and VR technologies are being adopted to improve maritime training, the rise of cyber threats targeting maritime operations, the latest developments in maritime autonomous surface ships, and much more.

For all this and the latest maritime industry news, comment, and analysis from GlobalData, read on. And don't forget to stay up to date with everything at @ShipTechMag.

Peter Nilson, editor