
South Korean HD Hyundai has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the Korean Register (KR) and the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) for its autonomous navigation and remote-control technologies.

Swiss cruise line Viking has taken delivery of Viking Vela, the first of a series of eco-friendly vessels being built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, following a ceremony held at the latter’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. As informed, Viking Vela is classified as a small ship—much like all other Vi