WDT Small Craft Intrusion Barriers(TM) Chosen for Installation at Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach
Wave Dispersion Technologies (WDT)www.whisprwave.com, a global leader in maritime security, announces that the Company's unique, patented floating marine barriers have been contracted for installation at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB), the largest commercial ports in the US.   full text

Silversea Makes It Easier to Stay Connected with New Cell Phone Service
Silversea Cruises has reached another milestone in its continuing enhancement of onboard communications services with the installation of a new, cutting-edge technology that enables guests to use their own cellular phones and wireless PDAs while at sea, just as they do on land.   full text

Sense Holdings Release Biometrics Port Security System for Maritime Freight Shipping and Ocean Cruise Industries
Sense Holdings, Inc. has announced the completion of a market-ready biometrics-based platform technology designed to provide advanced security for the cruise vessel and maritime cargo shipping industries.   full text

Seabourn Taps V.Ships for Marine & Technical Services
Ultra luxury, small-ship specialist Seabourn Cruise Line has contracted the marine services provider V.Ships Leisure to furnish marine and technical management for its three award- winning, all-suite cruise ships: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend.   full text

JMAR to Showcase BioSentry(TM) Water Quality Monitoring Device at Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention 2006
JMAR Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced laser technology, will showcase its BioSentry(TM) water quality monitoring system at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention, March 13-16 in Miami Beach, Florida.   full text

Shipping-container tracking system set to launchzzz
With controversy swirling around management of the nation's shipping ports, System Planning Corp. of Arlington says it is about to ramp up deployment of its system of smart devices to secure cargo in shipping containers.   full text

Londoners Cruising Thames Get Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi service covering an eight-mile stretch of the River Thames in London was inaugurated Thursday as a free introductory period for the service got underway. The Thames Online Service said Wi-Fi will be available on boats cruising the river for about $5 an hour at the conclusion of the free trial period.   full text

SeaMobile(TM) Signs Agreement with Oceania Cruises to Deliver Unmatched Wireless Voice & Data Services to Personal Mobile Devices at Sea
SeaMobile Inc., a leading global provider of advanced at-sea wireless voice and data communications services, announced today it has signed an agreement with Oceania Cruises, the world's largest upscale cruise line, to provide communication solutions for its guests throughout the world.   full text

Carnival Cruise Lines Launches Social Networking Web Application Through New CarnivalConnections.com Site
Avenue A | Razorfish, the largest interactive marketing and technology services firm and an operating unit of aQuantive, Inc., today announced its newest website design and development work for Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's largest cruise operator.   full text

First Wi-Fi Riverboat
Uniworld announced today it will launch a new flagship ship, the 132-passenger River Royale, with 2006 itineraries for its popular river sailings in France. River Royale will be the first river cruise ship to provide Wi-Fi and internet access with email and satellite ship-to-shore calling.   full text

Radisson Seven Seas upgrades & enhances telecommunications options throughout luxury fleet
New choices for guests include faster internet service, wi-fi laptop & worldwide cell phone access. Choice is one of the great luxuries, and Radisson Seven Seas Cruises is ushering in the New Year with an expanded, upgraded roster of high tech options now available for guests throughout its luxury fleet.   full text

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises Introduce Remote Airline, Luggage Check-In Service
First-in-the-Industry Program Lets Guests Avoid Long Lines, Wait Times at Airport. Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises' guests can now complete the dreaded airline and luggage check-in process for their flights home even before they step off the ship.   full text

Polar Star Cruise Ship Installs Iridium E-Mail Servicez
Iridium is providing satellite data links for a cost-effective e-mail solution for passengers and crew of M/V Polar Star, an expedition cruise ship that specializes in excursions from Antarctica to the Arctic.   full text

SeaMobile(TM) Signs Agreement with Silversea Cruises
SeaMobile(TM) Signs Agreement with Silversea Cruises to Deliver Unmatched Wireless Voice & Data Services to Personal Mobile Devices at Sea   full text

SeaMobile To Offer Maritime Broadband
Passengers boarding cruise ships will soon be able to connect their cell phones and wireless PDAs using technology that promises to bring satellite-based broadband communications to cruise lines and maritime industries.   full text

All aboard with Stage Technologies
Stage Technologies won a contract from ship builders Fincantieri for the supply and installation of the complete stage rigging systems for two venues on board the Emerald Princess being built in Monfalcone, Italy.   full text

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