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PlanetSolar Catamaran First To Circle Globe Using Solar Energy

The PlanetSolar catamaran became the first vehicle to circumnavigate the globe using solar energy on Friday when it pulled into Monaco after 19 months at sea.

Monday, May 07, 2012 by M. Johanson

China Stakes Claim to Islands with 'Princess Coconut' Voyage

A Chinese cruise ship called the "Scent of Princess Coconut" has completed a trial voyage to the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, state media said on Tuesday.

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Ben Blanchard and Chris Buckley

Son of Bogart and Bacall to Sail on Restored African Queen

The son of actor Humphrey Bogart will follow in his father's wake by taking a ride on the African Queen to help relaunch the newly restored riverboat that co-starred in the classic movie by that name.

Thursday, April 12, 2012 by Jane Sutton

Titanic Anniversary Cruise Sets Sail To Retrace History [PHOTOS]

The Titanic Memorial Cruise departed Southampton on Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the storied ship's first and last journey.

Monday, April 09, 2012 by Mark Johanson

Titanic 100th Anniversary: Cruise Commemorates Original Voyage

A cruise to commemorate the RMS Titanic will set sail on April 8.

Thursday, March 15, 2012 by Carey Vanderborg

Allegra Cruise Ship Accident: Costa Concordia's Sister Won't Reach Land until Thursday

Just one month after Costa Concordia smashed into a reef and capsized, the Italian cruise company, Costa Crociere SpA faces a new emergency with Cruise Line Allegra stranded without power in pirate infested waters.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by IBTimes Staff Reporter

Ferretti's yachts find fitting berth in China

Few companies embody the highs and lows of turbo-charged modern finance better than Ferretti.

Friday, January 13, 2012 by Quentin Webb

China's Shandong Heavy takes control of Italian yachtmaker

Chinese machinery maker Shandong Heavy Industry Group on Tuesday sealed a deal to take a 75 percent stake in debt-laden Italian yachtmaker Ferretti Group, the latest in a series of Chinese acquisitions of European brands.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Alison Leung

London Boat Show diversifies into art and jewels

The grey-haired men stood admiring the line of luxury cars at London's ExCel centre while at a nearby stand a woman handed over money for a silver cigarette case -- not the usual things you would expect to buy at a boat show.

Monday, January 09, 2012 by Avril Ormsby

Socialite Tamara Ecclestone Glams up 2012 London Boat Show Opening [PHOTOS]

The 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show launch was all about glitz and panache with socialite and model Tamara Ecclestone declaring the show officially open.

Saturday, January 07, 2012 by Monami Thakur