Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

Cruise ships in the port of Tallinn

17.08.2025, Tallinn. Two cruise ships in Tallinn Old City Harbour. 316 meters long Mein Schiff 1 (blue) and 206 meters long Seven Seas Voyager (white). Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

Illustration - Patagonie

Illustration - Patagonie

ARGENTINA. TIERRA DEL FUEGO. USHUAIA. PENGUINS (PINGUINOS) HAVE BECOME THE SYMBOL OF THE CITY SINCE IT BEGAN WELCOMING CRUISE SHIPS BOUND FOR ANTARCTICA. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Patagonie

Illustration - Patagonie

ARGENTINA. TIERRA DEL FUEGO. USHUAIA. PENGUINS (PINGUINOS) HAVE BECOME THE SYMBOL OF THE CITY SINCE IT BEGAN WELCOMING CRUISE SHIPS BOUND FOR ANTARCTICA. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Patagonie

Illustration - Patagonie

ARGENTINA. TIERRA DEL FUEGO. USHUAIA. THE PINGUINS (PINNGUINOS) ARE THE EMBLEM OF THE TOWN SINCE USHUAIA IS A STOP FOR THE CRUISE SHIPS GOING TO ANTARCTICA. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surtourisme

Illustration - Surtourisme

GERMANY. LOWER SAXONY. THE MEYER WERFT SHIPYARD IN PAPENBURG IS LOCATED MORE THAN 40 KM INLAND. TO REACH THE SEA, SHIPS MUST PASS THROUGH THE EMS, A SMALL RIVER, AT HIGH TIDE AND NAVIGATE AMIDST FIELDS, SHEEP AND COWS. THE QUANTUM OF THE SEAS, THE WORLD'S THIRD LARGEST CRUISE SHIP, IS THE LARGEST VESSEL EVER TO SAIL THIS RIVER. Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine parade near Osaka expo

OSAKA, Japan, June 2 Kyodo - A marine parade is held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships including sail training ship the Nippon Maru took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay. (Kyodo)

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Marine parade near Osaka expo

A marine parade is held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay.

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Marine parade near Osaka expo

A marine parade is held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships including sail training ship the Nippon Maru (front) took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay.

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Marine parade near Osaka expo

A marine parade is held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships including sail training ship the Nippon Maru (front) took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay.

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Marine parade near Osaka expo

A marine parade is held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships including sail training ship the Nippon Maru (front) took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay.

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Marine parade near Osaka expo

A marine parade is held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships including sail training ship the Nippon Maru (R) took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay.

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Marine parade near Osaka expo

A marine parade is held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay.

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Marine parade near Osaka expo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a marine parade held near the Yumeshima artificial island, the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, on May 31, 2025. Some 50 ships including sail training ship the Nippon Maru (far R) took part in the 8-kilometer cruise in Osaka Bay.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

HOHHOT, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - Cruise ships are sailing in Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on May 3, 2025.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

HOHHOT, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - Cruise ships are sailing in Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on May 3, 2025.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

HOHHOT, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - Cruise ships are sailing in Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on May 3, 2025.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

HOHHOT, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - Cruise ships are sailing in Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on May 3, 2025.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

HOHHOT, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - Cruise ships are sailing in Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on May 3, 2025.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

HOHHOT, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - Cruise ships are sailing in Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on May 3, 2025.

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot

HOHHOT, CHINA - MAY 3, 2025 - Cruise ships are sailing in Laoniuwan Yellow River Grand Canyon in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China on May 3, 2025.

Ukraine Fires UK Cruise Missiles At Russia For First Time

Ukraine Fires UK Cruise Missiles At Russia For First Time

Handout photo dated 2004 shows Storm Shadow / SCALP is able to effectively engage a variety of targets such as control centres, hardened aircraft shelters, runways, buildings and bridges, SAM Systems and ships in port. Storm Shadow is an Anglo-French low-observable, long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed since 1994 by Matra and British Aerospace, and now manufactured by MBDA. "Storm Shadow" is the weapon's British name, in France it is called SCALP-EG. Ukraine fired a volley of British Storm Shadow cruise missiles into Russia on Wednesday, the latest new Western weapon it has been permitted to use on Russian targets a day after it fired U.S. ATACMS missiles. The strikes were widely reported by Russian war correspondents on Telegram and confirmed by an official on condition of anonymity. A spokesperson for Ukraine's General Staff said he had no information. Photo by MBDA via ABACAPRESS.COM

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach harbor where cruise ships anchor and passengers board, The Queen Mary is docked there and on boats for harbor tours and jet skiers are often seen at the City of Long Beach in the background September 7, 2024 Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, CA, USA. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach harbor where cruise ships anchor and passengers board, The Queen Mary is docked there and on boats for harbor tours and jet skiers are often seen at the City of Long Beach in the background September 7, 2024 Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, CA, USA. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach harbor where cruise ships anchor and passengers board, The Queen Mary is docked there and on boats for harbor tours and jet skiers are often seen at the City of Long Beach in the background September 7, 2024 Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, CA, USA. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach harbor where cruise ships anchor and passengers board, The Queen Mary is docked there and on boats for harbor tours and jet skiers are often seen at the City of Long Beach in the background September 7, 2024 Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, CA, USA. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach harbor where cruise ships anchor and passengers board, The Queen Mary is docked there and on boats for harbor tours and jet skiers are often seen at the City of Long Beach in the background September 7, 2024 Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, CA, USA. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach Harbor - California

Long Beach harbor where cruise ships anchor and passengers board, The Queen Mary is docked there and on boats for harbor tours and jet skiers are often seen at the City of Long Beach in the background September 7, 2024 Long Beach Harbor, Long Beach, CA, USA. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

German ships at Tokyo port

German ships at Tokyo port

German navy commander Rear Adm. Axel Schulz (front) speaks during a welcome event for the frigate Baden-Wurttemberg and replenishment ship Frankfurt am Main making a port call at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal in the Japanese capital on Aug. 20, 2024.

"Mikoshi" shrines cruise bay in northeastern Japan

"Mikoshi" shrines cruise bay in northeastern Japan

"Mikoshi" portable shrines from two shrines in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan, are carried onto ships for cruise across Matsushima Bay, escorted by about 100 fishing boats decorated with traditional Japanese fishermen's flags, during Shiogama Minato Festival on July 15, 2024.