Shipping Today & Yesterday Magazine

11 November, 2025

Newbuild: Breakthrough: We look in detail at the hydrogen cell megayacht made for Microsoft man. Lost: RMS Magdalena: This Royal Mail ship was a beauty to behold but sank on its maiden voyage. Tech: AAL Shipping: The operator that is taking shipping planning and logistics to the next level. Memorable ship: Sitmar: Milan-based Sitmar ordered a cruise ship that would have six re-names Royal Navy: HMS Nubian: Three RN ships used this name and served with distinction over 78 years. Historic ferry: Kalakala: Sadly she’s long scrapped, but she was a ship of an incredible ‘Art Deco’ design Port of call: Malta. Famous for its unbreakable WW2 spirit, it’s now a key Mediterranean ship base Modern Polar: RSV Nuyina: Scott and Shackleton would barely believe the facilities offered on board.