Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030
Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel
CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port
Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel
Royal Caribbean Offers Perks for Allure Booking Changes
Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm
The World Enters Dry Dock for $30M Eco-Focused Refit
Shipping
MSC Talia F Towed to Safety After Engine Failure Near Spain
The MSC Talia F suffered an engine failure on April 19 while sailing approximately eight nautical miles east-northeast of Punta Melenara, Spain.
LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes
The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port
April 17, fire erupted in the electrical wiring of the Syros Trader bulk carrier while the vessel was docked at the West Poortweg quay in Amsterdam
Malaysian Authorities Detain Crew of Tanker Krishna 1
ITF reports crew of a crude oil tanker has been detained by Malaysian officials for allegedly entering national waters without necessary documents
Ports
China Unveils World’s Largest Cruise Terminal in Xiamen
After MSC celebrated the opening of what was hailed as the world’s largest cruise terminal in PortMiami, a new contender has claimed the title.
Rotterdam Completes First-Ever Ammonia Bunkering Operation
Rotterdam carried out its first ammonia bunkering operation on April 12, marking a step toward positioning itself as a hub for ammonia-fueled shipping
Crane Collapse Injures Two at Dutch Shipyard in Maasbracht
A crane accident at the Tinnemans Shipbuilding facility on Industrieweg in Maasbracht, Netherlands, led to injuries and damage to a vessel.
CMA CGM Acquires 35% Stake in Egypt's First Dry Port
French shipping and logistics leader CMA CGM has reached an agreement to acquire a 35% ownership share in Egypt’s October Dry Port (ODP).
Accidents
84-Year-Old Airlifted from Cruise Ship After Heart Attack
An 84-year-old German passenger was airlifted from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 after suffering a severe heart attack in the Atlantic Ocean.
14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast
Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.
Offshore Vessel Hits Wind Turbine Off Dutch Coast
Panama-flagged offshore supply ship strikes wind turbine in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands, resulting in injuries to two crew members
Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge
April 16, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while it was docked at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium.
Cruise Industry
Star Voyager Launches First Cruise Season from Thailand
StarCruises has officially kicked off its first-ever cruise season from Thailand with the Star Voyager arriving at Laem Chabang Port, Bangkok.
Princess Cruises Sends Three Ships to Drydock This April
Princess Cruises is carrying out scheduled drydock work on three of its vessels this April: Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, and Regal Princess.
Carnival Names Janet Wygert Head of Sales & Trade Marketing
Carnival has appointed Janet Wygert as its new senior VP of sales and trade marketing, stepping into the role following Adolfo Perez's retirement
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