PortMiami to Welcome 10 New Cruise Ships in 2025-26
China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships
MSC Foundation Joins Global Conservation Congress
Sweden Concludes Baltic Cable Damage Was Accidental
Iranian Tankers Resume Normal AIS Signals After Years
Fred. Olsen Partners with RWS Global for New Entertainment
China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships
Shipping
CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships
France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.
PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the purchase of three secondhand oil tankers worth approximately $193 million.
Maersk Tests Methanol-Ethanol Blend Aboard Laura Maersk
Maersk has begun onboard fuel trials using a methanol-ethanol blend as part of its push to develop cleaner, more sustainable fuel solutions.
Cargo Ship Eileen Sinks in Black Sea, Crew Safely Rescued
General cargo ship Eileen sinks in Black Sea on October 12 following severe water ingress. All crew members were safely evacuated to life rafts.
Ports
PortMiami Faces Fuel Uncertainty After Depot Sale
PortMiami could soon face a major operational challenge after the recent sale of its main fuel depot, according to a report by WLRN South Florida
China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships
Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.
Passenger Ferry Sinks at Philippine Port During Severe Weather
A passenger ferry sank while moored at a Philippine port on October 7 amid rough weather conditions. All crew members on board escaped safely.
Belgian Maritime Pilots Slow Work in Pension Reform Protest
Since October 5th, Belgian maritime pilots have initiated a coordinated work slowdown to oppose the government’s proposed pension reforms.
Accidents
Costa Favolosa Crew Member Assaulted in Cabin Incident
A troubling event occurred aboard Costa Favolosa on October 9, when a female crew member was reportedly sexually assaulted in her cabin at night.
One Missing After Fishing Boat Sinks in South China Sea
Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center receive alert after collision in the South China Sea between cargo vessel and fishing boat
Vietnamese Fishing Vessel Sinks After Collision with Tanker
October 4, Vietnamese fishing boat BD 83019-TS sank following a collision with the South Korean-flagged oil tanker MS Favor near Ca Na estuary.
Crew Member Airlifted From Cruise Ship Near Santorini
A crew member was evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Santorini on October 6th, 2025, after suffering a severe medical emergency.
Cruise Industry
Park West Gallery Partners with Margaritaville At Sea
Park West Gallery unveils partnership with Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line, bringing its renowned art program aboard the Paradise and Islander.
Norwegian Cruise Line Phasing Out Printed Daily Programs
Norwegian Cruise Line is gradually discontinuing printed versions of its onboard daily program, according to reports from guests on social media.
Costa Serena To Serve As Floating Hotel for Asian Games
Costa Serena to serve as floating hotel during 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, accommodating athletes and officials while in Nagoya Port.
P&O Cruises’ Iona Enters Drydock for First Major Overhaul
P&O Cruises’ flagship Iona has entered drydock at Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam for her first scheduled maintenance since joining the fleet in 2021
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