Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027
Shipper Complaints at FMC Could Cost Liners Over $75M
Abu Dhabi Unveils Cruise Crew Pass for Visiting Crew Members
Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February
Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH
Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment
AIDA Cruises Embarks on Largest Fleet Modernization Yet
Shipping
Guyana-Flagged Tanker Detained by Venezuela for False Entry
Jan 13th: Guyana has reported that Venezuelan authorities seized the tanker Four Plus for entering Venezuelan waters without authorization.
Cargo Ship Incident Closes St. Mary’s River Channel, Michigan
The St. Mary’s River channel was shut down after a 497-foot cargo vessel, Harvest Spirit, ran aground due to mechanical malfunction on January 12
Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association
The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has officially become the 22nd member of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).
Wellard Sells Final Ship, Signaling a New Chapter
After 46 years Australia’s Wellard is preparing for a future without ships after announcing the sale of its livestock carrier, the Ocean Drover.
Ports
India Unveils ₹57,000 Crore Maritime Development Projects
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reveals transformative plans to expand Kandla Port and establish a cutting-edge shipbuilding facility for VLCCs
ILA & USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Contract Agreement
The International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance reach a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract.
Critical Dockworker Talks Resume to Avert January Strike
Negotiations are to restart between employers and dockworker unions on the US East and Gulf coasts in an attempt to prevent a January 15 strike.
Port of Bilbao Sets Record with 81 Cruise Ship Visits in 2024
The 2024 cruise season at Spain's Port of Bilbao began on April 5, setting a new record with 81 cruise ships arriving/departing throughout the year.
Accidents
The Dali Returns to Service After Major Repairs
The Dali, known for being at the center of last year’s most prominent shipping incident, has resumed trading after extensive repair work.
Finland Expands Travel Ban in Baltic Subsea Cable Incident
Finland impose travel ban on 9th Eagle S crew member of, a vessel implicated in the December 25 damage to several subsea cables in the Baltic Sea
Fire on Bram Force Extinguished After 12-Hour Effort
A fire erupted on a anchor-handling vessel named the Bram Force on January 8th while it was operating in the Campos Basin.
Oil Tanker Silver Sincere Sinks Near Pedra Branca
A Malaysian-registered oil products tanker, the Silver Sincere, sank in Singaporean waters near Pedra Branca on January 12th.
Cruise Industry
Disney Plans Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships for a Greener Future
Disney announces plans for a series of smaller, eco-friendly ships with three of the four new vessels being approx 100,000 gross registered tons.
TUI Cruises Announces Exciting Music-Themed Voyages for 2025
TUI Cruises has revealed plans to offer music-themed cruises in 2025, featuring itineraries dedicated to iconic musical acts and genres.
Cunard Launches 2025 Wave Season with Two Special Offers
Cunard cruise lines has unveiled two exciting promotions for the 2025 wave season called “Treat yourself, on us” and “Enjoy it all.”
Passenger Dies Aboard MSC Cruise Ship Hosting Corporate Event
A passenger on an MSC Cruises ship which was hosting a corporate charter for MAG Seguros passed away on January 9 due to a sudden illness.
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