Juneau Faces Possible Cruise Visitor Surge with New Dock
China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year
Landing Craft Runs Aground off Norway, Fuel Spills
Carnival and Partners Honor Veterans with Special Tribute
Borealis Undergoes Drydock Work at Damen Shiprepair
Maersk Orders Eight 18,000 TEU LNG-Fueled Megaships
TUI Bahareya Embarks on First Nile River Voyage at Luxor
Shipping
COSCO and Partners Launch Maritime Innovation Centre
COSCO joins two universities and UK classification society Lloyd’s Register to launch International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre.
Costamare Adds Two More Containerships to China Orders
Greek shipowner Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, ordering two additional 3,100 TEU containerships to its growing fleet.
Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast
November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.
MSC Fleet Surpasses 7 Million TEU Milestone
MSC, world’s largest container shipping line, reaches another record-breaking milestone with data showing its fleet now exceeding 7 million TEU.
Ports
Tallinn and Stockholm Ports Unite for Green Initiative
The partnership will focus on implementing sustainable operations, particularly along the Tallinn–Stockholm and Paldiski–Kapellskär routes.
Guangzhou Port Completes First LNG Simultaneous Bunkering
On November 1, China’s Guangzhou Port successfully carried out its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) for liquefied natural gas bunkering.
MSC Meraviglia Uses Shore Power at Brooklyn Terminal
MSC Meraviglia successfully used shore power for the first time in New York, connecting to the grid at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on October 26
Madeira Ports Move Toward Full Digital Transformation
Ports of Madeira announce digital transformation plans as APRAM nears completion of digital platform to manage quay reservations for cruise ships
Accidents
Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Port of Tuapse
The Russian port of Tuapse was struck by a Ukrainian drone attack on November 2, causing damage to several vessels and to port infrastructure.
Attempted Boarding Reported off Somalia’s Coast
On November 3, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attempted boarding incident roughly 332 nautical miles east of Mogadishu.
Shipping Eyes Cautious Return to Suez After Months Away
Shipping industry remains cautious about fully resuming transit through the Suez Canal but several vessels have begun venturing back to the region
Carnival and Miami Heat Donate $1 Million for Jamaica Relief
Carnival, Miami Heat and Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation donate $1 million to Direct Relief to support recovery from Hurricane Melissa.
Cruise Industry
Filipino Seafarer Denied U.S. Entry and Deported Home
Filipino crew member bound for duty on a cruise ship was reportedly refused entry to the United States upon arrival in Los Angeles on October 27
Carnival Sunrise to Offer Miami Cruises Through 2028
Carnival reveals next phase of itineraries for the 2027–2028 season, featuring Carnival Sunrise sailing four- to six-day voyages from PortMiami.
Apollo Group Opens New Corporate Office in Mumbai
Apollo Group inaugurates new corporate headquarters in Mumbai, operating under Asturias Ships, marking a step in the company’s continued growth.
Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview Bound for Brazil Event
Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview are en route to Brazil where they'll operate as floating hotels during a United Nations conference in Belém do Pará.
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