Silver Ray Calls at Fortaleza During Maiden S. America Cruise

Rubén Rodríguez Named CEO of MSC Cruise Division in N. America

Belfast, ME Votes to Ban Cruise Ships Over 50 Passengers

a Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier vessel

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major 10-Year Contract Extension

Port of San Diego Wins Award for Urban Sustainability Effort

Tour Boat Capsizes Near Colombia with 38 Tourists Aboard

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Curaçao Launches Study to Guide Sustainable Tourism Growth

Research Vessel Grounds Near Italy During Stormy Weather

Shanghai Sees Strong Cruise Traffic Growth in Early 2025

PNOC to Build Offshore Wind Port in Batangas by 2027

Sitka to Vote on Limiting Daily Cruise Visitor Numbers

MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea

Fire in Boiler Room of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 During Repairs

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus

MSC Virtuosa Unveils New Entertainment for Summer 2025

Shipping

Bulk Carrier Detained for Unauthorized Anchoring in Malaysia

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak has detained the bulk carrier Queen Harmony for anchoring without permission.

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe

On March 18, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel Venture suffered an engine failure and ran aground in the Elbe River near Hamburg.

A bulk carrier and LNG carrier colliding in a bay at night

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage

Early hours of March 18, LNG tanker SM Kestrel collided with anchored bulk carrier Diamond Star II at the western anchorage of the Bay of Gibraltar.

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Tugboat Sinks After Collision with Containership in Callao

A collision between the tugboat Westport and the containership A. Idefix on March 14 in the Callao Sea resulted in the sinking of the tugboat.

Ports

CMA CGM Bids to Acquire Air Belgium’s Cargo Operations

French shipping giant CMA CGM has submitted a proposal to acquire Air Belgium’s cargo division.

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Welcomes Three Ships in One Day

On March 19, 2025, Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal hosted three cruise ships from two major cruise lines, according to a press release.

Fuel Spill at Keelung Port Affects Multiple Vessels

A fuel spill at Taiwan’s Keelung port on March 16 led to the release of approximately 100 liters of fuel, contaminating several vessels.

ACCC Raises Concerns Over DP World’s Acquisition of Silk Logistics

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission raise concerns about DP World’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, citing potential competition issues.

Accidents

Pirates boarding a small tanker at night

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe

A Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker was boarded by three armed pirates late Tuesday while sailing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe.

a container ship run aground off the coastline of acity

MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast

The container ship MSC Rhiannon ran aground near Yeşilköy, off the Istanbul coast, while attempting to change anchorage.

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Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident

The accident is expected to result in substantial insurance claims, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $300 million.

Captain of Solong Arrested After North Sea Collision

Captain of containership Solong arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate.

Cruise Industry