Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships
Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From South Florida
HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds
Carnival Brands Plan Mid-Life Refits Like AIDA Evolution
MedCruise General Assembly Opens in Šibenik, Croatia
Carnival and AIDA Lead Carnival Corp’s Brand Rankings
Houthis Claim Attack and Announce New U.S. Targets
Shipping
Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus
September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.
Aggregate Carrier Sana Partially Sinks Off Kish Island
On September 24th, an aggregate carrier named Sana partially sank in the Persian Gulf, while it was roughly two miles south of Kish Island, Iran.
ZIM Containership Colorado Diverted After Fire
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported on September 24 that the containership Colorado experienced a fire while crossing the Pacific Ocean.
Ports
NPA and APM Terminals Sign $60M Green Port Agreement
The Nigerian Ports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals to advance decarbonization in container transport.
Bahamas Enforces Mandatory Maritime Pilotage Rule
The Bahamian government has begun enforcing a maritime pilotage law that requires all vessels entering the nation’s ports to use pilot services.
Galveston LNG Bunker Port Advances Texas Terminal Project
Galveston LNG Bunker Port, a U.S.-based energy company, has taken a step forward in developing clean marine fuel infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.
Port of Seattle Opens Funding for Community Projects
Port of Seattle opens applications for community-based organizations seeking funding for environmental projects in underserved neighborhoods.
Accidents
Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator
Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.
Cargo Ship Storm I Disabled Off Spain’s Bay of Biscay
September 22, Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Storm I suffered engine failure and was drifting in the Bay of Biscay near the Ferrol estuary.
Cargo Ship Reports Near Miss in Attack Off Aden Coast
September 23, British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed an attack on a vessel around 120 nautical miles east of Aden.
Search Underway for Passenger Missing From Carnival Horizon
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a U.S. passenger who went missing after leaving the Carnival Horizon in Bonaire last week.
Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cancels Over 55 Cruises for 2026-27 Season
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed the cancellation of more than 55 sailings planned for the 2026-27 season across four of its ships.
Four Filipino Crew Deported From Jewel Of The Seas
Four Filipino crew members aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas were deported by U.S. authorities shortly after docking in Fort Lauderdale.
Carnival Sunshine Leaving Norfolk, VA in May 2027
Carnival will soon rotate ships in Virginia, as the Carnival Sunshine departs Norfolk and the Freedom steps in to operate local itineraries.
Riviera Travel Expands Into Asia with Mekong Sailings
Riviera Travel has revealed plans to expand into Asia, announcing that its ship, the Riviera Alba, will begin cruising the Mekong River in 2027.
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