Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms
Yang Ming Acquires Three Methanol-Ready Boxships
Engine Failure Forces Cargo Ship Frederick to Block Canal
Celebrity Cruises Drops Labadee Stops Through 2025 - 2026
Panama Deregisters 107 Sanctioned Ships from Registry
Brazil Arrests Two Men for Cruise Ship Cocaine Smuggling
Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship Off Batangas, 12 Rescued by PCG
Shipping
.Panama Canal Launches Green Transit Slot for Neopanamax
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has recently announced a new initiative that is aimed at promoting sustainable shipping.
Two Cargo Vessels Collide Near Cavite, No Injuries Reported
On March 26, the bulk carrier Sangko Uno 66 and landing craft LCT Nicia were involved in a collision off the coast of Cavite in the Philippines.
Norway Warns Global Shipping of Fake Marine Insurer
Norwegian authorities are alerting the international shipping industry about another fraudulent maritime insurer operating under the radar.
Containership Prices Hit Record High with New Evergreen Deal
Container ship prices have reached an all-time high following Evergreen’s recent order for eleven LNG dual-fuel vessels according to reports.
Ports
Malta Signs First Shore Power Deal in Mediterranean
Malta makes move toward greener maritime operations by signing Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement for shore power with Carnival UK & P&O
Port of San Diego Wins Award for Urban Sustainability Effort
The Port of San Diego has received the Grow Urban Sustainability Award at the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Create the Future Awards ceremony.
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.
Accidents
Ill British Passenger Airlifted from Sky Princess Near Spain
Spanish maritime rescue services airlifted a British cruise passenger from Sky Princess on Wednesday evening after she experienced a medical emergency
Six Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Hurghada Coast
An incident occurred off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27 when a tourist submarine sank, resulting in six fatalities and nine injuries
Fire Aboard Crystal Asia Injures Six Near South Korea
On March 25 fire broke out on the Crystal Asia, a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship, while it was approximately 8 km off the coast of Busan
Gas Tanker Grounds Off Koh Larn, No Leaks Reported
In the early hours of March 25th, a gas tanker called NP Bangpakong ran aground off the coast of the island of Koh Larn, Thailand.
Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Marks Milestones for Three World Class Ships
On March 27, MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated three key milestones in the construction of the cruise line’s World Class ships
Windstar Offers Limited Staterooms for Monaco Grand Prix
Windstar Cruises has made a limited number of staterooms available for its exclusive Rome & Grand Prix of Monaco sailing aboard the Wind Surf.
Aurora Expeditions Plans First All-Women Antarctica Cruise
Australian expedition cruise company Aurora Expeditions announces launch of its first-ever all-female voyage to Antarctica, setting sail in 2027.
Adventure Canada Sees Spike in Canadian Traveler Bookings
Adventure Canada has reported a sharp increase in interest and bookings from Canadian travelers, according to a recent company statement.
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