Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port
Costa Smeralda Enters Dry Dock in Marseille for Scheduled Work
Azamara Launches Program for Pre-Cruise Dining, Spa Bookings
Dense Fog Forces Arrival Delays for Two Ships in Tampa
AD Ports and Masdar Partner on Global Offshore Wind Projects
Greenock Cruise Port Celebrates Record Breaking Season
Maersk Says No Fixed Date Yet for Suez Canal Return
Shipping
Suez Canal Traffic Shows Signs of Recovery After Truce
Data indicates increase in transits through Suez Canal. Egyptian authorities hope the Houthi truce will pave the way for return to normal traffic
Major Shipping Firms Form Alliance to Fight Ocean Plastics
Several shipping companies have joined forces to launch a coalition focused on reducing plastic pollution and operational waste in the oceans.
New P&I Club and Registry Changes Highlight HK Maritime Week
New P&I club and major updates to ship registration rules are among key developments emerging from the opening days of Hong Kong Maritime Week.
Iranian Forces Detain Product Tanker Talara Near Qeshm
The Talara, a Marshall Islands flagged tanker seized by Iranian forces on Friday has been located in the Khuran Strait, north of Qeshm Island.
Ports
AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN
AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.
Fire Erupts on Containership One Henry Hudson in Los Angeles
A significant blaze broke out on the container ship One Henry Hudson while it was berthed at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday November 21st.
CMA CGM and AD Ports to Expand Khalifa Terminal Capacity
France’s CMA CGM Group and Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports have agreed to enlarge their container terminal at Khalifa Port less than a year after it opened.
Port of Quebec Marks Four Season Cruise Activity in 2025
The Port of Quebec announced in a press release that it hosted cruise ships across four seasons this year, from January 28 through November 2.
Accidents
Search Continues After Passenger Falls From Disney Wonder
An elderly Australian passenger, a male aged 73, is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder ship during a cruise to New Zealand.
Lifeboat Drops Into Water During Carnival Dream Test
A scheduled lifeboat drill aboard Carnival Dream took an unexpected turn in Cozumel on Monday when a lifeboat detached and fell into the harbor.
Loose Wire Fault Linked to Dali Bridge Strike and Collapse
Reports state a single loose wire aboard the Dali triggered electrical failure that caused the vessel to hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge
Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn
Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.
Cruise Industry
Taiwanese Man Arrested in Philippines After Cruise Ship Arrival
A 54 year old Taiwanese man wanted by U.S. authorities was detained by officials after arriving on a cruise from Kaohsiung to the Philippines.
Fred. Olsen Launches Black Friday Savings on Selected Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a limited Black Friday promotion in which they're offering up to £200 off per person on selected voyages.
Park West Opens New Art Gallery Aboard Celebrity Xcel
Park West Gallery has unveiled its newest at sea gallery aboard Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, according to a press release.
Silversea Introduces New Fitness and Golf Innovations at Sea
Silversea expands its onboard offerings with new experiences, including an AI driven strength training system and artisanal bread making lessons.
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