UK Ports to Trial Carbon Capture Tech on Ships
Holland America Unveils Coasters from Recycled Carpet
Russia Strikes Odessa Region with Drones and Missiles
Viking Open to M&A If Right Opportunity Arises
Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises
Fire Contained on Ciudad de Sóller in Valencia Port
Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans
Shipping
Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor
August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.
SCI Expands Fleet With New LPG Carrier Sahyadri
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has strengthened its fleet to 57 vessels with the addition of a new LPG carrier named the Sahyadri.
Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm
Xeneta has announced the acquisition of eeSea, a fellow Scandinavian company which specializes in maritime and supply chain data.
Spain’s First Bio-LNG Bunkering Completed in Algeciras
Switzerland-based energy provider Axpo has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering operation in Algeciras, Spain.
Ports
Deadly Fire Erupts on Two Ships at South Korea Port
A tragic fire that took place on August 16th at Sinbuk Port in Yeosu, South Korea has left one seafarer dead and two others seriously injured.
New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.
CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels
Accidents
Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island
Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas
Man Falls Off Dock Filming Royal Caribbean’s New Ship
Passengers on the Star of the Seas experienced an unexpected moment of alarm when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” signal sounded.
Houthis Issue Warnings to Dozens of Global Shipowners
Yemen's Houthi faction has escalated its efforts to disrupt maritime activity in the Red Sea by formally warning 64 international shipowners.
Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown
An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.
Cruise Industry
Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances
Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.
NCLH Adopts Quvia Tech to Improve Ship Connectivity
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is now using Quvia’s Dynamic Bandwidth Switch, part of the company’s Network Capacity Controller (NCC) platform.
HX Expeditions Unveils Speakers for 2026 Eclipse Cruise
HX Expeditions reveals three guest speakers who'll join its 2026 Solar Eclipse Expedition, a voyage set to visit Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard
Ovation of the Seas to Gain 40 Cabins in 2026 Refit
Royal Caribbean International is planning to add 40 new staterooms to the Ovation of the Seas as part of its upcoming drydock refurbishment.
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