Cause Still Unknown in Seajewel Oil Tanker Explosion
Royal Caribbean Adjusts Adventure of the Seas Itinerary
MSC Expands Lead Over Rivals as Largest Standalone Carrier
Owls Hitch a Ride on Allure of the Seas’ Transatlantic Trip
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts Japan Biofuel Bunkering Trial
Cargo Ship Master & Operator Sentenced for Fatal Collision
Carnival Hosts Largest Vow Renewal at Sea on Valentine’s Day
Shipping
Maersk & Cochin Shipyard Partner on Ship Repair & Building
AP Moller-Maersk has entered into a MoU with India’s Cochin Shipyard to explore opportunities in ship repair and shipbuilding.
Hong Kong Completes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Ops
Hong Kong has conducted its first-ever ship-to-ship LNG transfer, marking a key step in the city’s shift towards greener shipping practices.
Canadian Coast Guard Plans Refloating of Grounded MSC Baltic III
The Canadian Coast Guard is evaluating the best approach to refloat a containership that ran aground off Newfoundland on Saturday morning.
Globus Maritime Sells Supramax as Part of Fleet Renewal
Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner Globus Maritime continues to modernize its fleet by selling off older vessels to make way for newer tonnage.
Ports
MSC Cruises New Barcelona Terminal Now Open
MSC Cruises began operations at its brand-new terminal in the Port of Barcelona last Saturday. The facility covers 12,580 square meters.
Vietnam’s Newest Deep-Water Port Begins Operations
Vietnam’s Hateco Hai Phong International Container Port (HHIT), the country’s most modern deep-water port, has officially launched operations.
Canada Invests $25M in Shore Power for BC Ports
Canada’s Minister for Transport and Internal Trade has announced a 35.5 million CAD grant to support shore power development in British Columbia.
Ceuta Port Adopts Mass Flow Meters for Accurate Fuel Supply
The Port of Ceuta, Spain, has introduced internationally certified mass flow meters, becoming the first port in the Mediterranean to do so.
Accidents
Bulk Carrier Lila Incheon Hits Quay at Brunsbüttel Port
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Lila Incheon made contact with the quay while maneuvering to berth at Brunsbüttel Port on the Elbe River, Germany.
Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 120 Cruise Passengers
Nearly 120 people aboard a cruise ship that departed Florida are ill with norovirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Houthi Leader Warns of Renewed Threats to Red Sea Shipping
Houthis issue warning, stating they're ready to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea if ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapses.
Viking Star Alters Itinerary Due to Seismic Activity
February 10, cruise ship Viking Star was forced to modify its itinerary, skipping the Greek island of Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity.
Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises Opens Bookings for 2027 World Cruise
Costa Cruises has officially opened reservations for its highly anticipated 2027 World Cruise, set to take place aboard the Costa Deliziosa.
Cruise Ship Chaos: Passenger Turns Argument into Ketchup War
A chaotic scene unfolded onboard what is believed to be the Norwegian Getaway, when a passenger escalated an row into a wild ketchup showdown.
Carnival Vista Returns to St. Thomas After Crew Injury
Crew member aboard Carnival Vista sustains injury on Thursday, prompting ship to make unexpected return to St. Thomas shortly after departing.
New Ships & Cruise Lines Head to Alaska in 2026
The Alaska cruise market is gearing up for a big 2026 season, featuring new ship debuts, brand-first sailings, and the return of a cruise line.
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