Royal Caribbean Expands Australia and Asia Cruise Operations
Container Ship Hits Hooghly Riverbank Near Diamond Harbour, West Bengal
Carnival Celebrates First-Ever Solar Eclipse Cruise
DP World Revenue Rises 13% Despite Middle East Disruption
Madeira Shortlisted for Two World Cruise Awards in 2026
MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6m Over Charleston Engine Control Failure
Grand Voyages Cruise Documentary Debuts on Amazon Prime
Shipping
CMA CGM Names First French-Flagged LNG Megaship in Le Havre
CMA CGM has officially named its newest LNG-powered container ship, CMA CGM Notre Dame, during a ceremony in Le Havre.
Mintra and MARINA Partner to Advance Filipino Seafarer Training
Maritime training and workforce management provider Mintra signa MOU with MARINA to strengthen digital learning and skills development.
Siera Marine Wins Funding to Expand Australian Seafarer Training
Australia's Siera Marine Management secures funding through government’s Maritime Skills and Training Initiative to increase qualified seafarers.
IMO Backs Carbon Mineralization Pathway for Shipping
Proposal to classify carbon mineralization as a permanent carbon storage method for shipping receives in-principle backing at the IMO.
Ports
Fire Breaks Out on Dole Colombia at Port of Wilmington
Fire broke out in the engine room of the banana-carrying reefer vessel Dole Colombia while it was berthed at the Port of Wilmington in the US.
CSCL Star Arrival Highlights Benefits of Elbe Deepening at Hamburg
Arrival of Cosco’s CSCL Star in Hamburg provides one of the strongest examples so far of advantages of Elbe River deepening project.
MSC Sees Automation Shaping Future Container Terminals
MSC believes the next generation of container terminals will be shaped less by physical expansion and increasingly by automation.
Spain Approves €1.57bn Investment for State-Owned Ports
Spain has approved €1.57 billion ($1.8 billion) in public investment for its state-owned port network in 2027.
Accidents
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza
MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks After Grounding Near Zhoushan, China
MSC Silvana VIII sinks in Zhoushan area of China after experiencing progressive flooding following a grounding shortly after leaving a ship repair yard.
Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina
Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.
Georgia Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Children at Sea
44-year-old man is arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral following allegations he assaulted two children onboard.
Cruise Industry
P&O Cruises Extends Taste of Barbados Culinary Program
P&O Cruises is continuing its partnership with award-winning Barbadian chefs for a second season of its Taste of Barbados culinary program.
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream Extends Qingdao, Dalian Port Staycations
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream offers non-sailing staycation program in Dalian and Qingdao while regular cruise operations remain suspended.
Oosterdam Begins Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam sailed from Lisbon on Sunday, beginning its 13-night “Mediterranean Solar Eclipse” cruise.
Mexico Doubles Cruise Tourism Fee From August 1, 2026
Cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports will face a higher Non-Resident Duty (DNR) from August 1, 2026.