EU Approves €5bn Danish Offshore Wind Support Plan
Ambassador Cruises to Show FIFA World Cup 2026 at Sea
Indian LPG Tankers Cleared to Transit Strait of Hormuz
Oasis of the Seas Overboard Scare Revealed as Prank
Humanitarian Aid Flotilla Departs Mexico for Crisis-Hit Cuba
Virgin Voyages Plans Historic Four-Ship Ocean Event
Cargo Ship Aquarius Loses Containers in Storm
Shipping
MSC Alexandra Breaks Free During Storm at Mundra Port
The vessel MSC Alexandra lost control during severe weather at Mundra Port in Gujarat, India, after its mooring lines failed, causing it to drift.
Ship Loses Containers in Pacific, Arrives at Long Beach
Container ship arrives at the Port of Long Beach after losing cargo during heavy weather in the Pacific, prompting action from the US Coast Guard.
MOL Shares Surge After Elliott Investment Stake
MOL saw its share price jump by 11% to a record high after Elliott Investment Management revealed it took a significant position in the company.
CMA CGM Expands Multimodal Routes Around Hormuz
French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM is introducing alternative multimodal transport options that combine sea, rail, and road.
Ports
AIDA Cruises Returns for Hamburg Port Anniversary
Hamburg will celebrate its 837th Port Anniversary from May 8 to 10, one of Europe’s largest maritime events, with AIDA Cruises again taking part
Hamburg Cruise Passenger Numbers Rise in 2025
Hamburg Cruise Port has recorded 1,416,715 cruise passengers during the 2025 season, a number that is up from the 1,301,295 seen in 2024.
Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as Caribbean Homeport
Princess Cruises is to begin offering cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting in early 2027, according to information on the company’s website.
Hamburg Prepares for 837th Port Anniversary Celebration
Hamburg to mark its port's 837th anniversary in May. Around one million visitors from across the world are expected to gather along the Elbe River.
Accidents
Four Dead After Fishing Vessel Collides With Cargo Ship Off Japan
Four crew members from a fishing vessel have been confirmed dead following a collision with a cargo ship that caused the trawler to capsize.
Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Departs Fujairah After Attack
Reports say an Indian-flagged tanker safely left Fujairah Port in the UAE on March 15 after the port was reportedly targeted by an Iranian attack
Norovirus Cases Reported on Princess Cruises’ Star Princess
A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard Star Princess, the newest and largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, during its most recent voyage.
False Man Overboard Alert Reported on MSC Seashore
Passengers aboard MSC Seashore faced a brief moment of concern early Tuesday morning after reports circulated that a man had fallen overboard.
Cruise Industry
Carnival Dream Returns to Galveston After Marseille Drydock
Carnival Dream is set to return to its homeport in Galveston after completing a 16-day drydock in Marseille, the company confirmed in a statement.
Princess Cruises Updates Crew Performance Program
Princess Cruises is preparing to introduce changes to how crew performance is assessed and developed onboard, according to a recent update.
Carnival Panorama Itineraries Adjusted for 2026 Sailings
Carnival has announced updates to several 2026 itineraries for the Carnival Panorama, confirming that 11 sailings will feature minor changes.
MSC Sinfonia Returns to Europe After South America Season
MSC Sinfonia is currently sailing back towards Europe without any passengers onboard after completing its winter deployment in South America.
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