Philippines Opens 3.3GW Offshore Wind Auction
Shanghai Drone Show Welcomes Holland America's Westerdam
Carnival Adventure to Shift to Seasonal Australia
Vancouver Cruise Port Set for Record 2026 Season
Australian Firm Fined Over E-Waste Hidden in Shipping Container
Blue Dream Melody Arrested Over Fuel Dispute
Seabourn Unveils Fleetwide Culinary Upgrades
Shipping
US Targets Iran Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and mounting US military pressure on Iran, Washington introduces new sanctions aimed at Iran’s shadow fleet.
Maersk to Shift Felixstowe Calls to London Gateway
Maersk confirms plans to move operations from the Port of Felixstowe to London Gateway following a reassessment of its Asia–Europe services.
EU Delays Russia Maritime Sanctions Package
European Union unable to agree on a proposed ban targeting maritime services linked to Russia, postponing the adoption of a 20th sanctions package.
UK Targets Russian Oil and LNG in New Sanctions
United Kingdom has introduced what it describes as its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the early stages of the Ukraine war.
Ports
Stornoway Port Sets Sights on Record 2026 Cruise Season
Stornoway Port is preparing to welcome 89 cruise ship calls during 2026, reinforcing its prominence as one of Scotland’s premier cruise destinations.
Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier at Port of Vancouver
A blaze erupted aboard a bulk carrier on the evening of February 18 while the vessel was alongside and discharging cargo at the Port of Vancouver.
APM Terminals Takes Stake in Jeddah Container Facility
APM Terminals has acquired a minority interest in a container terminal in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia that is currently operated by DP World.
AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal
AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.
Accidents
Suspicious Small Craft Activity Reported Near Gulf of Aden
On Tuesday February 17th, a merchant vessel reported an encounter with three small boats roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen.
Man Arrested at Singapore Cruise Centre Over Drug Seizure
Authorities detain 27-year-old Indonesian at Singapore Cruise Centre after kilogram of suspected controlled substances was found in his luggage.
Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship
Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.
Repeat Offender Jailed for Robbing Cruise Visitor in Antigua
A man with a criminal background has been sentenced to prison following a robbery involving a British cruise passenger in St. John’s, Antigua.
Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia Enters Malta Drydock for Major Refit
MSC Poesia has arrived at Palumbo Shipyard, Malta for a refurbishment program following the conclusion of its winter season in Northern Europe.
China Cruise Lines Focus on South Korea in 2026
China’s cruise sector is experiencing a clear geographic shift with operators concentrating on South Korean routes in what is dubbed Korea Season.
Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure
Disney Cruise Line reveals that actor Robert Downey Jr. will serve as the official godparent of its newest and largest ship, Disney Adventure.
Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Launches 2026 Newcastle Cruise Season
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has begun a four-month schedule of sailings from the Port of Tyne in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom.
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