MSC Foundation Expands Coral Restoration Efforts in Bahamas
US Coast Guard Ends Extra Security Rules for Nigerian Ports
Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada
Union Raises Alarm Over Indian Crew on Hormuz-Bound Vessel VIDEO
Viking Alters Rhine Cruise as Low Water Disrupts Sailing
Lyttelton Port Plans NZ$821m Expansion for Growing Trade
Fred. Olsen Becomes First Cruise Line to Sign Seafarer Pledge
Shipping
Pirates Hijack Cameroon-Flagged Cargo Ship as Regional Threat Grows
Somali pirates seize Cameroon-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia, adding to growing concerns over a resurgence in piracy.
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.
Ports
One Dead and Several Injured in Port of Rotterdam Blast
One person dies and several others injured following an explosion at a refinery and oil storage terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
DP World Revenue Rises 13% Despite Middle East Disruption
DP World report 13.1% increase in first-half revenue as growth throughout ports and logistics operations help counter Middle East disruption.
Madeira Shortlisted for Two World Cruise Awards in 2026
Madeira secures nominations in two categories at the 2026 World Cruise Awards, continuing the archipelago's run of recognition.
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.
Accidents
Bulk Carrier Loses Engine Power Near Port of Santos
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier LFG Affluence suffers loss of engine power while approaching Port of Santos, Brazil on Aug. 11.
Seven Workers Killed in Bangladesh Shipyard Gas Leak
Seven workers have died following a toxic gas leak at a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh.
Container Ship Hits Hooghly Riverbank Near Diamond Harbour, West Bengal
Container ship strikes riverbank near Diamond Harbour in West Bengal on August 12th after encountering difficult conditions.
MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6m Over Charleston Engine Control Failure
MSC Shipmanagement receives $6 million fine and on probation after admitting it concealed engine-control issue aboard MSC Michigan VII.
Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises Shares Helicopter Rescue Drill on Mein Schiff 7 VIDEO
TUI Cruises offers glimpse into important aspect of safety at sea by releasing footage of helicopter evacuation training exercise.
Carnival Launches Shoe Recycling Program Across U.S. Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has teamed up with Sneaker Impact to introduce a footwear recycling program across its US fleet.
MSC Bellissima Launches 2026 Summer Season from Shanghai
MSC Bellissima arrived at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Aug 1 officially starting MSC Cruises' 2026 Shanghai summer season.
Royal Caribbean Expands Australia and Asia Cruise Operations
Royal Caribbean to increase presence across Australia and Asia with the redeployment of three ships and additional itineraries.