Great Bear Rainforest Cruise Finale for Zaandam’s Alaska Season
Maersk Completes First Commercial Ethanol Bunkering in US
Two Cruise Ships Could Bring 9,334 Visitors to Tenerife
Quebec City Welcomes Seabourn Ovation on Maiden Call
New Direct Shipping Route Links Jiangsu, China with Mexico
Norwegian Jade Repositions to Japan for Fall Cruise Season
IMO Says Key to Safe Shipping is Industry's Maritime Workers
Shipping
Emirates Shipping Line in Plastic Waste Cargoes Ban
Emirates Shipping Line to stop transporting plastic waste from October, becoming second ocean carrier to introduce a complete ban.
US LNG Cargo Diverted After Suspected Cyberattack on Ship
US LNG cargo vessel diverted after crew reported a systems failure that they believe may have been caused by a cyberattack.
Japan, South Korea and US Plan Arctic Maritime Agreement
Japan, US, South Korea to sign memorandum aimed at strengthening cooperation on maritime activities and energy supplies in the Arctic.
Turkish Authorities Seize 350kg of Cocaine from Bulk Carrier
Turkish authorities have seized approximately 350 kg of cocaine from the bulk carrier CSPC Pisces during an operation at Mersin Port.
Ports
Two Workers Die in Accident at Singapore’s Tuas Port
Two workers have died after falling into the sea while carrying out stevedoring operations at Singapore's Tuas Port.
Luojing Terminal in Shanghai Cleared for Foreign Trade
Shanghai has approved the first phase of its automated Luojing container terminal for foreign-trade operations
Port of Brisbane Sets New Record With 1.74M TEU
The Port of Brisbane handled a record 1.74 million teu during the 2025/26 financial year as the port continues to invest in new infrastructure.
Cairns Accelerates Dredging After Cruise Channel Silts Up
Australia's Ports North has brought forward maintenance dredging in Trinity Inlet after unusually heavy silt buildup reduced water depths.
Accidents
Typhoon Dujuan Could Force Costa Serena and Athletes to Leave Nagoya
Typhoon Dujuan may force Costa Serena to leave Nagoya with Asian Games athletes under the port's emergency evacuation procedures.
Norwegian Getaway Passenger Risks Life for Selfie VIDEO
A concerning video shared on social media shows a passenger standing on the outside of Norwegian Getaway to take a selfie.
Dali Casualty Becomes Largest Loss in P&I Market History
The Dali casualty has become the biggest single loss ever recorded in the P&I insurance market, with reserves now exceeding $2.8 billion.
13 Passengers Charged After Mass Brawl on Costa Smeralda VIDEO
Thirteen passengers aged between 18 and 20 have been charged following a violent confrontation aboard the cruise ship Costa Smeralda.
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Celebrates Its Two Millionth Passenger
Virgin Voyages has reached a new milestone after welcoming the two-millionth passenger to choose a sailing with the cruise line.
Disney Dream Makes Maiden Visit to Madeira Island
The Disney Dream made its inaugural visit to Madeira on September 16, 2026, calling at Funchal during a transatlantic voyage.
Royal Caribbean Passenger Takes Cruise Ban Dispute to Court
Passenger prevented from boarding Royal Caribbean cruise pursues claim worth A$22,000 after cruise line placed him on “no sail” list.
Costa Fortuna Begins Transformation Into Beachcomber
The former Costa Fortuna has entered the early stages of its transformation into Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber.