Princess Cruises’ Alfredo’s Earns Italian Cuisine Certification
Anthem of the Seas Resumes Sydney Cruises After Repairs
Maersk Confirms Order for Eight 18,600 TEU Boxships
Nick Cosslett Returns to Fred. Olsen as Borealis Director
Amangati to Debut With Helipads and Curated Shore Access
Panama-Flag Container Ship Sinks Off Phuket Coast
TUI Cruises Introduces Exclusive Mein Schiff Monopoly Game
Shipping
India Detains Three Tankers in Offshore Oil Smuggling Case
India’s coast guard took custody of three tankers located 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, targeting an international oil smuggling network.
MSC Expands LNG Container Ship Order With Eight More Vessels
MSC takes another step toward expanding its LNG-powered fleet by confirming options for eight additional 11,500 teu dual-fuel containerships.
Maersk and ONE Report Losses as Container Market Weakens
Pressure on the container shipping sector deepens after Maersk joined ONE in reporting losses in its ocean business for the final quarter of 2025.
Car Carrier Ordering Slows as Overcapacity Risks Rise
Previously booming newbuild market for car carriers is losing momentum, with concerns about excess capacity growing across the PCTC sector.
Ports
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Red Sea Routing
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are to return to Red Sea transits on one of their joint Gemini Cooperation services, taking a step back into the region.
MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port
MSC Orchestra was unable to enter the French port of Marseille yesterday after protesting maritime workers blocked access to the harbor entrance.
APM Terminals Ready to Step In at Panama Canal Ports
Maersk-controlled APM Terminals has indicated that it may take on a temporary role in operating the Balboa and Cristobal terminal facilities.
India Launches $1.2bn Plan to Boost Container Production
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces initiative that includes ₹10,000 crore program to build domestic container manufacturing industry.
Accidents
Passenger Airlifted From AIDAperla After Medical Emergency
A passenger traveling aboard AIDAperla was evacuated Tuesday morning after experiencing a heart attack while the vessel was sailing near Bonaire.
Estonia Detains Baltic Spirit Over Suspected Smuggling
Bahamas-flagged reefer ship Baltic Spirit is detained by Estonian authorities amid suspicions of smuggling activity connected to Ecuador cargo.
Medical Evacuation Carried Out on Icon of the Seas
Medical evacuation was conducted on Icon of the Seas during its current Eastern Caribbean sailing after two guests suffered serious medical issues
Norwegian Breakaway Returns to NYC Early Due to Winter Storm
Norwegian Breakaway arrived back in New York City one day ahead of its schedule thanks to a winter weather system impacting its planned itinerary.
Cruise Industry
Seabourn Venture Sets New Southern Record in Antarctica
Seabourn Venture sailed 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctic expedition marking the furthest southern point reached by a Carnival operated ship.
Costa Cruises Celebrates World Nutella Day at Sea
Costa Cruises celebrated World Nutella Day on February 5 with a variety of Nutella-themed treats served at its onboard Nutella Bar, the company said
Norwegian Bliss Ends Jersey Boys Broadway Production
Sailings on Norwegian Bliss will no longer feature the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” according to a recent update from Norwegian Cruise Line.
Holland America Line Expands 2027-28 Pacific Itineraries
Holland America announced new itineraries for 2027–28 season, covering destinations including Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and the Pacific Coast.
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