Cunard Partners with Olivier Awards for 50th Year at Royal Albert Hall
Antwerp Oil Spill Clean-Up Continues After Bunkering Incident
Cork Cruise Season Begins With AIDAluna & Record 2026 Schedule
MSC Reaches 1,000 Ships as Growth Milestone Achieved
Successful Antarctica Season Reported by HX Expeditions
Sweden Releases Bulk Carrier After Pollution Violation
VLCC Orders Reach Record Levels Amid Market Surge
Shipping
Multiple Vessel Incidents Reported in Kiel Canal, Germany
Several maritime incidents involving cargo vessels took place along Germany’s Kiel Canal on April 10, occurring within just a few hours of each other.
Australia Bans Bulk Carrier Over Crew Welfare Violations
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority announced on April 9 that the bulk carrier BBG Wuzhou has been barred from entering Australian waters.
France Plans Tougher Penalties for Shadow Tankers
France is to strengthen enforcement against illicit tanker operations, with proposals to increase penalties for vessels sailing without valid flags.
Liberian Registry Urges Stronger Seafarer Compliance Checks
The Liberian Registry calls on shipowners, managers, crewing agencies, operators to reassess and strengthen their seafarer compliance processes.
Ports
Switzerland Seeks Role in EU Port Security Alliance
Switzerland is increasing efforts to be part of the European Union’s port alliance, aiming to reinforce its position in Europe’s logistics network.
Explosion Near Panama Canal Bridge Kills One, Injures Three
A deadly explosion at a fuel storage and loading site near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama has left one person dead and three others injured.
Panama Ports Company Files Arbitration Case Against Maersk
Panama Ports Company, part of CK Hutchison, has initiated arbitration proceedings against Maersk, alleging they tried to take over its Panama Canal ops.
Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community
The Port of Lisbon has broadened its annual Cruise Activity Awards to place greater emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.
Accidents
MSC Euribia Norway Cruise Cancelled Over Delays
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first scheduled Norway sailing of MSC Euribia for the upcoming summer season, intended to depart on May 2nd.
Activist Vessel Rams Krill Trawler Near Antarctica
A krill fishing vessel named the Antarctic Sea was intentionally struck by the activist ship Bandero on March 31st, resulting in minor damage.
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.
Cruise Industry
Hero of the Seas to Debut New Features at 2027 Launch
Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Hero of the Seas, is set to introduce a range of new features when it enters service in 2027.
Margaritaville at Sea Signs Long-Term Wärtsilä Deal
Margaritaville at Sea has entered into a 10-year agreement with Wärtsilä covering lifecycle planning, maintenance support, and technical services.
MSC Cruises Expands South America Fleet for Winter
MSC Cruises is to deploy five ships to South America for the 2026-27 winter season, following the decision to reposition Seaview to the region.
MSC Seashore Enters Drydock at Grand Bahama Yard
The MSC Seashore has begun a scheduled drydock for routine maintenance, arriving at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas on April 1st.
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