Holland America Evolution Adds Major Technical Ship Upgrades
Toxic Leak on MSC Ship Shuts Down Antwerp Port Operations
MSC World Asia to Debut Largest Venchi Experience at Sea
French Floating Wind O&M Contract Won by Principle Power
Visio Expands North China Cruise Program with Qingdao Sailings
Galveston Studies Fifth Cruise Terminal's Traffic Impact
Crew Member Dies After Overboard Incident on Regal Princess
Shipping
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.
IMO Backs Carbon Mineralization Pathway for Shipping
Proposal to classify carbon mineralization as a permanent carbon storage method for shipping receives in-principle backing at the IMO.
Ports
Panama Canal to Tighten Draft Limits as El Niño Strengthens
Panama Canal Authority to introduce additional draft restrictions for vessels using its Neopanamax locks later this summer.
PSA Invests in Major Deepwater Port Expansion in Vietnam
PSA Vietnam has entered into an agreement to invest in Lach Huyen Port Investment Joint Stock Company.
CMA CGM to Buy FedEx Supply Chain in $1.4 Billion Deal
CMA CGM Group has reached an agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain from FedEx in a transaction worth $1.4 billion.
American Patriot Makes First Visit to Port of Milwaukee
American Cruise Lines’ 130-passenger vessel, American Patriot, has made its inaugural call at the Port of Milwaukee.
Accidents
Asian Piracy Incidents Fall to Seven-Year First-Half Low
Reported cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia have dropped to their lowest first-half total in seven years.
Pirates Board Tanker in Gulf of Aden During Armed Attack
An armed pirate attack targeted a tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday, approximately 76 nautical miles south of Balhaf, Yemen.
Cruise Captain Arrested After Passenger Falls into Sea at Corfu
Greek authorities arrest captain of cruise ship after passenger falls into water during mooring incident at port of Kerkyra on Corfu.
Venezuelan Crude Export Surge Boosts Tanker Demand
Venezuela’s seaborne crude oil exports more than double, creating opportunities for the tanker market and increasing South America's role in energy trade.
Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Cancels Spectrum Cruise Due to Typhoon
Royal Caribbean canceled Spectrum of the Seas sailing due to depart on July 11th after a typhoon disrupted operations in Shanghai.
Passenger Arrested on Drug Charges During Scarlet Lady Cruise
A 35-year-old passenger was taken off Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady after being arrested by Greek authorities on drug-related allegations.
Dream Cruises to Host Fitness Voyage with Netflix Star Amotti
Dream Cruises announces athlete Kim Jae Hong, better known as Amotti will lead a special fitness-themed cruise aboard the Genting Dream.
Excellent Entertainment Celebrates 25 Years with Disney Cruise Line
Excellent Entertainment celebrates 25 years of working with Disney Cruise Line; a partnership that's recruited performers and technical specialists.