Princess Cruises Plans Launch of New Onboard Initiative
Fred. Olsen Wins MIDAS Award for Italian Menu
Stowaway Fox Travels From UK to New York on Cargo Ship
False Man Overboard Alert Reported on MSC Seashore
Hamburg Prepares for 837th Port Anniversary Celebration
Royal Caribbean Debuts America’s Got Talent Show at Sea
Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait
Shipping
Warning of Bridge Strike Risk on Washington's Columbia River
Leaders in Columbia River shipping industry warn the likelihood of a large vessel colliding with the Lewis and Clark Bridge between is increasing.
OOCL Sunflower Loses Containers in North Pacific Storm
Reports say that the OOCL Sunflower lost around 57 containers while sailing south of the Aleutian Islands in the North Pacific Ocean on March 3.
Two Missing After Tanker Hits Fishing Boat Off Kerala
Two fishermen are feared to have died after the chemical tanker Solis collided with the fishing trawler St. Joseph in the Arabian Sea off Kerala.
Hong Kong Completes First Green Methanol Bunkering
Hong Kong carried out its first green methanol bunkering operation when the dual-fuel chemical tanker Da Qing 268 supplied fuel to CM Hong Kong.
Ports
Dockworker Protest Blocks Access to Port of Maceió
Access to the Port of Maceió was disrupted Wednesday after dockworkers organized a protest that blocked traffic ahead of MSC Seaview's arrival.
Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings to Brooklyn
Virgin Voyages has announced that its cruises departing from New York City will begin sailing from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal starting April 6.
Port of Long Beach Launches Children’s Environmental Book
The Port of Long Beach releases new children’s book, Soleil the Sea Lion Explores the Green Port, written by the port’s media relations manager.
Swedish Coast Guard Vessel Collides With Ferry in Port
A vessel operated by the Swedish Coast Guard struck the passenger ferry Eckerö while it was docked at the ferry terminal in Grisslehamn, Sweden.
Accidents
Cruise Lines Cancel Remaining Arabian Gulf Seasons
Cruise lines have canceled the rest of their 2025–26 winter operations in the Arabian Gulf due to ongoing security concerns in the region.
ILO and BIMCO Launch Injury Protection for Ship Recycling
The ILO and BIMCO introduce pilot employment injury scheme aimed at improving protection and rights for workers in Bangladeshi ship recycling.
MSC Divina Crew Rescue Distressed Boat Near Honduras
Crew members on MSC Divina helped rescue people from a vessel in distress late last night while the cruise ship was sailing near Roatán, Honduras.
Mein Schiff 4 Crew Repatriation Begins After Gulf Disruption
TUI Cruises has started repatriating crew members from the Mein Schiff 4, stranded in the Persian Gulf, after all passengers were disembarked.
Cruise Industry
MarineXchange Adds AI Booking Feature to Cabin TVs
MXP launches new AI-powered feature for its in-cabin interactive TV system designed to help cruise lines boost onboard revenue, the company said.
Carnival Introduces Express Dining for Faster Meals
Carnival has unveiled a dining concept for passengers called “Express Dining” which allows guests to enjoy a multi-course dinner in under an hour.
Adora Cruises Launches Sea Film Festival Sailings
Adora Cruises introduces film festival themed cruises from March through June this year on Adora Magic City, Adora Mediterranea and Piano Land.
AIDAmar Begins Winter in the Far North Cruise From Hamburg
On March 7th, AIDAmar departed on its first sailing of the winter season, beginning a 14-day voyage on the “Winter in the Far North” itinerary.
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