Seabourn Announces Speakers for Quest's 2027 World Cruise
Captain Kristina Steinle Takes Command of AIDAluna
China's Blue Dream Faces Legal Issues and Possible Ship Sales
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas 2027 Return to Singapore
Ship Loses Containers in Pacific, Arrives at Long Beach
Holland America Adds Short Southeast Asia Cruise Itinerary
MOL Shares Surge After Elliott Investment Stake
Shipping
CMA CGM Expands Multimodal Routes Around Hormuz
French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM is introducing alternative multimodal transport options that combine sea, rail, and road.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Launches Indian Ocean Expeditions
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces new series of 10 expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Madagascar, set to take place during the winter 2027-28.
Four Dead After Fishing Vessel Collides With Cargo Ship Off Japan
Four crew members from a fishing vessel have been confirmed dead following a collision with a cargo ship that caused the trawler to capsize.
Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Departs Fujairah After Attack
Reports say an Indian-flagged tanker safely left Fujairah Port in the UAE on March 15 after the port was reportedly targeted by an Iranian attack
Ports
AIDA Cruises Returns for Hamburg Port Anniversary
Hamburg will celebrate its 837th Port Anniversary from May 8 to 10, one of Europe’s largest maritime events, with AIDA Cruises again taking part
Hamburg Cruise Passenger Numbers Rise in 2025
Hamburg Cruise Port has recorded 1,416,715 cruise passengers during the 2025 season, a number that is up from the 1,301,295 seen in 2024.
Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as Caribbean Homeport
Princess Cruises is to begin offering cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting in early 2027, according to information on the company’s website.
Hamburg Prepares for 837th Port Anniversary Celebration
Hamburg to mark its port's 837th anniversary in May. Around one million visitors from across the world are expected to gather along the Elbe River.
Accidents
Norovirus Cases Reported on Princess Cruises’ Star Princess
A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard Star Princess, the newest and largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, during its most recent voyage.
False Man Overboard Alert Reported on MSC Seashore
Passengers aboard MSC Seashore faced a brief moment of concern early Tuesday morning after reports circulated that a man had fallen overboard.
Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier named the Nota App was successfully refloated after running aground in the Çanakkale Strait on March 11th.
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.
Cruise Industry
Athletes to Stay on Cruise Ship Costa Serena for Asian Games
Thousands of athletes set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will be accommodated onboard the Costa Serena cruise ship in Nagoya.
Explora Journeys Launches Jannik Sinner Wellness Program
Explora Journeys introduces a new onboard wellbeing initiative in partnership with Grand Slam champion and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner.
MSC Opens Bookings for Upgraded Musica and Orchestra
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for sailings on MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, both of which are being enhanced to include the MSC Yacht Club.
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