AIDAdiva and AIDAperla Meet in Tenerife Port, Spain
Disney Launches “Midnight Magic” Cruise Ad Campaign
Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Departs Fujairah After Attack
MSC Opens Edinburgh Creative Studio for Cruise Entertainment
Fred. Olsen Funds Public Defibrillator in Liverpool, England
AIDAstella Marks 13 Years as It Sails Toward Europe
P&O Cruises Updates Final Payment Deadline for Bookings
Shipping
Stowaway Fox Travels From UK to New York on Cargo Ship
A red fox that secretly boarded a cargo ship in Southampton has journeyed across the Atlantic and is now being cared for at New York's Bronx Zoo.
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.
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.
Ports
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cruise Industry
Costa Toscana Returns to Mediterranean After Drydock
Costa Toscana is sailing in the Western Mediterranean following a scheduled drydock earlier this year at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard.
China Floats Out Second Domestically Built Cruise Ship
China reaches another milestone in its cruise shipbuilding sector with the float-out of its second domestically constructed large cruise vessel.
AIDAprima Hosts Winter Sports Cruise to Oslo
AIDAprima welcomed passengers for a short winter sports cruise to Oslo, running from March 12 to 17 with a two-day stop in the Norwegian capital.
Princess Cruises Plans Launch of New Onboard Initiative
Princess Cruises is to introduce a new onboard program called “The Princess Purpose,” with launch events scheduled on three ships in April 2026.
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