Lyttelton Port Plans NZ$821m Expansion for Growing Trade
Fred. Olsen Becomes First Cruise Line to Sign Seafarer Pledge
Pirates Hijack Cameroon-Flagged Cargo Ship as Regional Threat Grows
TUI Cruises Shares Helicopter Rescue Drill on Mein Schiff 7 VIDEO
Bulk Carrier Loses Engine Power Near Port of Santos
Carnival Launches Shoe Recycling Program Across U.S. Fleet
MSC Bellissima Launches 2026 Summer Season from Shanghai
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
One Dead and Several Injured in Port of Rotterdam Blast
One person dies and several others injured following an explosion at a refinery and oil storage terminal in the Port of Rotterdam.
DP World Revenue Rises 13% Despite Middle East Disruption
DP World report 13.1% increase in first-half revenue as growth throughout ports and logistics operations help counter Middle East disruption.
Madeira Shortlisted for Two World Cruise Awards in 2026
Madeira secures nominations in two categories at the 2026 World Cruise Awards, continuing the archipelago's run of recognition.
Fire Breaks Out on Dole Colombia at Port of Wilmington
Fire broke out in the engine room of the banana-carrying reefer vessel Dole Colombia while it was berthed at the Port of Wilmington in the US.
Accidents
Seven Workers Killed in Bangladesh Shipyard Gas Leak
Seven workers have died following a toxic gas leak at a ship recycling facility in Bangladesh.
Container Ship Hits Hooghly Riverbank Near Diamond Harbour, West Bengal
Container ship strikes riverbank near Diamond Harbour in West Bengal on August 12th after encountering difficult conditions.
MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6m Over Charleston Engine Control Failure
MSC Shipmanagement receives $6 million fine and on probation after admitting it concealed engine-control issue aboard MSC Michigan VII.
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza
MSC Musica rescued eight men from a small boat approximately 16 miles east of Ibiza on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean Expands Australia and Asia Cruise Operations
Royal Caribbean to increase presence across Australia and Asia with the redeployment of three ships and additional itineraries.
Carnival Celebrates First-Ever Solar Eclipse Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line celebrates new milestone after passengers experience solar eclipse during company's first solar eclipse cruise.
Grand Voyages Cruise Documentary Debuts on Amazon Prime
“Grand Voyages,” a travel documentary series centered on cruising has made its debut on Amazon Prime.
P&O Cruises Extends Taste of Barbados Culinary Program
P&O Cruises is continuing its partnership with award-winning Barbadian chefs for a second season of its Taste of Barbados culinary program.