Hapag-Lloyd Plans Indian Ocean Expeditions for 2027
Swedish Coast Guard Vessel Collides With Ferry in Port
Celebrity Solstice Debuts Major Upgrades in Singapore
Queen Mary 2 Arrives in Sydney During World Voyage
MSC Euribia Issues Safety Guidance While Docked in Dubai
MSC Works With Airlines to Repatriate Guests
Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore to Fireworks
Shipping
Greenpeace Blocks Uranium Ship at French Port of Dunkirk
Greenpeace campaigners stopped a cargo vessel, the Mikhail Dudin, transporting uranium at the French port of Dunkirk on the morning of March 2nd.
Australian Firm Fined Over E-Waste Hidden in Shipping Container
An Australian recycling company has been fined nearly $20,000 after an illegal shipment of electronic waste was intercepted overseas last year.
US Targets Iran Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and mounting US military pressure on Iran, Washington introduces new sanctions aimed at Iran’s shadow fleet.
Ports
Vancouver Cruise Port Set for Record 2026 Season
The Port of Vancouver prepared to welcome its first cruise call of 2026 when the Disney Wonder arrived at Canada Place on Thursday February 26th.
Maersk to Shift Felixstowe Calls to London Gateway
Maersk confirms plans to move operations from the Port of Felixstowe to London Gateway following a reassessment of its Asia–Europe services.
Stornoway Port Sets Sights on Record 2026 Cruise Season
Stornoway Port is preparing to welcome 89 cruise ship calls during 2026, reinforcing its prominence as one of Scotland’s premier cruise destinations.
Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier at Port of Vancouver
A blaze erupted aboard a bulk carrier on the evening of February 18 while the vessel was alongside and discharging cargo at the Port of Vancouver.
Accidents
Fire on Passenger Ship Silja Serenade Car Deck Contained
A blaze erupted on March 2 aboard Finland-flagged passenger ship Silja Serenade after a truck transporting scrap metal caught fire on the car deck.
TUI Cancels Gulf Cruises on Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5
TUI Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of several Arabian Gulf sailings that were scheduled to operate this week aboard Mein Schiff 4 and 5.
MSC Cancels Middle Eastern Sailings on Euribia
MSC Cruises confirms the cancellation of two upcoming Middle East voyages aboard MSC Euribia due to the current situation in the Arabian Gulf.
Norovirus Cases Reported on MS Westerdam in Hong Kong
Hong Kong health authorities initiated epidemiological monitoring on Sunday after a norovirus outbreak was identified aboard the MS Westerdam.
Cruise Industry
Acapulco Welcomes Oceania Vista's 1,108 Guests with Ceremony
The cruise ship Oceania Vista docked in Acapulco, Mexico on Monday morning with the 1,108 passengers treated to a dockside welcome ceremony.
American Cruise Lines Unveils Columbia & Snake Rivers Voyage
American Cruise Lines announces 15-night Grand Columbia and Snake Rivers Cruise set to launch in May 2027, according to a company press release.
Avora Buys Regent's Seven Seas Navigator for Residences
Avora Residences has purchased the Seven Seas Navigator from Regent and plans to relaunch the vessel in January 2028 under the name Avora Lumina.
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Fleetwide $1M Lottery Game
Carnival rolls out new lottery across its fleet in North America and Europe, offering eligible guests the opportunity to win up to $1 million.
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