Five Dead and 87 Missing After Ferry Fire in Philippines
Accident Aboard Sun Princess Results in Death of Minnesota Pastor
Port of Baltimore Opens New Grain Transloading Facility
AIDAperla Strikes Quay After Breaking Moorings in France
US Plans $15m Digital Upgrade for Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port
Norwegian Sky Ends Career with Norwegian Cruise Line – and No Shops
Songkhla Port Receives First Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes
Shipping
Japan Engine Completes World-First Hydrogen Marine Engine
Japan Engine Corporation completes what it says is world’s first hydrogen-powered main engine designed for a large commercial vessel.
Panama Canal Water Crisis Forces New Shipping Route Changes
Deteriorating Panama Canal water situation begins to affect port calls, cargo routes and terminal planning throughout the Americas.
Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2bn ZIM Deal Amid Israeli Concerns
Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli private equity group FIMI are restructuring their proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM.
Oil Tanker Strikes Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia
The oil products tanker SMF Ixora collided with Malaysia’s Sungai Johor Bridge on September 2, 2026.
Ports
South Korea Approves Merger of Four Major Port Authorities
South Korea has officially approved plans to combine its four main port authorities into a single national body.
Crane Accident Injures Two During Cargo Lift at Mumbai Port
A major crane accident involving the bulk carrier Vienna occurred during heavy lift cargo operations at Mumbai Port on August 30.
US and New Zealand Back $60m Cook Islands Port Upgrade
United States and New Zealand commit around $60 million towards redevelopment of Penrhyn Port in northern Cook Islands.
Port of Auckland Reports Record Profit as Cargo Volumes Rise
Port of Auckland handles 932,209 teu during financial year ending June 30th, representing 5.5% increase compared with previous year.
Accidents
Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit
A passenger died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager while the cruise ship was visiting Ireland on August 28.
Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima
NCLH cooperate with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after three guests Norwegian Prima guest diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
Search Underway After Cargo Ship Sinks in Sea of Marmara
A search and rescue operation is taking place in the Sea of Marmara after a Turkish general cargo vessel is believed to have sunk.
Ferry and Oil Tanker Collide Near Penang, Injuring 21
A collision between a ferry and an oil tanker near Penang Port in Malaysia on Tuesday night, September 1, left 21 people injured.
Cruise Industry
Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit Against NCLH Dismissed
Frank Del Rio’s lawsuit against Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and four former directors has been dismissed.
Victoria, BC Expects 14 Cruise Ships and 46,000 Passengers
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is preparing to welcome 14 cruise ships to Ogden Point between September 7 and September 13.
TUI Launches New Mein Schiff Sales Campaign with Robbie Williams
TUI launches sales campaign for Mein Schiff as the cruise line enters the final stage of its early booking promotion for summer 2027.
AIDA Renames Repositioning Cruises as “Time-Out Voyages”
AIDA Cruises has rebranded its repositioning sailings as “Time-Out Voyages” for a program running through fall 2026 and spring 2027.