Royal Caribbean to Resume Year-Round SE Asia Cruises from Singapore
Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily
Olam Agri and Vitol Trial Cashew-Based Marine Fuel in Singapore
MACN Launches Global Platform to Track Port Corruption Risks
Virgin Voyages Sets New Revenue Record as Demand Surges
Panama Canal Cuts Capacity as El Niño Drought Risk Grows
MSC Foundation Expands Coral Restoration Efforts in Bahamas
Shipping
Union Raises Alarm Over Indian Crew on Hormuz-Bound Vessel VIDEO
Pirates Hijack Cameroon-Flagged Cargo Ship as Regional Threat Grows
Somali pirates seize Cameroon-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia, adding to growing concerns over a resurgence in piracy.
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.
Ports
US Coast Guard Ends Extra Security Rules for Nigerian Ports
US Coast Guard removes Nigeria from Port Security Advisory ending additional security measures applying to vessels from Nigerian ports.
Lyttelton Port Plans NZ$821m Expansion for Growing Trade
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is moving forward with an NZ$821m ($476m) development at Te Awaparahi Bay.
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.
Accidents
Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada
Passenger onboard Ovation of the Seas evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.
Bulk Carrier Loses Engine Power Near Port of Santos
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier LFG Affluence suffers loss of engine power while approaching Port of Santos, Brazil on Aug. 11.
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.
Cruise Industry
Viking Alters Rhine Cruise as Low Water Disrupts Sailing
Viking informs passengers of changes to Aug. 19 departure of Viking Idun as low water levels continue to affect navigation on the Rhine.
Fred. Olsen Becomes First Cruise Line to Sign Seafarer Pledge
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has become the first cruise line to sign the Merchant Navy Welfare Board's (MNWB) Seafarer Pledge.
TUI Cruises Shares Helicopter Rescue Drill on Mein Schiff 7 VIDEO
TUI Cruises offers glimpse into important aspect of safety at sea by releasing footage of helicopter evacuation training exercise.
Carnival Launches Shoe Recycling Program Across U.S. Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line has teamed up with Sneaker Impact to introduce a footwear recycling program across its US fleet.