Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit
Cruise Industry Brings Billions to Australian Economy
South Korea Targets 25 GW of Offshore Wind Zones by 2031
Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima
Seabourn Opens Bookings for Quest's 138-Day 2029 World Cruise
Search Underway After Cargo Ship Sinks in Sea of Marmara
More Australian Ports to Welcome Cruise Ships for 2026-2027
Shipping
Illness Causes More Than 80% of Seafarer Deaths at Sea
More than four out of five seafarer fatalities handled by Britannia P&I were linked to illness rather than accidents says a report.
SK Gas Pays Record $5.3m for Panama Canal Transit Slot
SK Gas has set a new record for an expedited transit through the Panama Canal, paying $5.3 million to secure a passage.
Russia-Linked Tankers Turn to New Fraudulent Ship Flags
Russia-linked tankers have begun falsely claiming registration under the flags of Syria and Myanmar for the first time.
22 Seafarers Missing After Bulker Sinks in Bay of Bengal
Twenty-two seafarers are missing after the Panamax bulk carrier Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal.
Ports
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.
Durban Gateway Terminal Faces Fresh Congestion Crisis
South Africa’s biggest container gateway is again experiencing severe disruption with vessels facing delays of between 8 and 12 days.
Accidents
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.
Carnival Breeze Damaged After Contact with Cozumel Pier
Carnival Breeze sustained minor damage to its exterior after making contact with a pier while docking in Cozumel on Monday.
Trial Delayed for Teen Charged in Carnival Horizon Death
The federal trial of a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon is postponed.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier at Cardiff Dock
A fire has broken out aboard the bulk carrier Federal Welland while the vessel was moored in Cardiff, Wales.
Cruise Industry
Crown Princess Opens Australia’s 2026-27 Cruise Season
Crown Princess is set to officially open Australia's 2026-27 international cruise season when it arrives in Sydney today.
Carnival Adjusts Bahamas Itineraries Through 2028
Carnival Cruise Line announces itinerary changes affecting Carnival Conquest, Carnival Legend and Carnival Elation through to 2028.
NCLH Seeks Dismissal of Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit
NCLH and former directors ask Miami-Dade judge to permanently dismiss compensation lawsuit brought by former President and CEO.
Adora Magic City Begins First Cruise Season from Shenzhen
Adora Magic City departed from Shenzhen beginning its first international cruise in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.