British Cruise Passenger Found Dead During Santorini Visit
Viking Unveils 2028-29 Ocean Cruise Season and New Ships
Seven Seas Navigator Begins Final Northern Europe Season in Dover
Rescue Effort Continues After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks
Margaritaville at Sea Revives Halloween Cruises for 2026
UK Supreme Court Backs Buyer Compensation in Ship Sale Case
Disney Dream Crew Drink Tampering Claim Investigated in Spain
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
Port of Rotterdam Cargo Volumes Edge Higher in First Half
The Port of Rotterdam handled 212 million tonnes of cargo during the first six months of 2026, representing a 0.4% increase.
DP World Port Botany Gates to Close During Industrial Action
DP World to temporarily close the gates at Port Botany for four hours on Friday as protected industrial action impacts landside operations.
Panama Canal Reduces Booking Slots Over El Niño Concerns
Panama Canal Authority to reduce daily transit bookings as concerns grow that El Niño weather pattern could limit water supplies.
MARAD and Long Beach to Explore Nuclear Power for Ships
The U.S. Maritime Administration is to sign landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to study the use of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Accidents
Sinokor Crews Offered Pay Increase for Hormuz Round Trips
Sinokor Group is offering crew members an additional six months' salary for completing a one-month voyage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthis Announce Naval Blockade Against Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia.
Ferry and Cargo Ship Collide at Port of Souda in Greece
A Ro-Ro passenger ferry and a cargo vessel collided in the Greek port of Souda on July 21st causing minor damage to both ships.
Crew Member Found Dead Aboard Celebrity Constellation
Italian authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member was found dead aboard the Celebrity Constellation.
Cruise Industry
Silversea Unveils Culinary Voyages Inspired by Local Flavors
Silversea introduces S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Culinary Voyages designed to showcase the food at each destination.
Couple Sues AIDA Cruises Over Nudist Area Changes
Couple takes legal action against AIDA Cruises after claiming extensive changes made to AIDAdiva altered their experience.
Erie Added to Great Lakes Voyage for 2028 Say Victory Cruise Lines
Victory Cruise Lines will include Erie, Pennsylvania, in a new Great Lakes Voyage launching in 2028, with the first scheduled call set for July 2028.
Royal Caribbean Expands Community Investment in Mahahual, Mexico
Royal Caribbean announces plan to build Mahahual K’iin Community Center, designed to benefit residents of Mahahual, Mexico.