Bali Governor Urges Bartenders to Build Careers at Home
CSCL Star Arrival Highlights Benefits of Elbe Deepening at Hamburg
P&O Cruises Extends Taste of Barbados Culinary Program
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men from Boat Near Ibiza
MSC Sees Automation Shaping Future Container Terminals
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream Extends Qingdao, Dalian Port Staycations
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks After Grounding Near Zhoushan, China
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
Spain Approves €1.57bn Investment for State-Owned Ports
Spain has approved €1.57 billion ($1.8 billion) in public investment for its state-owned port network in 2027.
Mexico Sets New Cruise Tourism Record in First Half of 2026
Mexico achieves best-ever first half for cruise tourism, welcoming more than 6.5 million cruise passengers between January and June.
Kalmar and APM Terminals Partner on Terminal Automation
Kalmar and APM Terminals enter into partnership to advance the development and rollout of the Kalmar One automation platform.
ICTSI Extends Manila Container Terminal Deal Until 2063
ICTSI awarded 25-year extension to concession for Manila International Container Terminal, allowing them to operate until May 2063.
Accidents
Six Reported After False Emergency Broadcast on MSC Divina
Six passengers reported to Italian authorities after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to MSC Divina's onboard PA system.
Georgia Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Children at Sea
44-year-old man is arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral following allegations he assaulted two children onboard.
Viking Ullur Evacuated After Running Aground on Danube River
Passengers and crew aboard the Viking Ullur were evacuated after the river cruise ship ran aground on the Danube River on Tuesday.
Filipino Crew Member Injured in Fall on Cruise Ship Near Greece
A Filipino crew member suffered serious injuries after falling several meters while working aboard a cruise ship anchored off the Greek island of Spetses
Cruise Industry
Oosterdam Begins Mediterranean Solar Eclipse Cruise
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam sailed from Lisbon on Sunday, beginning its 13-night “Mediterranean Solar Eclipse” cruise.
Mexico Doubles Cruise Tourism Fee From August 1, 2026
Cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports will face a higher Non-Resident Duty (DNR) from August 1, 2026.
Adora Mediterranea to Host Beijing Opera Themed Cruises
Adora Cruises announces voyages celebrating Beijing Opera aboard the Adora Mediterranea for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day.
Santorini Staircase Closure Disrupts Cruise Ship Excursions
Karavolades Stairs, the staircase connecting Santorini's old port with the town of Fira, is temporarily closed, according to local media reports.