Liberian Registry Urges Stronger Seafarer Compliance Checks
Áak’w Juneau Landing Project Advances With Lease Agreement
Hong Glory Bulk Opens Athens Office to Expand Reach
Ambassador Cruise Line Marks Fifth Anniversary Sale
Costa Cruises Promotes Crew Health With Daily Habits
Seabourn Ship Brings Medical Aid to Remote Chilean Island
Explosion Near Panama Canal Bridge Kills One, Injures Three
Shipping
Panama Ports Company Files Arbitration Case Against Maersk
Panama Ports Company, part of CK Hutchison, has initiated arbitration proceedings against Maersk, alleging they tried to take over its Panama Canal ops.
Activist Vessel Rams Krill Trawler Near Antarctica
A krill fishing vessel named the Antarctic Sea was intentionally struck by the activist ship Bandero on March 31st, resulting in minor damage.
Singapore Issues Guide to Tackle Wildlife Trafficking at Sea
Singapore introduces guide outlining key warning signs to help maritime industry detect and respond to illegal wildlife trafficking in containers.
Hapag Lloyd Expands Stake in Indian Ports Group
Hapag-Lloyd has raised its ownership in India’s JM Baxi Ports and Logistics to 50%, according to details confirmed in its 2025 annual report.
Ports
Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community
The Port of Lisbon has broadened its annual Cruise Activity Awards to place greater emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.
New Joint Venture to Develop Louisiana Container Terminal
Port NOLA, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited, have formed a joint venture to operate a new container terminal in St. Bernard Parish.
Gothenburg Port Expands with New Land Acquisition
The Port of Gothenburg has advanced its long-term expansion strategy by securing additional land in its outer harbor to support future development.
San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.
Accidents
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
Two COSCO Vessels Finally Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two large COSCO container ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, were given permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on March 30.
Bahrain Imposes Night Maritime Curfew Amid Security Concerns
The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a maritime curfew for sailors and seafarers, restricting movement between 6:00 pm and 4:00 am local time.
Indian LPG Tankers Safely Transit Strait of Hormuz
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on March 29 that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Cruise Industry
Norwegian Sun Heads to Singapore for Scheduled Drydock
Norwegian Sun has arrived at a Singapore shipyard for drydock maintenance after completing a winter deployment in Southeast Asia and the Far East.
Formula 1-Themed Retail Experience Arrives on Arvia
Developed by cruise retail specialist Harding+, a Formula 1-inspired retail and entertainment concept is to launch aboard P&O Arvia this summer.
Freedom of the Seas to Replace Mariner in Southampton
Royal Caribbean confirms that Freedom of the Seas will take over from Mariner of the Seas for the 2027 summer season sailing out of Southampton.
Carnival Drops Tracy Arm Fjord From Alaska Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will no longer be including Tracy Arm Fjord in its Alaska itineraries for the upcoming summer season.
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