Adora Flora City Unveils First Cruise Itineraries in Asia
Drone Strike on Tuapse Port, Russia Causes Fire and Casualty
Star Princess Completes First Panama Canal Transit
Top Cruise Lines Honored at F&B@Sea 2026 Awards
Two Incidents on Carnival Splendor Shock Passengers
India Launches Maritime Insurance Pool for P&I Cover
Cruise Ships Resume Voyages After Hormuz Reopens
Shipping
Search Underway After U.S. Cargo Vessel Missing in Pacific
U.S. Coast Guard reports a US-flagged cargo ship went missing in the western Pacific after being caught in Typhoon Sinlaku on Wednesday, 15 April.
IMO Approves New Ship Registration Transparency Rules
The IMO has introduced new guidance intended to increase transparency in ship registration and address the rising misuse of vessel flags.
Wilhelmsen Launches Cyclus Marine for Vessel Lifecycle
Wilhelmsen Ship Management has introduced a new company, Cyclus Marine, focused on managing the full lifecycle of vessels from build to recycling.
MSC Eyes Cruise Ships to Evacuate Seafarers in Gulf
MSC Cruises proposes using ships currently stranded in the Persian Gulf to evacuate thousands of seafarers who remain onboard commercial vessels.
Ports
Norwegian Jewel Restarts Cruise Sailings From Philadelphia
Norwegian Jewel became the first cruise ship in years to arrive and depart from Philadelphia as operations resume at the PhilaPort Cruise Port.
Marseille Port to Provide Power to Three Cruise Ships At Once
Port of Marseille Fos is preparing to become one of the first Mediterranean ports able to provide shore power to three large cruise ships at once.
Antwerp Oil Spill Clean-Up Continues After Bunkering Incident
Clean-up efforts are still ongoing at the Port of Antwerp following a significant oil spill that occurred during a bunkering operation on April 9.
Switzerland Seeks Role in EU Port Security Alliance
Switzerland is increasing efforts to be part of the European Union’s port alliance, aiming to reinforce its position in Europe’s logistics network.
Accidents
Search Suspended for Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Viva
The search operation for a crew member who went overboard from the Norwegian Viva has been officially called off Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed.
Sweden Releases Bulk Carrier After Pollution Violation
Sweden allow a bulk carrier to leave after its captain admitted breaching country’s Environmental Code by discharging coal residue into the Baltic.
Multiple Vessel Incidents Reported in Kiel Canal, Germany
Several maritime incidents involving cargo vessels took place along Germany’s Kiel Canal on April 10, occurring within just a few hours of each other.
MSC Euribia Norway Cruise Cancelled Over Delays
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first scheduled Norway sailing of MSC Euribia for the upcoming summer season, intended to depart on May 2nd.
Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises Orders Three Next-Gen LNG Cruise Ships
Princess announces new agreements with Fincantieri for the construction of three next-generation cruise ships, according to a company statement.
NCL Settles $2M Case Over COVID Cruise Marketing
Norwegian Cruise Line agrees to $2 million settlement with 12 U.S. states following an investigation into how it promoted cruises during COVID-19.
MSC Expands Bahamas Offering With New Sandy Cay
MSC Cruises is set to grow its private island portfolio in The Bahamas with the addition of Sandy Cay, a high-end destination planned for 2028.
Holland America Unveils $500M Fleet Upgrade Plan
Holland America Line has revealed a $500 million refurbishment initiative, Evolution, which will see six ships in its fleet undergo major upgrades.
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