U.S. Switches Cruise Crew Landing Permits to Digital I-95
KHNP Consortium Wins Bid for 800MW Korean Offshore Wind Project
Carnival Honors Crew Hero Who Saved Choking Infant at Sea
MSC Cruises Launches July 4 Cruise Savings Promotion
Margaritaville at Sea Welcomes Its One Millionth Guest
Norwegian Sun Alters Baltic Cruise After Engine Problems
Eight Detained Seafarers Repatriated After Iran Release
Shipping
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.
Dubai-Based Mayborne Bulk Launches New Shipping Venture
A new dry bulk shipping company has been established in Dubai by two experienced figures from the maritime industry.
Ports
American Patriot Makes First Visit to Port of Milwaukee
American Cruise Lines’ 130-passenger vessel, American Patriot, has made its inaugural call at the Port of Milwaukee.
San Diego Sets Time for Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show
Port of San Diego has announced the start time for Big Bay Boom, said to be the largest Fourth of July fireworks display on the West Coast.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Wins Muslim-Friendly Transport Award
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong has received the Muslim-friendly Transport Hub of the Year title at the Halal in Travel Awards 2026.
Alexandria Welcomes Aroya Cruises Interporting Operations
The Alexandria Port Authority has marked the launch of interporting operations in Egypt in partnership with Aroya Cruises.
Accidents
Venezuelan Crude Export Surge Boosts Tanker Demand
Venezuela’s seaborne crude oil exports more than double, creating opportunities for the tanker market and increasing South America's role in energy trade.
Dali Chief Engineer Admits Safety Breach in Bridge Case
Prosecutors enter into deferred prosecution agreement with chief engineer of the Dali after he acknowledged conduct that amounted to criminal violation.
Ferry Hits Jetty at Greek Port of Rafina
The Greek-flagged ro-ro passenger ferry Andros King struck a jetty at the entrance to the Port of Rafina on June 8, causing serious damage.
Cruise Passenger Brawl in Nassau Ends in Arrests
A fight involving cruise passengers at Nassau Cruise Port escalated into a confrontation with police, leading to several arrests and injuries to officers.
Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises Reveals Biggest-Ever Winter 2027 Season
TUI River Cruises has revealed its winter 2027 program, describing it as the largest winter season the cruise line has ever launched.
Celebrity Cruises Wins Record 25 Wine Spectator Awards
Celebrity Cruises reaches milestone, earning 25 Wine Spectator Awards for 2026, the highest number the brand has received to date.
Aroya Launches First 2026 Cruises to Greece and Turkey
The Aroya departed Istanbul on Saturday to begin Aroya Cruises’ first voyages to the Greek Islands and Turkey for the 2026 season.
Carnival Eyes More Fleet Upgrades After AIDA Success
Carnival Corporation to expand ship refurbishments across additional brands following results of AIDA Evolution modernization program.