Explosion Near Panama Canal Bridge Kills One, Injures Three
Norwegian Sun Heads to Singapore for Scheduled Drydock
Panama Ports Company Files Arbitration Case Against Maersk
Formula 1-Themed Retail Experience Arrives on Arvia
Freedom of the Seas to Replace Mariner in Southampton
Carnival Drops Tracy Arm Fjord From Alaska Cruises
Activist Vessel Rams Krill Trawler Near Antarctica
Shipping
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.
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.
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
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.
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Two Ships Collide on Mississippi River, One Grounds
U.S. Coast Guard reports a collision between two vessels on the Mississippi River on March 23, which resulted in one of the ships running aground
Cruise Industry
Mein Schiff Reading Cruises Return With Expanded Program
Mein Schiff’s reading cruises are set to return, continuing their blend of travel and literature with a program designed just for book lovers.
Oceania Launches Floating Pastry Academy for Chefs
Oceania Cruises introduces a training initiative for its pastry chefs in collaboration with The Butter Book, a digital culinary training platform.
Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new approach to small-ship travel, combining river and ocean cruising into a single, seamless experience.
Costa Favolosa Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Europe
Costa Favolosa has departed Buenos Aires, beginning a repositioning cruise back to Europe after completing its recent South American season.
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