MSC Poesia Enters Malta Drydock for Major Refit
EU Delays Russia Maritime Sanctions Package
China Cruise Lines Focus on South Korea in 2026
UK Targets Russian Oil and LNG in New Sanctions
Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure
Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Launches 2026 Newcastle Cruise Season
ILO and IMO Mark 20 Years of Maritime Labour Convention
Shipping
Union and Lawmakers Challenge Hapag ZIM Deal
Resistance to Hapag-Lloyd’s proposed acquisition of Israeli's ZIM is intensifying with labor unrest mounting and the transaction under scrutiny.
ZIM Workers Escalate Strike Over Hapag-Lloyd Sale
Employees at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services intensify industrial action after the announcement of its proposed $4.2bn acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd.
Suspicious Small Craft Activity Reported Near Gulf of Aden
On Tuesday February 17th, a merchant vessel reported an encounter with three small boats roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen.
Ports
Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier at Port of Vancouver
A blaze erupted aboard a bulk carrier on the evening of February 18 while the vessel was alongside and discharging cargo at the Port of Vancouver.
APM Terminals Takes Stake in Jeddah Container Facility
APM Terminals has acquired a minority interest in a container terminal in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia that is currently operated by DP World.
AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal
AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.
UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion
UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.
Accidents
Man Arrested at Singapore Cruise Centre Over Drug Seizure
Authorities detain 27-year-old Indonesian at Singapore Cruise Centre after kilogram of suspected controlled substances was found in his luggage.
Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship
Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.
Repeat Offender Jailed for Robbing Cruise Visitor in Antigua
A man with a criminal background has been sentenced to prison following a robbery involving a British cruise passenger in St. John’s, Antigua.
Harbor Pilot Falls While Boarding Emerald Princess
A harbor transfer briefly escalated into an emergency on February 10 when a harbor pilot fell into the sea whilst boarding the Emerald Princess.
Cruise Industry
Lindblad Help Giant Tortoises Return to Floreana After 100 Years
For the first time in over a century giant tortoises are reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galápagos National Park, partly helped by Lindblad.
Costa Unveils New Careers Video Spotlighting Staff
Costa Cruises has launched a new Costa Careers video that offers an inside look at the people behind its global operations.
Princess Sets Guinness Record for Margarita Sales
Princess Cruises has earned a new Guinness World Records title after selling the highest number of margaritas within an eight-hour period.
Carnival Conquest Returns to Miami After Refit
Carnival Conquest is back in Miami following a 12-day drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard, Carnival Cruise Line confirmed in a statement.
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