Port of Lisbon Sets New June Cruise Passenger Record
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream to Become Floating Hotel at Beer Festival
Pirates Hijack Tanker and Take It Toward Somali Coast
Ex-Royal Caribbean Waiter Challenges Internet Misconduct Dismissal
Costa Serena Begins Final Season in Asia Before Relocation
Coast Guard Evacuates Pregnant Passenger From Carnival Ship
Filipino Crew Member Dies After Falling Ill on Cruise Ship
Shipping
CMA CGM Names First French-Flagged LNG Megaship in Le Havre
CMA CGM has officially named its newest LNG-powered container ship, CMA CGM Notre Dame, during a ceremony in Le Havre.
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.
Ports
Toxic Leak on MSC Ship Shuts Down Antwerp Port Operations
A toxic chemical leak at Waasland Port in Antwerp prompted the evacuation of Deurganck Dock.
Galveston Studies Fifth Cruise Terminal's Traffic Impact
Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO announces the port is evaluating transportation and economic effects of proposed fifth cruise terminal.
Panama Canal to Tighten Draft Limits as El Niño Strengthens
Panama Canal Authority to introduce additional draft restrictions for vessels using its Neopanamax locks later this summer.
PSA Invests in Major Deepwater Port Expansion in Vietnam
PSA Vietnam has entered into an agreement to invest in Lach Huyen Port Investment Joint Stock Company.
Accidents
Danube Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises
Exceptionally low water levels on the Danube are disrupting cruises, with conditions affecting cruise operations and tourism across Hungary.
Crew Member Dies After Overboard Incident on Regal Princess
A crew member has died after going overboard from Regal Princess while the cruise ship was sailing in the Caribbean.
Asian Piracy Incidents Fall to Seven-Year First-Half Low
Reported cases of piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia have dropped to their lowest first-half total in seven years.
Pirates Board Tanker in Gulf of Aden During Armed Attack
An armed pirate attack targeted a tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday, approximately 76 nautical miles south of Balhaf, Yemen.
Cruise Industry
AIDA Announces Six Themed Winter Cruises for 2026-27 Season
AIDA reveals themed voyages for 2026-27 season, featuring music, comedy, wellness, darts, winter sports, and family entertainment.
Holland America Evolution Adds Major Technical Ship Upgrades
Speaking at an industry event, Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner said upgrades are designed to improve operational efficiency.
MSC World Asia to Debut Largest Venchi Experience at Sea
MSC Cruises unveils what it describes as largest Venchi chocolate experience at sea, set to debut aboard MSC World Asia.
Visio Expands North China Cruise Program with Qingdao Sailings
Tianjin Oriental's Visio has completed two cruises from Qingdao International Cruise Homeport in July, expanding its North China deployment.