Luxury Sailing Yacht Anchor Damages WWII Aircraft Wreck
MARAD and Long Beach to Explore Nuclear Power for Ships
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through Mid-2027
US Coast Guard Cuts Mariner Credential Processing to Four Months
Sinokor Crews Offered Pay Increase for Hormuz Round Trips
Holland America Adds Solo Balcony Cabins in Fleet Revamp
Houthis Announce Naval Blockade Against Saudi Arabia
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
Port of Lisbon Sets New June Cruise Passenger Record
The Port of Lisbon achieved its busiest June ever for cruise operations in 2026, welcoming 81,735 passengers across 37 calls.
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.
Accidents
Ferry and Cargo Ship Collide at Port of Souda in Greece
A Ro-Ro passenger ferry and a cargo vessel collided in the Greek port of Souda on July 21st causing minor damage to both ships.
Crew Member Found Dead Aboard Celebrity Constellation
Italian authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member was found dead aboard the Celebrity Constellation.
Russian Missile Strike Kills 10 Crew on Cargo Ship Near Odesa
Ten crew members killed after cargo ship struck by Russian cruise missile near southern Ukrainian port of Odesa on July 19.
Pirates Hijack Tanker and Take It Toward Somali Coast
Suspected Somali pirates hijacked a Tanzanian-flagged chemical tanker off Yemen and are believed to have taken it toward Somalia.
Cruise Industry
Winter 2027 Sees Marella Expands Adults-Only Fleet
Adults-only cruising is set to grow, with Marella Cruises leading the trend by making Marella Discovery 2 a permanent adults-only ship.
Norwegian Jade and Gem Unveil New Upgrades After Refit
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals more details about new and enhanced venues introduced aboard Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem.
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream to Become Floating Hotel at Beer Festival
Tianjin Oriental’s Dream to host 10-day stationary staycation serving as the first offshore venue for the Qingdao International Beer Festival.
Ex-Royal Caribbean Waiter Challenges Internet Misconduct Dismissal
Former waiter who served on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas is contesting dismissal after he was accused of unauthorized internet use