Russia-Linked Tankers Turn to New Fraudulent Ship Flags
Body Recovered After Man Goes Overboard from Cruise Ship in Scotland
22 Seafarers Missing After Bulker Sinks in Bay of Bengal
MSC Cruises Tightens Rules for Crew Resigning Early
Norwegian Dawn Fails CDC Sanitation Inspection With 84
Carnival Freedom Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Barcelona
Report Raises Concerns Over Seafarers Jailed in Türkiye
Shipping
Kyrgyzstan Says No Ships Are Authorized to Use Its Flag
Kyrgyzstan informs the IMO that no companies or individuals currently have permission to register or operate vessels under its flag.
Olam Agri and Vitol Trial Cashew-Based Marine Fuel in Singapore
Olam Agri, Vitol Bunkers complete what they say is Singapore's first bunker delivery of very low sulfur fuel oil co-processed with cashew nutshell liquid.
Panama Canal Cuts Capacity as El Niño Drought Risk Grows
Panama Canal begins limiting vessel capacity and maximum draft ahead of a potential El Niño-related drought.
Ports
Panama Canal Cuts Daily Booking Capacity as Drought Worsens
The Panama Canal is reducing its daily booking capacity to 32 vessels from mid-September due to the growing rainfall deficit.
MACN Launches Global Platform to Track Port Corruption Risks
Maritime Anti-Corruption Network introduces GPIP, a data-based tool to help companies and crews understand corruption risks at ports.
US Coast Guard Ends Extra Security Rules for Nigerian Ports
US Coast Guard removes Nigeria from Port Security Advisory ending additional security measures applying to vessels from Nigerian ports.
Lyttelton Port Plans NZ$821m Expansion for Growing Trade
Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is moving forward with an NZ$821m ($476m) development at Te Awaparahi Bay.
Accidents
Cruise Passenger Mistaken for Wanted Drug Trafficker in Sicily
Family cruise becomes distressing experience for French passenger after Italian authorities mistakenly identified him as drug trafficker.
Cruise Passenger Airlifted From Ovation of the Seas in Canada
Passenger onboard Ovation of the Seas evacuated by helicopter and taken to hospital after experiencing a medical emergency.
Pirates Hijack Cameroon-Flagged Cargo Ship as Regional Threat Grows
Somali pirates seize Cameroon-flagged general cargo vessel off Somalia, adding to growing concerns over a resurgence in piracy.
Bulk Carrier Loses Engine Power Near Port of Santos
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier LFG Affluence suffers loss of engine power while approaching Port of Santos, Brazil on Aug. 11.
Cruise Industry
MSC Armonia Celebrates 25 Years of Cruise Ship Service
MSC Armonia marks 25th anniversary, having originally been delivered by shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique on June 22, 2001.
Princess Cruises Changes Payroll Process for Filipino Crew
Princess Cruises is introducing changes to the way salary allotments and mandatory deductions are handled for Filipino crew members.
Adora Flora City to Host Cultural Gala on Maiden Voyage
Adora Cruises has revealed plans for a special themed gala during the maiden voyage of Adora Flora City.
Royal Caribbean to Resume Year-Round SE Asia Cruises from Singapore
Royal Caribbean is set to return to year-round cruising from Singapore when Navigator of the Seas arrives in October.