Cargo Ship Aquarius Loses Containers in Storm
Carnival Dream Returns to Galveston After Marseille Drydock
MSC Alexandra Breaks Free During Storm at Mundra Port
Princess Cruises Updates Crew Performance Program
Carnival Panorama Itineraries Adjusted for 2026 Sailings
MSC Sinfonia Returns to Europe After South America Season
Seabourn Announces Speakers for Quest's 2027 World Cruise
Shipping
Ship Loses Containers in Pacific, Arrives at Long Beach
Container ship arrives at the Port of Long Beach after losing cargo during heavy weather in the Pacific, prompting action from the US Coast Guard.
MOL Shares Surge After Elliott Investment Stake
MOL saw its share price jump by 11% to a record high after Elliott Investment Management revealed it took a significant position in the company.
CMA CGM Expands Multimodal Routes Around Hormuz
French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM is introducing alternative multimodal transport options that combine sea, rail, and road.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Launches Indian Ocean Expeditions
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces new series of 10 expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Madagascar, set to take place during the winter 2027-28.
Ports
AIDA Cruises Returns for Hamburg Port Anniversary
Hamburg will celebrate its 837th Port Anniversary from May 8 to 10, one of Europe’s largest maritime events, with AIDA Cruises again taking part
Hamburg Cruise Passenger Numbers Rise in 2025
Hamburg Cruise Port has recorded 1,416,715 cruise passengers during the 2025 season, a number that is up from the 1,301,295 seen in 2024.
Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as Caribbean Homeport
Princess Cruises is to begin offering cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting in early 2027, according to information on the company’s website.
Hamburg Prepares for 837th Port Anniversary Celebration
Hamburg to mark its port's 837th anniversary in May. Around one million visitors from across the world are expected to gather along the Elbe River.
Accidents
Four Dead After Fishing Vessel Collides With Cargo Ship Off Japan
Four crew members from a fishing vessel have been confirmed dead following a collision with a cargo ship that caused the trawler to capsize.
Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Departs Fujairah After Attack
Reports say an Indian-flagged tanker safely left Fujairah Port in the UAE on March 15 after the port was reportedly targeted by an Iranian attack
Norovirus Cases Reported on Princess Cruises’ Star Princess
A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard Star Princess, the newest and largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, during its most recent voyage.
False Man Overboard Alert Reported on MSC Seashore
Passengers aboard MSC Seashore faced a brief moment of concern early Tuesday morning after reports circulated that a man had fallen overboard.
Cruise Industry
Captain Kristina Steinle Takes Command of AIDAluna
AIDA Cruises has announced that Kristina Steinle has assumed command of the cruise ship AIDAluna. The news was shared on social media.
China's Blue Dream Faces Legal Issues and Possible Ship Sales
Blue Dream is dealing with legal and operational challenges, including lawsuits over unpaid wages and reports that its ships may be up for sale.
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas 2027 Return to Singapore
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that the Quantum of the Seas will return once again to Singapore for the 2027-2028 winter season.
Holland America Adds Short Southeast Asia Cruise Itinerary
Holland America Line introduces new eight-day Southeast Asia cruise, to include Malaysia and Thailand, as part of its 2027-28 winter program.
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