Carnival Apologizes After IT Issues Disrupt Sailings
Vanuatu Warns of Fake Ship Registry Website Scam
Viking Opens First Brand Experience Center in Beijing, China
Carnival Delays Departures After Widespread IT Problems
Costa Serena to House Athletes at 2026 Asian Games
Princess Cruises’ Alfredo’s Earns Italian Cuisine Certification
Anthem of the Seas Resumes Sydney Cruises After Repairs
Shipping
Maersk Confirms Order for Eight 18,600 TEU Boxships
Maersk finalizes contract with China’s New Times Shipbuilding to build eight large container ships, advancing its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.
Panama-Flag Container Ship Sinks Off Phuket Coast
Panama-flagged container ship traveling from Port Klang to Chattogram sank off the coast of Phuket over the weekend after it developing a list.
India Detains Three Tankers in Offshore Oil Smuggling Case
India’s coast guard took custody of three tankers located 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, targeting an international oil smuggling network.
MSC Expands LNG Container Ship Order With Eight More Vessels
MSC takes another step toward expanding its LNG-powered fleet by confirming options for eight additional 11,500 teu dual-fuel containerships.
Ports
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Restart Red Sea Routing
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd are to return to Red Sea transits on one of their joint Gemini Cooperation services, taking a step back into the region.
MSC Orchestra Held Offshore as Marseille Protest Blocks Port
MSC Orchestra was unable to enter the French port of Marseille yesterday after protesting maritime workers blocked access to the harbor entrance.
APM Terminals Ready to Step In at Panama Canal Ports
Maersk-controlled APM Terminals has indicated that it may take on a temporary role in operating the Balboa and Cristobal terminal facilities.
India Launches $1.2bn Plan to Boost Container Production
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces initiative that includes ₹10,000 crore program to build domestic container manufacturing industry.
Accidents
Passenger Airlifted From AIDAperla After Medical Emergency
A passenger traveling aboard AIDAperla was evacuated Tuesday morning after experiencing a heart attack while the vessel was sailing near Bonaire.
Estonia Detains Baltic Spirit Over Suspected Smuggling
Bahamas-flagged reefer ship Baltic Spirit is detained by Estonian authorities amid suspicions of smuggling activity connected to Ecuador cargo.
Medical Evacuation Carried Out on Icon of the Seas
Medical evacuation was conducted on Icon of the Seas during its current Eastern Caribbean sailing after two guests suffered serious medical issues
Norwegian Breakaway Returns to NYC Early Due to Winter Storm
Norwegian Breakaway arrived back in New York City one day ahead of its schedule thanks to a winter weather system impacting its planned itinerary.
Cruise Industry
Nick Cosslett Returns to Fred. Olsen as Borealis Director
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the return of a well-known team member, welcoming Nick Cosslett back as Cruise Director aboard Borealis.
Amangati to Debut With Helipads and Curated Shore Access
The upcoming 94-guest Amangati super yacht is set to feature two helipads when it enters service for Aman at Sea in the Mediterranean in 2027.
TUI Cruises Introduces Exclusive Mein Schiff Monopoly Game
TUI Cruises has unveiled a Mein Schiff Monopoly edition, according to a company statement. The game lets players explore bars and restaurants.
Seabourn Venture Sets New Southern Record in Antarctica
Seabourn Venture sailed 70 degrees south during a 12-day Antarctic expedition marking the furthest southern point reached by a Carnival operated ship.
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