Europol Targets Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’
Merchant Ships Hit in Russian Drone Attack at Odessa
Two New Casual Dining Spots for MSC Seashore
Heritage Adventurer's Japanese Cruises to Feature on Oz TV Show
Panama Canal Delay Worries Grow Ahead of June Maintenance
Costa Cruises Warns Guests Over Food Hygiene Rules
Second Crew Member Detained by Sweden on Sea Owl 1
Shipping
OOCL Ordered to Pay Record $45.6m in Shipping Case
A US administrative law judge has ruled that OOCL must pay $45.6 million in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.
Mission to Seafarers Launches Shore Happiness Index
Mission to Seafarers is introducing a new Shorebased Happiness Index, designed to assess the wellbeing of maritime professionals working ashore.
Piracy Attempt off Somalia Coast Reported by UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported another attempted piracy incident 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia on April 28.
Containership Refloated After Bosphorus Grounding
Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) confirmed on April 28 that the grounded containership Kappa had been successfully refloated.
Ports
Brazilian Authorities Seize Cocaine From Bulk Carrier at Santos Port
Brazilian authorities have confiscated around 340 kilograms of cocaine from the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Green K-Max 1 while the vessel was docked at the Port of Santos on May 10.
US Invests $774m in Port Infrastructure Projects
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a $774 million funding package to support port infrastructure.
PSA Expands Investment in Xiamen Container Terminals
PSA International acquires stake in Xiamen Container Terminal Group, which operates eight terminals with an annual capacity of around 20 million TEU.
Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Port and Damage Infrastructure
Reports say Russian drones targeted infrastructure at Ukraine’s Port of Odesa on the Black Sea, causing damage and igniting a fire in a vessel.
Accidents
Passenger Dies After Going Overboard From Carnival Liberty
A passenger aboard Carnival Liberty died Wednesday night after reportedly going overboard while the ship was sailing between Celebration Key and Nassau in the Bahamas.
State of Maryland Secures Record Dali Bridge Settlement
The State of Maryland has finalized a $2.25 billion settlement with the owner and operator of the containership Dali following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Indian Officer Missing After US Shore Leave
An Indian Merchant Navy officer from Uttar Pradesh, has been reported missing in the United States after not returning to his ship following shore leave in Pennsylvania on May 6.
Carnival Faces Lawsuits Over Reported Data Breach
Carnival is dealing with a number of lawsuits following a reported data breach that may have exposed personal information of millions of customers.
Cruise Industry
Australia to Raise Departure Tax in 2027
Passengers leaving Australia by air or sea will soon pay higher departure fees after the government confirmed an increase to the country’s Passenger Movement Charge.
Marella Cruises Expands Reusable Cup Program
Marella Cruises is introducing reusable coffee cups across its fleet in partnership with Apollo Group as part of efforts to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Costa Cruises Rules Out Fuel Surcharges for 2026
While some operators have introduced fuel surcharges due to rising energy prices, Costa Cruises has confirmed it will not apply additional fuel fees on cruises departing through September 30, 2026.
Columbia Cruise Services Opens Shanghai, China Office
Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) has launched a new office in Shanghai, positioned alongside its cruise partner Adora Cruises.