Harren and NSB Launch New Manning Firm in Philippines
Holland America Line Expands 2027-28 Pacific Itineraries
Maersk and ONE Report Losses as Container Market Weakens
Passenger Airlifted From AIDAperla After Medical Emergency
Holland America Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Sailing
Chimu Launches Literary Retreat Voyage to Antarctica
Car Carrier Ordering Slows as Overcapacity Risks Rise
Shipping
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.
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.
Two Crew Still Missing After Bulk Carrier Sinks Near Hainan
Two sailors remain unaccounted for after a bulk carrier sank in the Gulf of Tonkin during severe weather off the coast of China’s Hainan Island.
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.
Ports
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.
Stonepeak and CMA CGM Form $10bn Global Terminal Venture
US infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak enters into major joint venture agreement with CMA CGM in terminal deal valued at nearly $10 billion.
Galveston LNG Partners With TOTE on Jones Act Bunker Fleet
Texas's Galveston LNG Bunker Port enters into partnership with TOTE Services to develop, operate fleet of Jones Act-compliant LNG bunkering vessels
Accidents
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.
Spanish Police Dismantle Major Maritime Cocaine Network
Spanish police have dismantled a large-scale maritime drug smuggling operation following a year-long investigation, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Limited Illness During Voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager has recorded a small number of illness cases during its 14-day round-trip sailing from Cape Town.
Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Partners With ORCA for Alaska Whale Research
MSC reveals collaboration with marine conservation group ORCA, which sees them place first dedicated marine mammal observer onboard MSC Poesia.
Spectrum of the Seas China Sailings Updated Through 2027
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed additional itinerary adjustments for upcoming Spectrum of the Seas cruises sailing from China.
Celebrity Reflection Turns Weekend Sailing Into Sea Days
Celebrity Reflection spent the weekend on a cruise to nowhere after poor weather disrupted its planned itinerary in Florida and the Bahamas.
Virgin Voyages Launches Valentine’s Day Breakup Hotline
Virgin Voyages introduces Valentine’s campaign, Breakup Line, a hotline where people can leave messages ending it with things that no longer fit them
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