Songkhla Port Receives First Ship-to-Shore Container Cranes
Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit Against NCLH Dismissed
Japan Engine Completes World-First Hydrogen Marine Engine
Victoria, BC Expects 14 Cruise Ships and 46,000 Passengers
TUI Launches New Mein Schiff Sales Campaign with Robbie Williams
Panama Canal Water Crisis Forces New Shipping Route Changes
AIDA Renames Repositioning Cruises as “Time-Out Voyages”
Shipping
Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2bn ZIM Deal Amid Israeli Concerns
Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli private equity group FIMI are restructuring their proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM.
Oil Tanker Strikes Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia
The oil products tanker SMF Ixora collided with Malaysia’s Sungai Johor Bridge on September 2, 2026.
Illness Causes More Than 80% of Seafarer Deaths at Sea
More than four out of five seafarer fatalities handled by Britannia P&I were linked to illness rather than accidents says a report.
SK Gas Pays Record $5.3m for Panama Canal Transit Slot
SK Gas has set a new record for an expedited transit through the Panama Canal, paying $5.3 million to secure a passage.
Ports
South Korea Approves Merger of Four Major Port Authorities
South Korea has officially approved plans to combine its four main port authorities into a single national body.
Crane Accident Injures Two During Cargo Lift at Mumbai Port
A major crane accident involving the bulk carrier Vienna occurred during heavy lift cargo operations at Mumbai Port on August 30.
US and New Zealand Back $60m Cook Islands Port Upgrade
United States and New Zealand commit around $60 million towards redevelopment of Penrhyn Port in northern Cook Islands.
Port of Auckland Reports Record Profit as Cargo Volumes Rise
Port of Auckland handles 932,209 teu during financial year ending June 30th, representing 5.5% increase compared with previous year.
Accidents
Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit
A passenger died aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Seven Seas Voyager while the cruise ship was visiting Ireland on August 28.
Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima
NCLH cooperate with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after three guests Norwegian Prima guest diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
Search Underway After Cargo Ship Sinks in Sea of Marmara
A search and rescue operation is taking place in the Sea of Marmara after a Turkish general cargo vessel is believed to have sunk.
Ferry and Oil Tanker Collide Near Penang, Injuring 21
A collision between a ferry and an oil tanker near Penang Port in Malaysia on Tuesday night, September 1, left 21 people injured.
Cruise Industry
Serenade of the Seas Returns to Service After Repairs
Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas has returned to service after spending a week undergoing maintenance in Alaska.
Princess Cruises Ends Local Sales Operations in Taiwan
Princess Cruises ended its sales operations in Taiwan on August 31, 2026, according to an article in Taiwan News.
Carnival Legend Heads to Mediterranean for Fall Cruises
Carnival Legend is currently sailing on a repositioning voyage to Civitavecchia ahead of a series of Mediterranean cruises.
Xiamen Concludes 2026 Summer Cruise Season with 50,000 Guests
Xiamen concluded its 2026 summer cruise season on August 22 as Star Voyager departed from Xiamen International Cruise Homeport.