Crewmember Detained and Deported After Port Incident
COSCO Resumes Bookings as Gulf Shipping Outlook Improves
Mein Schiff 4 Operating With Minimal Crew in Abu Dhabi
Six Cruise Ships Stranded in Arabian Gulf Disruption
Carnival Backs Caribbean Mangrove Restoration Project
EU Approves €5bn Danish Offshore Wind Support Plan
Ambassador Cruises to Show FIFA World Cup 2026 at Sea
Shipping
Indian LPG Tankers Cleared to Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two LPG tankers sailing under the Indian flag, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, receive clearance from Iranian authorities to transit the Strait of Hormuz
MSC Alexandra Breaks Free During Storm at Mundra Port
The vessel MSC Alexandra lost control during severe weather at Mundra Port in Gujarat, India, after its mooring lines failed, causing it to drift.
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.
Ports
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.
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.
Accidents
Oasis of the Seas Overboard Scare Revealed as Prank
A routine day at sea quickly turned into a serious emergency on Oasis of the Seas after a man overboard incident prompted the ship to change course
Humanitarian Aid Flotilla Departs Mexico for Crisis-Hit Cuba
A flotilla carrying essential supplies has set sail from Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula toward Cuba, as the island continues to face an energy crisis.
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
Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages Plans Historic Four-Ship Ocean Event
Virgin Voyages announces what it's calling the largest celebration ever staged at sea, with all four of its Lady-class ships set to meet in 2027.
Carnival Dream Returns to Galveston After Marseille Drydock
Carnival Dream is set to return to its homeport in Galveston after completing a 16-day drydock in Marseille, the company confirmed in a statement.
Princess Cruises Updates Crew Performance Program
Princess Cruises is preparing to introduce changes to how crew performance is assessed and developed onboard, according to a recent update.
Carnival Panorama Itineraries Adjusted for 2026 Sailings
Carnival has announced updates to several 2026 itineraries for the Carnival Panorama, confirming that 11 sailings will feature minor changes.
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