Oil Sheen Closes Kiel Canal Lock for Hours
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Admits Strategic Failures in Memo
Georgia Ports Volumes Dip Amid Softer Market
Riverboat American Encore Christened in Lewiston, Idaho
Celestyal Journey Debuts in Agios Nikolaos, Crete
Norwegian Gem and Jade Return After Drydocks
Europol Targets Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’
Shipping
Merchant Ships Hit in Russian Drone Attack at Odessa
Two commercial vessels, including a Chinese-owned ship, were struck by Russian drones while approaching ports in Ukraine’s Odessa region on Monday, May 18
Panama Canal Delay Worries Grow Ahead of June Maintenance
Congestion at the Panama Canal is increasing as authorities prepare for maintenance work next month that is expected to temporarily reduce transit capacity.
Second Crew Member Detained by Sweden on Sea Owl 1
A second crew member has been detained as Swedish authorities continue investigating the tanker Sea Owl 1, which remains under detention in Sweden.
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.
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
Two New Casual Dining Spots for MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises is expanding the dining selection aboard MSC Seashore with the introduction of two new casual fast-food venues.
Heritage Adventurer's Japanese Cruises to Feature on Oz TV Show
Heritage Expeditions’ Japan itineraries are set to be showcased on the Australian television program Travel Oz Global, according to a company press release.
Costa Cruises Warns Guests Over Food Hygiene Rules
Costa is reminding passengers about onboard sanitation policies, warning that guests who remove food from buffet areas or restaurants for consumption elsewhere could face a cleaning charge.
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.