Norwegian Cruise Line Launches First-Ever Semi-Annual Sale
Fred. Olsen Launches First Original Cruise Soundtrack Album
New Zealand Passes Offshore Wind Law to Boost Investment
Holland America Opens Bookings for 2027-28 Caribbean Season
Panama Canal to Tighten Draft Limits as El Niño Strengthens
Turkey Blocks LGBTQ+ Cruise Calls, Forcing Itinerary Change
Norwegian Jewel is Final Call at Charleston Cruise Terminal
Shipping
CMA CGM Names First French-Flagged LNG Megaship in Le Havre
CMA CGM has officially named its newest LNG-powered container ship, CMA CGM Notre Dame, during a ceremony in Le Havre.
Mintra and MARINA Partner to Advance Filipino Seafarer Training
Maritime training and workforce management provider Mintra signa MOU with MARINA to strengthen digital learning and skills development.
Siera Marine Wins Funding to Expand Australian Seafarer Training
Australia's Siera Marine Management secures funding through government’s Maritime Skills and Training Initiative to increase qualified seafarers.
IMO Backs Carbon Mineralization Pathway for Shipping
Proposal to classify carbon mineralization as a permanent carbon storage method for shipping receives in-principle backing at the IMO.
Ports
PSA Invests in Major Deepwater Port Expansion in Vietnam
PSA Vietnam has entered into an agreement to invest in Lach Huyen Port Investment Joint Stock Company.
CMA CGM to Buy FedEx Supply Chain in $1.4 Billion Deal
CMA CGM Group has reached an agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain from FedEx in a transaction worth $1.4 billion.
American Patriot Makes First Visit to Port of Milwaukee
American Cruise Lines’ 130-passenger vessel, American Patriot, has made its inaugural call at the Port of Milwaukee.
San Diego Sets Time for Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show
Port of San Diego has announced the start time for Big Bay Boom, said to be the largest Fourth of July fireworks display on the West Coast.
Accidents
Pirates Board Tanker in Gulf of Aden During Armed Attack
An armed pirate attack targeted a tanker in the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday, approximately 76 nautical miles south of Balhaf, Yemen.
Cruise Captain Arrested After Passenger Falls into Sea at Corfu
Greek authorities arrest captain of cruise ship after passenger falls into water during mooring incident at port of Kerkyra on Corfu.
Venezuelan Crude Export Surge Boosts Tanker Demand
Venezuela’s seaborne crude oil exports more than double, creating opportunities for the tanker market and increasing South America's role in energy trade.
Dali Chief Engineer Admits Safety Breach in Bridge Case
Prosecutors enter into deferred prosecution agreement with chief engineer of the Dali after he acknowledged conduct that amounted to criminal violation.
Cruise Industry
Queen Mary 2 to Join Historic Sail4th Celebration in New York
Cunard is preparing for Queen Mary 2 to take part in the Sail4th gathering of tall ships in New York Harbor on July 4th.
MSC World Asia to Debut New Pan-Asian Dining Experience
MSC Cruises has shared new details about a Pan-Asian dining concept that will make its debut aboard the MSC World Asia.
Viking Cruise Joins Norway's World Cup Victory Celebration
Norway's run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to unite the country, with celebrations on board a Viking cruise ship docked in Oslo.
Carnival Marks America's 250th Anniversary with Celebration on Radiance
Carnival celebrated America's 250th anniversary with a patriotic event aboard the Carnival Radiance on June 30 at the Port of Long Beach, CA.