Heritage Discoverer to Sail Antarctic Preview Voyage
Heritage Expeditions has announced a special preview sailing aboard its newest expedition ship, Heritage Discoverer, set to take place in November.
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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.
Mission to Seafarers Launches Shore Happiness Index
Mission to Seafarers is introducing a new Shorebased Happiness Index, designed to assess the wellbeing of maritime professionals working ashore.
Rotterdam Returns to Service After Drydock Upgrades
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Rotterdam has returned to operation following a two-week drydock in The Netherlands where it underwent upgrades.
Royal Caribbean Tests Early Cabin Assignment Option
Royal Caribbean International is testing a new option that allows guests booking guarantee cabins to pay a fee for earlier stateroom assignments.
Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Breakaway
A second Norwegian Cruise Line crew member has reportedly gone overboard within two-weeks, following an incident aboard the Norwegian Breakaway.
Cruise Ship Officer Arrested Over War Crime Allegations
Italian authorities detained a cruise ship security officer on suspicion of war crimes and genocide linked to the conflict in former Yugoslavia.
Freighter Stoer Hits Pier on River Elbe, Captain Injured
Inland cargo vessel strikes pier on Germany’s River Elbe on April 17. One person was injured and no pollution was reported following the incident.
Mein Schiff Crew Return as Ships Head Back to Europe
Crew are preparing to rejoin Mein Schiff 4 and 5 in Cape Town and Malta as the vessels journey back to Europe after weeks of Middle East disruption.
Massachusetts Court Orders GE to Stay on Vineyard Wind Project
A Massachusetts judge has issued a preliminary injunction requiring GE Vernova to continue its involvement in the Vineyard Wind offshore project.
Drone Strike on Tuapse Port, Russia Causes Fire and Casualty
Russian authorities reported a Ukrainian drone attack on Tuapse Port, which caused a fire and led to at least one death overnight on April 20th.
Two Incidents on Carnival Splendor Shock Passengers
A tragic situation unfolded on board the Carnival Splendor, where two separate incidents during the same voyage have deeply affected passengers.
Cruise Ships Resume Voyages After Hormuz Reopens
Following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, six cruise ships that had been delayed in the region are now preparing to return to service.
Search Underway After U.S. Cargo Vessel Missing in Pacific
U.S. Coast Guard reports a US-flagged cargo ship went missing in the western Pacific after being caught in Typhoon Sinlaku on Wednesday, 15 April.
Marseille Port to Provide Power to Three Cruise Ships At Once
Port of Marseille Fos is preparing to become one of the first Mediterranean ports able to provide shore power to three large cruise ships at once.
MSC Expands Bahamas Offering With New Sandy Cay
MSC Cruises is set to grow its private island portfolio in The Bahamas with the addition of Sandy Cay, a high-end destination planned for 2028.
Search Suspended for Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Viva
The search operation for a crew member who went overboard from the Norwegian Viva has been officially called off Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed.
MSC Founder Transfers Ownership to His Children
MSC has undergone a significant leadership shift, with founder Gianluigi Aponte formally transferring ownership of the company to his children.
Malaysia Detains Tankers Over Suspected Fuel Smuggling
Malaysian authorities detained two tankers on April 11 forr suspected involvement in illegal ship-to-ship fuel transfers. All 22 crew were arrested.
Antwerp Oil Spill Clean-Up Continues After Bunkering Incident
Clean-up efforts are still ongoing at the Port of Antwerp following a significant oil spill that occurred during a bunkering operation on April 9.