US Forces Board Iran-Linked Tanker Tifani in Indian Ocean
U.S. forces boarded a tanker while it was sailing through the Indian Ocean on April 21. The operation was completed without any reported issues.
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Crew Members Deported After Screening at Port Everglades
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Port Everglades have deported four cruise ship crew members following routine inspections.
Nicaragua, Equatorial Guinea Linked to Rise in Shadow Shipping
Windward has identified Nicaragua and Equatorial Guinea as newly emerging ship registries that are beginning to take on shadow fleet tonnage.
Cruise Lines Fund Rebuild of Ketchikan Veterans Post
Princess Cruises, Holland America Line announce joint contribution of $175,000 for reconstruction of an American Legion Post in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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.
Star Princess Completes First Panama Canal Transit
Princess Cruises’ latest vessel, Star Princess, has completed its maiden voyage through the Panama Canal - a highlight in the ship’s debut season.
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.
Norwegian Jewel Restarts Cruise Sailings From Philadelphia
Norwegian Jewel became the first cruise ship in years to arrive and depart from Philadelphia as operations resume at the PhilaPort Cruise Port.
Asian Cruise Destinations Highlight Market Growth in Miami
Five destinations from Asia presented the latest developments in the sector during a luncheon with cruise line executives this week in Miami Beach.
Hero of the Seas to Debut New Features at 2027 Launch
Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Hero of the Seas, is set to introduce a range of new features when it enters service in 2027.
Campaign Urges Halt to SS United States Reef Plan - VIDEO
US Maritime Patriots Alliance releases video urging Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners not to sink liner SS United States as artificial reef.
SLB OneSubsea Secures Gulf of Mexico Project Contract
SLB OneSubsea is selected by Beacon Offshore to supply a high-pressure, high-temperature multiphase boosting system in the Gulf of Mexico.
MSC Cruises Expands South America Fleet for Winter
MSC Cruises is to deploy five ships to South America for the 2026-27 winter season, following the decision to reposition Seaview to the region.
Áak’w Juneau Landing Project Advances With Lease Agreement
Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, and Juneau completed a tidelands lease agreement for the Áak’w Landing development.
Seabourn Ship Brings Medical Aid to Remote Chilean Island
When the Seabourn Pursuit called at Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile’s Juan Fernández Islands on April 4, it delivered more than just passengers.
Explosion Near Panama Canal Bridge Kills One, Injures Three
A deadly explosion at a fuel storage and loading site near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama has left one person dead and three others injured.
Carnival Drops Tracy Arm Fjord From Alaska Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will no longer be including Tracy Arm Fjord in its Alaska itineraries for the upcoming summer season.
New Joint Venture to Develop Louisiana Container Terminal
Port NOLA, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited, have formed a joint venture to operate a new container terminal in St. Bernard Parish.
San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.
Brilliant Lady Bags First Panama Canal Transit for Virgin
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has successfully completed its first transit through the Panama Canal, marking a milestone for the cruise brand.