MSC Magnifica Refurbished Ahead of Winter Sailings
Cruise Passenger Swept Away by Waves During Baiona Excursion
Fincantieri Unveils New Corporate Website with AI Features
StarCruises Hosts RMHC Malaysia Families Aboard Star Voyager
Tanker Zhong Fa Disabled After Engine Failure in Taiwan Strait
Viking Becomes Main Sponsor of Norway’s Youth Football Programs
Swedish Authorities Board Russian Tanker Adler for Inspection
Shipping
Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe
Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe
SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move
United Kingdom based shipbroking group SSY has reached an agreement to acquire Grieg Shipbrokers, one of Scandinavia’s oldest brokerage firms.
Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping
Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Sage Sagittarius, a 25 year old post panamax bulk carrier known for its troubled past, has been sold for demolition.
Hapag-Lloyd Orders Methanol-Fueled Ships in Fleet Upgrade
Hapag-Lloyd has advanced its fleet modernization strategy by ordering eight dual-fuel methanol container ships from China’s CIMC Raffles.
Ports
Costa Toscana Completes Second Shore Power Test in La Spezia
The Costa Toscana successfully carried out a second shore power test on Thursday at the Port of La Spezia, connecting to the system at Garibaldi Pier.
Seville Cruise Port Secures 25 Year Concession with GPH and OPM
Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) have been awarded a 25 year concession to operate Seville Cruise Port.
SIPG Elects Former Transport Chief Yu Fulin as New Chairman
Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) has appointed former head of the Shanghai transport commission Yu Fulin as its new chairman.
Accidents
Trojan Malware Found on Ferry in France Sparks Security Probe
Trojan malware discovered aboard passenger ferry while docked in Sète. Reportedly capable of giving attackers remote access to vessel’s systems.
Jamaica Reaches 300,000 Visitors as Tourism Rebounds Strongly
Jamaica Tourist Board announces country has surpassed 300,000 visitors following Hurricane Melissa, a milestone credited to nation’s recovery strategy.
Passenger Airlifted from Celebrity Apex After Medical Crisis
A traveler onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Apex was evacuated by air after becoming seriously ill while the ship was en route to Port Canaveral
Jamaica Reopens Cruise Ports After Hurricane Mellissa
All major Jamaican cruise ports have officially reopened following Hurricane Mellissa, according to a statement released by national authorities.
Cruise Industry
Celebration Key Welcomes One Millionth Carnival Guest
Carnival Cruise Line has celebrated the arrival of its one millionth guest at Celebration Key, just five months after the new destination opened.
Norwegian Releases 2027–28 Sailings, Brings Back Free at Sea Plus
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its 2027–2028 deployment dates and ports, alongside the return of its Free at Sea Plus upgrade package.
MSC Unveils Two New Eastern Mediterranean Routes for 2026
MSC Cruises has announced two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for the summer 2026 season featuring the MSC Lirica and the MSC Divina.
Margaritaville at Sea Introduces New High Tide Market Food Hall
Margaritaville at Sea is launching High Tide Market, a new casual dining food hall set to debut on their cruise ship, Paradise in January 2026.
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