Carnival Adds Fresh Pastries to Breakfast Menus
Tanker and Bulk Carrier Collide off Singapore Coast
Virgin Cancels Scarlet Lady Cruise for Private Charter
Israeli-Linked Ship Reports Explosion Near Yanbu
HX Expeditions Adds Global-Themed Menus Onboard
Protesters Delay P&O's Ventura’s Rotterdam Arrival
Ponant Adds 12-Night North Pole Voyages on Charcot for 2027
Shipping
Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships; ZIM Confirms Diversions
ZIM says Turkish authorities have barred vessels with Israeli ties from entering Turkey’s ports, marking a fresh escalation in Ankara’s sanctions
US Fees on China-Linked Ships Spur Global Fleet Shifts
Global carriers are repositioning vessels ahead of new U.S. port charges slated for October that target China-linked tonnage, prompting big changes
South Africa Tightens Offshore STS Rules, Hikes Penalties
South Africa rolls out regulatory regime for offshore ship-to-ship transfers, increasing penalties and imposing strict environmental safeguards.
HD Hyundai to Anchor U.S. Shipbuilding Revamp Fund
HD Hyundai joins forces with Korea Development Bank and U.S.-based Cerberus Capital on a joint initiative to rebuild the US's shipbuilding sector
Ports
Hamburg Port Warehouse Inferno Injures Five, Disrupts Ops
Fire crews are tackling a large fire at a warehouse complex in the Port of Hamburg this morning, sending dense smoke across Germany’s busiest port.
Russia Strikes Odessa Region with Drones and Missiles
Russia carried out drone and missile assaults on Ukraine’s Odessa region, starting Tuesday evening and continuing into the early hours of Wednesday
Fire Contained on Ciudad de Sóller in Valencia Port
On August 18 a fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry Ciudad de Sóller which was docked at the Transmediterranean Terminal in Valencia, Spain.
Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans
Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.
Accidents
Sun Princess Galley Steward Missing in Dardanelles
A 27-year-old Kenyan national working aboard the Sun Princess is missing after going overboard in the Dardanelles Strait on August 20, 2025.
Nordstjernen Grounds in Warnemünde; Cleared After Checks
On 19 August, the Norwegian-flagged passenger ship Nordstjernen briefly ran aground at Rostock–Warnemünde, Germany, following a mechanical issue.
Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor
August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.
Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island
Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas
Cruise Industry
Martinique Cruise Arrivals Climb Nearly 11% in 2024–25
Martinique recorded close to an 11 percent rise in cruise traffic for the 2024–25 season, increasing from roughly 421,000 to more than 465,000.
Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium
The Curaçao Tourist Board unveiled “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience,” a cruise tourism symposium set for September 29–30.
RCI Swaps Jewel and Grandeur Deployments for 2026–27
Royal Caribbean is exchanging assignments for the 2026–27 season, shifting Jewel of the Seas to Florida and Grandeur of the Seas to Latin America
NCL Revamps Wi-Fi: Basic vs Streaming, Video Requires Upgrade
Norwegian Cruise Line updates internet offerings for guests and crew, rolling out two tiers to take effect fleetwide beginning upcoming embarkations.
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