Royal Caribbean Doubles Q1 Profit with Higher Yields, Cuts

US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts

CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone

Cunard Launches Month-Long Bonus for Travel Advisors

Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector

Ovation of the Seas Begins Short Asia Cruise Season

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders

AIDAstella and Azamara Pursuit Make First Calls to Niigata

ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey

Norwegian Epic Enters Drydock Ahead of Mediterranean Season

an aerial view of Clearwater Florida's coastline

Ferry and Boat Collide in Florida, One Dead, Several Injured

Crew Member Found Deceased on Cruise Ship in Crete

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik

The Royal Princess cruise ship at sunset

Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific

Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise

Shipping

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast

An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu

Ports

Explosion at Iranian Port Claims Over 40 Lives

The port of San Juan, Puerto Rico as seen from the ocean

MSC World America Makes First Call to San Juan Port

The Puerto Rico government marked the maiden arrival of MSC World America with a plaque exchange ceremony at the Port of San Juan on April 15th.

A cruise ship with Hong Kong island in the background

Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030

Hong Kong is preparing to introduce shore power capabilities at its port by 2030, according to Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.

LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes

The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.

Accidents

Man Charged After Violent Assault on Cruise Elevator

A US man faces a felony charge following an assault that left another passenger unconscious during a four-night voyage aboard Liberty of the Seas

Health Notice Issued for Symphony of the Seas Guests

Royal Caribbean issues health advisory for passengers set to sail aboard Symphony of the Seas after previous guest is diagnosed with Legionnaires

Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel

The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.

CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port

A passenger was taken into custody by CBP officers at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after baggage inspection reveals nearly 72g of heroin

Cruise Industry