MSC Orchestra Resumes Cruises After Technical Repairs
Maritime Alert Issued Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
Crew Members Attacked During Shore Leave in Corsica
Cargo Ship Hein Grounds Off Trinidad, Fuel Leak Reported
Fred. Olsen Balmoral Begins 2025 Summer Cruises from Rosyth
Carnival Cuts Food Waste by 44%, Beating 2025 Goal Early
Crew Member Honored for Heroic Act Aboard Cruise Ship
Shipping
New Site Lets Seafarers Review Life Aboard Ships
Seafarers have welcomed the arrival of a new online platform that allows them to anonymously share feedback on onboard living conditions.
ONE Linked to $1.76B Order for 8 Mega Containerships
ONE, a Singapore-headquartered container carrier backed by Japanese firms, is reportedly behind a shipbuilding contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Fire & Explosion Rock Container Ship Off Kerala Coast: Update
An emergency unfolded on June 9 when an explosion occurred aboard the Wan Hai 503, a Singapore-registered containership as it sailed near Kerala.
Ports
Carnival Celebrates 35 Years at Port Canaveral
Fire on Splendid Triggers Evacuation in Genoa, No Injuries
A fire broke out aboard a Ro-Ro passenger ship while it was docked in Genoa, Italy prompting the precautionary evacuation of crew and passengers.
ONE and Hamburg Port Partner on Shore Power Development
On June 3, the Hamburg Port Authority signed a key agreement with Ocean Network Express to expand the use of shore power at the Port of Hamburg.
Accidents
Medical Emergency Forces Early Stop for P&O Britannia
A health emergency aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia led to an unexpected diversion to the Cromarty Firth, Scotland on the evening of Sunday, June 8
Chaos Erupts on Carnival Sunrise During Cruise Brawl
A cruise turned turbulent when an altercation broke out on the Carnival Sunrise, stunning passengers and prompting a response from security.
Oil Spill Contained Off Thailand's Sriracha Coast
The Phoenix Jamnagar, a crude oil tanker registered in Singapore, released about 20 tons of oil after a pipeline ruptured during offloading.
Explosion Hits Wan Hai 503 Off Kerala Coast
On June 9, an explosion occurred on board the Singapore-registered container ship Wan Hai 503, situated approximately 130 nautical miles off Kerala
Cruise Industry
Cunard & Abbey Road Launch Music Lounge at Sea
Cunard has teamed up with the legendary Abbey Road Studios to introduce an exclusive new musical experience aboard the Queen Elizabeth
Carnival Unveils ‘Funnel Faves’ to Celebrate Advisors
Carnival introduces Funnel Faves initiative to recognize travel advisors, acknowledged by the company as essential to creating memorable cruises.
Marella Launches New British Gastropub 'Piccadilly’s'
Marella Cruises is unveiling its latest onboard dining experience, a gastropub-style restaurant named Piccadilly’s, now rolling out across the fleet
AIDA Cruises Gears Up for 30th Anniversary in 2026
AIDA Cruises has just turned 29 years old, and the excitement is building for its milestone, action-packed 30th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
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