Samsung Seeks at Least $186m From CMA CGM Over Cargo Fees
Xiamen Concludes 2026 Summer Cruise Season with 50,000 Guests
Jamaica Honors Top Cruise Travel Advisors at 2026 Awards
Heineken Expands Cruise Bar Crew Training Program in 2026
Oil Tanker Strikes Sungai Johor Bridge in Malaysia
Passenger Dies Aboard Seven Seas Voyager During Donegal, Ireland Visit
Cruise Industry Brings Billions to Australian Economy
Shipping
Illness Causes More Than 80% of Seafarer Deaths at Sea
More than four out of five seafarer fatalities handled by Britannia P&I were linked to illness rather than accidents says a report.
SK Gas Pays Record $5.3m for Panama Canal Transit Slot
SK Gas has set a new record for an expedited transit through the Panama Canal, paying $5.3 million to secure a passage.
Russia-Linked Tankers Turn to New Fraudulent Ship Flags
Russia-linked tankers have begun falsely claiming registration under the flags of Syria and Myanmar for the first time.
22 Seafarers Missing After Bulker Sinks in Bay of Bengal
Twenty-two seafarers are missing after the Panamax bulk carrier Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal.
Ports
Crane Accident Injures Two During Cargo Lift at Mumbai Port
A major crane accident involving the bulk carrier Vienna occurred during heavy lift cargo operations at Mumbai Port on August 30.
US and New Zealand Back $60m Cook Islands Port Upgrade
United States and New Zealand commit around $60 million towards redevelopment of Penrhyn Port in northern Cook Islands.
Port of Auckland Reports Record Profit as Cargo Volumes Rise
Port of Auckland handles 932,209 teu during financial year ending June 30th, representing 5.5% increase compared with previous year.
Durban Gateway Terminal Faces Fresh Congestion Crisis
South Africa’s biggest container gateway is again experiencing severe disruption with vessels facing delays of between 8 and 12 days.
Accidents
Three Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Norwegian Prima
NCLH cooperate with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after three guests Norwegian Prima guest diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
Search Underway After Cargo Ship Sinks in Sea of Marmara
A search and rescue operation is taking place in the Sea of Marmara after a Turkish general cargo vessel is believed to have sunk.
Ferry and Oil Tanker Collide Near Penang, Injuring 21
A collision between a ferry and an oil tanker near Penang Port in Malaysia on Tuesday night, September 1, left 21 people injured.
Carnival Breeze Damaged After Contact with Cozumel Pier
Carnival Breeze sustained minor damage to its exterior after making contact with a pier while docking in Cozumel on Monday.
Cruise Industry
Seabourn Opens Bookings for Quest's 138-Day 2029 World Cruise
Seabourn opens reservations for its 138-day 2029 World Cruise, which will take guests to destinations across several continents.
More Australian Ports to Welcome Cruise Ships for 2026-2027
Melbourne and Adelaide are expected to account for a greater proportion of departures during the 2026 – 2027 cruise season.
Crown Princess Opens Australia’s 2026-27 Cruise Season
Crown Princess is set to officially open Australia's 2026-27 international cruise season when it arrives in Sydney today.
Carnival Adjusts Bahamas Itineraries Through 2028
Carnival Cruise Line announces itinerary changes affecting Carnival Conquest, Carnival Legend and Carnival Elation through to 2028.