Adora Mediterranea Returns to Dalian for 2026 Cruises
Africa Gains Momentum in Global Container Shipping
Costa Deliziosa Assists Stranded Italians in Maldives
Port of Long Beach Launches Children’s Environmental Book
Oceania and Regent Reveal New Global Leadership Structure
Hapag-Lloyd Plans Indian Ocean Expeditions for 2027
Swedish Coast Guard Vessel Collides With Ferry in Port
Shipping
Greenpeace Blocks Uranium Ship at French Port of Dunkirk
Greenpeace campaigners stopped a cargo vessel, the Mikhail Dudin, transporting uranium at the French port of Dunkirk on the morning of March 2nd.
Australian Firm Fined Over E-Waste Hidden in Shipping Container
An Australian recycling company has been fined nearly $20,000 after an illegal shipment of electronic waste was intercepted overseas last year.
US Targets Iran Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and mounting US military pressure on Iran, Washington introduces new sanctions aimed at Iran’s shadow fleet.
Ports
Vancouver Cruise Port Set for Record 2026 Season
The Port of Vancouver prepared to welcome its first cruise call of 2026 when the Disney Wonder arrived at Canada Place on Thursday February 26th.
Maersk to Shift Felixstowe Calls to London Gateway
Maersk confirms plans to move operations from the Port of Felixstowe to London Gateway following a reassessment of its Asia–Europe services.
Stornoway Port Sets Sights on Record 2026 Cruise Season
Stornoway Port is preparing to welcome 89 cruise ship calls during 2026, reinforcing its prominence as one of Scotland’s premier cruise destinations.
Fire Contained on Bulk Carrier at Port of Vancouver
A blaze erupted aboard a bulk carrier on the evening of February 18 while the vessel was alongside and discharging cargo at the Port of Vancouver.
Accidents
MSC Euribia Issues Safety Guidance While Docked in Dubai
Passengers onboard MSC Euribia have received a letter outlining emergency procedures while the ship remains docked in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
MSC Works With Airlines to Repatriate Guests
MSC said it's coordinating with airline partners in the Middle East, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, to arrange return travel for guests
Fire on Passenger Ship Silja Serenade Car Deck Contained
A blaze erupted on March 2 aboard Finland-flagged passenger ship Silja Serenade after a truck transporting scrap metal caught fire on the car deck.
TUI Cancels Gulf Cruises on Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5
TUI Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of several Arabian Gulf sailings that were scheduled to operate this week aboard Mein Schiff 4 and 5.
Cruise Industry
Celebrity Solstice Debuts Major Upgrades in Singapore
Celebrity Solstice departed Singapore on Monday March 2nd after completing a large refurbishment project that began in the middle of January.
Queen Mary 2 Arrives in Sydney During World Voyage
Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 sailed into Sydney Harbour on March 4 as part of her 108-night World Voyage that began in Southampton, UK.
Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore to Fireworks
Disney Cruise Line’s newest, largest vessel, Disney Adventure, made a dramatic arrival in Singapore as she sailed into Marina Bay Cruise Centre.
Acapulco Welcomes Oceania Vista's 1,108 Guests with Ceremony
The cruise ship Oceania Vista docked in Acapulco, Mexico on Monday morning with the 1,108 passengers treated to a dockside welcome ceremony.
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