Activist Vessel Rams Krill Trawler Near Antarctica
Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community
Singapore Issues Guide to Tackle Wildlife Trafficking at Sea
Mein Schiff Reading Cruises Return With Expanded Program
New Joint Venture to Develop Louisiana Container Terminal
Oceania Launches Floating Pastry Academy for Chefs
Hapag Lloyd Expands Stake in Indian Ports Group
Shipping
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
Two COSCO Vessels Finally Transit Strait of Hormuz
Two large COSCO container ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, were given permission to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on March 30.
Bahrain Imposes Night Maritime Curfew Amid Security Concerns
The Kingdom of Bahrain has introduced a maritime curfew for sailors and seafarers, restricting movement between 6:00 pm and 4:00 am local time.
Coast Guard Ready for Great Lakes Ice Despite Vessel Shortage
The U.S. Coast Guard remains ready to support navigation through icy conditions on the Great Lakes, despite a shortage of available icebreakers.
Ports
Gothenburg Port Expands with New Land Acquisition
The Port of Gothenburg has advanced its long-term expansion strategy by securing additional land in its outer harbor to support future development.
San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops
A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.
Brisbane Cruise Terminal Records Strong Summer Season
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal has wrapped up a successful summer season, marking another important period for Queensland’s cruise sector.
Cruise Operations Disrupted by Blaze at Barcelona Port
A fire at the Port of Barcelona on Sunday caused significant disruption to cruise activities, with plumes of black smoke spreading across the area
Accidents
Indian LPG Tankers Safely Transit Strait of Hormuz
India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on March 29 that two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have transited the Strait of Hormuz.
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Two Ships Collide on Mississippi River, One Grounds
U.S. Coast Guard reports a collision between two vessels on the Mississippi River on March 23, which resulted in one of the ships running aground
COSCO Resumes Bookings as Gulf Shipping Outlook Improves
Container shipping shows signs of renewed confidence in the fourth week of the Persian Gulf conflict, as COSCO announced it would restart bookings.
Cruise Industry
Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new approach to small-ship travel, combining river and ocean cruising into a single, seamless experience.
Costa Favolosa Begins Transatlantic Voyage to Europe
Costa Favolosa has departed Buenos Aires, beginning a repositioning cruise back to Europe after completing its recent South American season.
Royal Caribbean Launches New Rewards Credit Cards
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America have unveiled two new credit cards, the Royal ONE Visa Signature and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature.
2027 Arctic Photography Expedition Unveiled by Aurora
Aurora Expeditions introduces a new Arctic photography voyage for 2027, following demand for its previously sold-out Antarctica photography trip.
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