Search Underway After Cargo Ship Sinks in Sea of Marmara
More Australian Ports to Welcome Cruise Ships for 2026-2027
Ferry and Oil Tanker Collide Near Penang, Injuring 21
Illness Causes More Than 80% of Seafarer Deaths at Sea
Crown Princess Opens Australia’s 2026-27 Cruise Season
Crane Accident Injures Two During Cargo Lift at Mumbai Port
Carnival Adjusts Bahamas Itineraries Through 2028
Shipping
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.
Report Raises Concerns Over Seafarers Jailed in Türkiye
A new independent report calls for urgent international action in the case of two senior seafarers convicted of drug trafficking in Türkiye.
Ports
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.
Tianjin Cruise Port Reaches 100 Calls So Far in 2026
Tianjin International Cruise Homeport welcomed its 100th cruise call to the Chinese city on 2026 on August 4th.
Accidents
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.
Trial Delayed for Teen Charged in Carnival Horizon Death
The federal trial of a 16-year-old accused of sexually assaulting and killing his stepsister aboard the Carnival Horizon is postponed.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier at Cardiff Dock
A fire has broken out aboard the bulk carrier Federal Welland while the vessel was moored in Cardiff, Wales.
Passenger Dies After Balcony Fall on Norwegian Getaway
A passenger has after falling from a balcony onto a lower deck of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway.
Cruise Industry
NCLH Seeks Dismissal of Frank Del Rio’s $8m Lawsuit
NCLH and former directors ask Miami-Dade judge to permanently dismiss compensation lawsuit brought by former President and CEO.
Adora Magic City Begins First Cruise Season from Shenzhen
Adora Magic City departed from Shenzhen beginning its first international cruise in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
NCLH Plans $20 Billion Fleet Overhaul with 16 New Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is planning to spend almost $20 billion on modernizing its fleet.
11 Cruise Crew Detained in Boston During Federal Operation
US authorities detain cruise ship crew members as part of operation focused on suspected of involvement with child sexual abuse material.