Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait
Cruise Lines Cancel Remaining Arabian Gulf Seasons
Dockworker Protest Blocks Access to Port of Maceió
ILO and BIMCO Launch Injury Protection for Ship Recycling
Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings to Brooklyn
MarineXchange Adds AI Booking Feature to Cabin TVs
Carnival Introduces Express Dining for Faster Meals
Shipping
Warning of Bridge Strike Risk on Washington's Columbia River
Leaders in Columbia River shipping industry warn the likelihood of a large vessel colliding with the Lewis and Clark Bridge between is increasing.
OOCL Sunflower Loses Containers in North Pacific Storm
Reports say that the OOCL Sunflower lost around 57 containers while sailing south of the Aleutian Islands in the North Pacific Ocean on March 3.
Two Missing After Tanker Hits Fishing Boat Off Kerala
Two fishermen are feared to have died after the chemical tanker Solis collided with the fishing trawler St. Joseph in the Arabian Sea off Kerala.
Hong Kong Completes First Green Methanol Bunkering
Hong Kong carried out its first green methanol bunkering operation when the dual-fuel chemical tanker Da Qing 268 supplied fuel to CM Hong Kong.
Ports
Port of Long Beach Launches Children’s Environmental Book
The Port of Long Beach releases new children’s book, Soleil the Sea Lion Explores the Green Port, written by the port’s media relations manager.
Swedish Coast Guard Vessel Collides With Ferry in Port
A vessel operated by the Swedish Coast Guard struck the passenger ferry Eckerö while it was docked at the ferry terminal in Grisslehamn, Sweden.
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.
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.
Accidents
MSC Divina Crew Rescue Distressed Boat Near Honduras
Crew members on MSC Divina helped rescue people from a vessel in distress late last night while the cruise ship was sailing near Roatán, Honduras.
Mein Schiff 4 Crew Repatriation Begins After Gulf Disruption
TUI Cruises has started repatriating crew members from the Mein Schiff 4, stranded in the Persian Gulf, after all passengers were disembarked.
Costa Deliziosa Assists Stranded Italians in Maldives
Costa Deliziosa left Malé on Wednesday after taking onboard 28 Italian citizens who had been unable to travel home because of disrupted flights.
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.
Cruise Industry
Adora Cruises Launches Sea Film Festival Sailings
Adora Cruises introduces film festival themed cruises from March through June this year on Adora Magic City, Adora Mediterranea and Piano Land.
AIDAmar Begins Winter in the Far North Cruise From Hamburg
On March 7th, AIDAmar departed on its first sailing of the winter season, beginning a 14-day voyage on the “Winter in the Far North” itinerary.
Royal Caribbean Updates Beverage Package Options
Royal Caribbean announces adjustments to its beverage packages, which will no longer automatically include access to Coca-Cola Freestyle machines
Silversea Wins Award for Best Wine Program
Silversea has been recognized with the 2026 Vibe Vista Award, which recognize top performers in the beverage sector, for Best Wine Program.
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