TUI Cancels Gulf Cruises on Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5
MSC Cancels Middle Eastern Sailings on Euribia
Oil and Gas Prices Jump Amid Middle East Strikes
Norovirus Cases Reported on MS Westerdam in Hong Kong
From Cruise Ship Stage to Eurovision Song Contest Spotlight
Cruise Planners Earns Celebrity Chairman’s Award
Philippines Opens 3.3GW Offshore Wind Auction
Shipping
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.
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.
EU Delays Russia Maritime Sanctions Package
European Union unable to agree on a proposed ban targeting maritime services linked to Russia, postponing the adoption of a 20th sanctions package.
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.
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.
APM Terminals Takes Stake in Jeddah Container Facility
APM Terminals has acquired a minority interest in a container terminal in Jeddah , Saudi Arabia that is currently operated by DP World.
Accidents
Blue Dream Melody Arrested Over Fuel Dispute
The Liberian-flagged cruise ship Blue Dream Melody has been detained at Beihai Port in China following a dispute over unpaid bunker invoices.
UK Targets Russian Oil and LNG in New Sanctions
United Kingdom has introduced what it describes as its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the early stages of the Ukraine war.
Suspicious Small Craft Activity Reported Near Gulf of Aden
On Tuesday February 17th, a merchant vessel reported an encounter with three small boats roughly 70 nautical miles southwest of Aden, Yemen.
Man Arrested at Singapore Cruise Centre Over Drug Seizure
Authorities detain 27-year-old Indonesian at Singapore Cruise Centre after kilogram of suspected controlled substances was found in his luggage.
Cruise Industry
Shanghai Drone Show Welcomes Holland America's Westerdam
Shanghai rolled out an eye-catching reception on February 25, when 2,000 drones illuminated the night sky in honor of the Westerdam’s arrival.
Carnival Adventure to Shift to Seasonal Australia
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed that the Carnival Adventure will transition to a seasonal schedule in Australia beginning in April 2028.
Seabourn Unveils Fleetwide Culinary Upgrades
Seabourn has introduced a new series of dining enhancements across its fleet, aimed at further refining their guest onboard culinary experience.
MSC Poesia Enters Malta Drydock for Major Refit
MSC Poesia has arrived at Palumbo Shipyard, Malta for a refurbishment program following the conclusion of its winter season in Northern Europe.
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