Hong Kong Launches New Maritime Development Board
Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for Nassau Beach Club
Finland Bans Ship Waste Discharge in Historic Move
Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona
Ponant's Jazz-Themed Cruise Sets Sail Again in Fall 2025
Explosion Leaves Crude Tanker Vilamoura Adrift off Libya
Maintenance Forces Itinerary Change for Independence of the Seas
Shipping
Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman
On June 29, a fire broke out aboard the Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged oil product tanker, while it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman.
ILO Launches Study to Improve Ship Recycling in Pakistan
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched a detailed study to evaluate and improve Pakistan’s ship recycling industry.
Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock
On June 27th a serious fire ignited on a bulk carrier named Altay, while it was docked at Albert Dock in Hull, in the north of the United Kingdom.
Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay
On Wednesday June 25th, a fire erupted aboard a service vessel named Ceutamar 5 while it was operating in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.
Ports
Saudi Signs $586M Deals to Boost Cargo Terminals at Ports
Saudi Ports Authority signs agreements totaling more than SAR 2.2B to upgrade and manage multipurpose cargo terminals throughout the country.
Fire Erupts on Bulk Carrier Chang Min in Lagos Port
A fire broke out aboard a Panama-flagged bulk carrier, on June 20 while it was anchored at the ENL Consortium Terminal at Lagos Port, Nigeria.
Belfast Harbor Celebrates 1,500th Cruise Ship Visit
Belfast Harbor reached an important milestone this week as it welcomed its 1,500th cruise ship, Princess Cruises' Regal Princess, into port.
Two Killed in Steel Unloading Tragedy in Rotterdam Port
A tragic accident took place on June 19th aboard the inland cargo vessel Ronny-O, docked at Waalhaven in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Accidents
Disney Dream Crew Rescues Child and Father Overboard
June 29, as the Disney Dream made its way back to Fort Lauderdale, a man-overboard alert was triggered after a girl fell from the ship’s deck.
Medical Emergency Forces Cruise Ship to Return to Ponce
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas made an unscheduled stop at the Port of Ponce on Wednesday after a passenger experienced a health crisis.
Fire Erupts on Cargo Vessel Jannie Near Dutch Lock
June 25, a fire occurred on Netherlands-registered inland cargo ship, close to the Beatrix lock. The incident prompted a rapid emergency response
Ferry Collision During Docking at Greek Port on June 26
June 26, Port of Igoumenitsa, Greece, two passenger vessels, RoRo passenger ferry Catania made contact with the Greek-flagged ferry Kydon Palace.
Cruise Industry
Carnival Cruises Switches Back to Coca-Cola This Summer
Norwegian Epic Marks 15 Years With Major Upgrades
The Norwegian Epic has officially reached a milestone, celebrating 15 years in service since joining Norwegian Cruise Line on June 17, 2010.
Princess Cruises Wins Big for Outstanding Wine Selection
Wine lovers have another reason to set sail with Princess Cruises. The cruise line has just earned high praise from Wine Spectator magazine.
Costa Fortuna Launches Summer Voyages From Piraeus
Costa Fortuna officially begins summer cruise season in the Eastern Med, following a spring schedule in the Canaries and parts of Western Europe.
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