Royal Caribbean Updates Beverage Package Options
Two Missing After Tanker Hits Fishing Boat Off Kerala
Mein Schiff 4 Crew Repatriation Begins After Gulf Disruption
Hong Kong Completes First Green Methanol Bunkering
Silversea Wins Award for Best Wine Program
MSC Musica Expands South America Homeports for 2026
Adora Mediterranea Returns to Dalian for 2026 Cruises
Shipping
Africa Gains Momentum in Global Container Shipping
New figures from Container Trade Statistics for cargo loaded in January indicate one of the most important trends seen last year is continuing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accidents
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.
MSC Works With Airlines to Repatriate Guests
MSC said it's coordinating with airline partners in the Middle East, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, to arrange return travel for guests
Fire on Passenger Ship Silja Serenade Car Deck Contained
A blaze erupted on March 2 aboard Finland-flagged passenger ship Silja Serenade after a truck transporting scrap metal caught fire on the car deck.
Cruise Industry
Oceania and Regent Reveal New Global Leadership Structure
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduce new leadership structure following appointment of Wesley D’Silva as Regent president.
Hapag-Lloyd Plans Indian Ocean Expeditions for 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces series of warm-weather expedition voyages in the western Indian Ocean aboard the Hanseatic Nature in 2027-2028.
Celebrity Solstice Debuts Major Upgrades in Singapore
Celebrity Solstice departed Singapore on Monday March 2nd after completing a large refurbishment project that began in the middle of January.
Queen Mary 2 Arrives in Sydney During World Voyage
Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 sailed into Sydney Harbour on March 4 as part of her 108-night World Voyage that began in Southampton, UK.
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