Second Crew Member Detained by Sweden on Sea Owl 1
Australia to Raise Departure Tax in 2027
Passenger Dies After Going Overboard From Carnival Liberty
Marella Cruises Expands Reusable Cup Program
State of Maryland Secures Record Dali Bridge Settlement
Costa Cruises Rules Out Fuel Surcharges for 2026
Indian Officer Missing After US Shore Leave
Shipping
OOCL Ordered to Pay Record $45.6m in Shipping Case
A US administrative law judge has ruled that OOCL must pay $45.6 million in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.
Mission to Seafarers Launches Shore Happiness Index
Mission to Seafarers is introducing a new Shorebased Happiness Index, designed to assess the wellbeing of maritime professionals working ashore.
Piracy Attempt off Somalia Coast Reported by UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported another attempted piracy incident 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia on April 28.
Containership Refloated After Bosphorus Grounding
Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) confirmed on April 28 that the grounded containership Kappa had been successfully refloated.
Ports
Brazilian Authorities Seize Cocaine From Bulk Carrier at Santos Port
Brazilian authorities have confiscated around 340 kilograms of cocaine from the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Green K-Max 1 while the vessel was docked at the Port of Santos on May 10.
US Invests $774m in Port Infrastructure Projects
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a $774 million funding package to support port infrastructure.
PSA Expands Investment in Xiamen Container Terminals
PSA International acquires stake in Xiamen Container Terminal Group, which operates eight terminals with an annual capacity of around 20 million TEU.
Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Port and Damage Infrastructure
Reports say Russian drones targeted infrastructure at Ukraine’s Port of Odesa on the Black Sea, causing damage and igniting a fire in a vessel.
Accidents
Carnival Faces Lawsuits Over Reported Data Breach
Carnival is dealing with a number of lawsuits following a reported data breach that may have exposed personal information of millions of customers.
Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Breakaway
A second Norwegian Cruise Line crew member has reportedly gone overboard within two-weeks, following an incident aboard the Norwegian Breakaway.
Woman Dies After Fall on Carnival Firenze Cruise
A woman has died after falling from a balcony on board the Carnival Firenze cruise ship while the vessel was sailing off the coast of California.
Sapphire Princess Diverts After Bodies Found at Sea
Sapphire Princess was forced to alter its route during a Mediterranean voyage after a watch developed into a serious incident for those onboard.
Cruise Industry
Columbia Cruise Services Opens Shanghai, China Office
Columbia Cruise Services (CCS) has launched a new office in Shanghai, positioned alongside its cruise partner Adora Cruises.
MSC Cruises Reveals 2028 Caribbean Summer Deployment
MSC Cruises has announced its North America and Caribbean deployment plans for the 2028 summer season, featuring itineraries across seven ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Survey Explores Longer Crew Contracts
A new survey conducted onboard several NCL vessels is prompting discussion about whether the company may be considering longer contracts for crew and officers.
Virgin Cruises Warns Guests of Delays at Spanish Ports
Virgin Voyages is warning passengers about longer disembarkation times in Spain following the introduction of new European Union border control procedures.