Hamburg Cruise Passenger Numbers Rise in 2025
Four Dead After Fishing Vessel Collides With Cargo Ship Off Japan
Princess Cruises Confirms Tattoo Policy Rollout Date
Princess Cruises Unveils 116-Day World Cruise for 2028
Polar Latitudes' Fly & Cruise Antarctica Voyages Launch for 2028
AIDAdiva and AIDAperla Meet in Tenerife Port, Spain
Disney Launches “Midnight Magic” Cruise Ad Campaign
Shipping
Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Departs Fujairah After Attack
Reports say an Indian-flagged tanker safely left Fujairah Port in the UAE on March 15 after the port was reportedly targeted by an Iranian attack
Stowaway Fox Travels From UK to New York on Cargo Ship
A red fox that secretly boarded a cargo ship in Southampton has journeyed across the Atlantic and is now being cared for at New York's Bronx Zoo.
Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier named the Nota App was successfully refloated after running aground in the Çanakkale Strait on March 11th.
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.
Ports
Princess Cruises Adds Barbados as Caribbean Homeport
Princess Cruises is to begin offering cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados starting in early 2027, according to information on the company’s website.
Hamburg Prepares for 837th Port Anniversary Celebration
Hamburg to mark its port's 837th anniversary in May. Around one million visitors from across the world are expected to gather along the Elbe River.
Dockworker Protest Blocks Access to Port of Maceió
Access to the Port of Maceió was disrupted Wednesday after dockworkers organized a protest that blocked traffic ahead of MSC Seaview's arrival.
Virgin Voyages Moves New York Sailings to Brooklyn
Virgin Voyages has announced that its cruises departing from New York City will begin sailing from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal starting April 6.
Accidents
Norovirus Cases Reported on Princess Cruises’ Star Princess
A norovirus outbreak was reported aboard Star Princess, the newest and largest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, during its most recent voyage.
False Man Overboard Alert Reported on MSC Seashore
Passengers aboard MSC Seashore faced a brief moment of concern early Tuesday morning after reports circulated that a man had fallen overboard.
Cruise Lines Cancel Remaining Arabian Gulf Seasons
Cruise lines have canceled the rest of their 2025–26 winter operations in the Arabian Gulf due to ongoing security concerns in the region.
ILO and BIMCO Launch Injury Protection for Ship Recycling
The ILO and BIMCO introduce pilot employment injury scheme aimed at improving protection and rights for workers in Bangladeshi ship recycling.
Cruise Industry
MSC Opens Edinburgh Creative Studio for Cruise Entertainment
MSC Group is expanding its entertainment capabilities with the development of a new production facility in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital city.
Fred. Olsen Funds Public Defibrillator in Liverpool, England
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has supported the installation of a public defibrillator at Liverpool’s Pier Head in the Northwest of England, UK.
AIDAstella Marks 13 Years as It Sails Toward Europe
AIDAstella, the newest vessel in AIDA Cruises’ Selection class, is celebrating its 13th anniversary today, Monday, March 16th. Happy birthday!
P&O Cruises Updates Final Payment Deadline for Bookings
P&O Cruises has announced a change to the final payment deadline for new cruise bookings that are departing from the first of December 2026.
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