Iranian Forces Detain Product Tanker Talara Near Qeshm
Carnival Supports Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa
Leading Light Wind Project Canceled by Developers
Passenger Removed from Anthem of the Seas After Fight
UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian LNG Exports
CMA CGM to Acquire 20% Stake in Hamburg Terminal
Hurtigruten Launches New Sami-Inspired Menu at Sea
Shipping
Hai An Expands Fleet with Order for 7,100 TEU Ships
Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has intensified its fleet growth strategy by placing an order for its largest containerships so far.
Hapag-Lloyd Advances Fleet Renewal with 22 New Ships
Hapag-Lloyd is pressing forward with a fleet renewal plan that will see the shipping giant invest in as many as 22 new ships under 5,000 teu.
Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China
Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred builder, Dalian Shipbuilding in China, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships.
Ferry and Tanker Collide off Singapore, No Injuries Reported
A collision occurred off Singapore’s Southern Islands on November 10 between a Singapore-flagged ferry and a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker.
Ports
Bodrum Cruise Port Ends Record-Breaking 2025 Season
Bodrum Cruise Port wraps up its cruise season after welcoming 116 ship calls and 138,149 passengers: a record-breaking number for the destination
Madeira Nominated Again for Prestigious Cruise Awards
Madeira has been recognized on the global stage, announcing that the region has been nominated for two categories in the World Cruise Awards 2025
Lisbon Cruise Port Named Best in Southern Europe
Lisbon Cruise Port has been honored with the title of “Best Port in Southern Europe” at the fifth edition of the World Luxury Travel Awards 2025.
China and US Suspend Port Fees for One Year
China and the United States have agreed to suspend their reciprocal port fees for a year, a move welcomed by many in the shipping industry.
Accidents
Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade
The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.
Cruise Passenger Dies as Huge Wave Hits Tenerife Seafront
An incident in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife results in death of woman and injuries to several others after a massive wave struck the seafront.
Queen Mary 2 Faces Propulsion Issue During Voyage
Cunard confirms one of the Mermaid pod propulsion units on the Queen Mary 2 developed fault during its 12-day Norway and Northern Lights cruise.
Naval Forces Contain Pirate Group off Somali Coast
Naval forces have successfully contained a pirate group operating near Somalia after a series of recent security incidents in the Indian Ocean.
Cruise Industry
Viva Cruises Expands Routes and Launches New Concepts
Viva Cruises continues to broaden its offerings beyond its sailings on the Moselle, Danube and Rhine Rivers, according to the CEO and co-founder.
Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program
Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.
Icon of the Seas to Homeport in Galveston, Texas in 2027
Royal Caribbean International announces that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will begin sailing from Galveston starting August 2027.
Cruise Ships Return to Revived Ocho Rios Port, Jamaica
After months of uncertainty and extensive recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the port of Ocho Rios has officially reopened.
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