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Cunard Sees Major Booking Surge with 2027 Itinerary Launch

Cunard announces rise in bookings following debut of 2027 voyage program, a 55% increase in nights booked in first week compared to same for 2026

Bulk Carrier Magic Seas Attacked Off Yemeni Coast

July 6th, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Magic Seas came under attack involving gunfire and missiles some 51 nautical miles SW of Al Hudaydah.

Russian Missile Strike Hits Odesa Port, Kills Two

A Russian ballistic missile struck Ukraine’s Odesa port region on July 3 resulting in two deaths and six injuries, according to official reports.

Hong Kong Launches New Maritime Development Board

Several key figures from Hong Kong shipping have been appointed to the new Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board which launched Monday.

Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona

A tugboat named Cala Gullo sank in Spain’s Port of Barcelona on Monday, June 30, after it collided with a Malta-registered container vessel.

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.

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.

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.

Ferry Runs Aground Near Bali, All Passengers Safe

Indonesian-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Gerbang Samudra 2 ran aground on a coral reef 100 meters from the Gilimanuk Ferry Terminal in West Bali

Batam Shipyard Fire Claims Four Lives, Injures Five More

A fire erupted on June 24 aboard the Federal II, an FSO vessel, while it was undergoing maintenance at ASL Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.

Carnival CEO Comments on Middle East, Eyes Future Risks

Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival, opened the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call with remarks about the recent developments in the Middle East.

Labor Strike Forces Carnival Ship From Dry Dock Early

Carnival seeks €4.5 million from Spain’s Navantia shipyard following disruption that forced early withdrawal of Carnival Liberty from dry dock.

Norwegian Viva Wake Stirs Environmental Concerns

Drone footage recently filmed in the port of Volos, Greece has sparked discussion following the departure of the cruise ship Norwegian Viva.

Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends

The 300,000 dwt crude carrier Alter Ego, a vessel with a rich past, has changed ownership for the ninth time in nearly two decades of service.

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