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CMA CGM, SNP to Build $600M Deepwater Port in Haiphong

CMA CGM signs agreement with Saigon Newport Corporation to establish new $600 million deepwater terminal in Haiphong, located in northern Vietnam

MSC Opera to Sail Caribbean Year-Round from 2026

MSC Cruises has revealed plans for the MSC Opera to remain in the South Caribbean throughout the entire year, starting from winter 2026-27.

Cunard Launches ‘Sea of Glamour’ for 185th Anniversary

Cunard will commemorate its 185th anniversary on May 27 with the unveiling of Sea of Glamour, an exhibition that brings together stories and photos

Cruise Ship Rescues Sailors and Dogs in Wild Seas

Four sailors and three dogs were rescued by the Carnival Splendor after their catamaran became disabled in rough waters south of New Caledonia.

Shanghai Jinghan Orders New Chemical Tankers in China

Shanghai Jinghan Shipping is to grow its fleet by adding up to two new chemical tankers, with construction to take place at a Chinese shipyard.

Carnival Magic’s November 1 Sailing Becomes Adults-Only

Guests who are booked on the November 1st sailing of Carnival Magic were recently notified that the voyage is now exclusively for adults.

Damen and CEAD Partner to Explore 3D-Printed Workboats

Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr) has announced a new partnership with technology innovator CEAD to develop a 3D-printed workboat.

Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord

A Cypriot-flagged container ship NCL Salten ran aground overnight in Norway’s Trondheim fjord, coming to rest just meters from a residential home

Viking Cruises Shifts Focus to 2026 Amid Strong Bookings

During Viking’s Q1 2025 earnings call Torstein Hagen announced it has nearly sold out its 2025 sailings and is turning its attention to 2026.

Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda

In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.

MSC Cruises Orders Two More LNG-Powered World Class Ships

MSC Cruises has expanded its fleet plans with the order of two additional LNG-powered World Class ships from shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique

US Coast Guard Probes Back-to-Back Ship Fires in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating two separate engine room fires that occurred on consecutive days aboard vessels docked in Puerto Rico.

Estonia Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit

Estonia takes step forward in its renewable energy ambitions by approving draft law that grants country’s first permit for an offshore wind project

Man Tries to Board Cruise Ship via Rope at Sydney Port

In a bizarre moment at Sydney’s Circular Quay, a 29-year-old man attempted to climb aboard a cruise ship by scaling the mooring ropes.

Gothenburg Port Achieves Milestone in Green Bunkering

The Port of Gothenburg has announced the successful execution of a landmark bunkering operation involving locally produced liquefied biomethane.

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