Sam Hamilton

Michel Roux’s Le Gavroche at Sea Returns to Cunard in 2026

Cunard announce Le Gavroche at Sea, the culinary collaboration with Michel Roux, will return for a third season aboard the Queen Anne in 2026.

Carnival Breeze Cruises Cancelled for Maintenance in 2027

Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of five upcoming sailings on the Carnival Breeze, scheduled for January and March 2027.

MSC to Add Greek Port Tax to Guest Accounts Starting 2025

MSC Cruises has notified its passengers of a newly implemented cruise tax for visits to Greece, taking effect from July 21st, 2025.

Panama Canal Recovers as Rainfall Stabilizes Operations

While the Red Sea once again dominates maritime headlines, another key global shipping passage has quietly returned to full operational strength.

Cape Town Marks Record-Breaking 2024-25 Cruise Season

As the 2024-25 cruise season wraps up Cape Town is celebrating a record-setting year that highlights its rising status as a cruise destination.

Fierce Storm Batters Split, Croatia With Hurricane Winds

July 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.

Ocean Victory Heads Into Layup in Madeira’s Funchal Port

SunStone's Ocean Victory entered an extended layup at the Port of Funchal where it is expected to remain for several weeks before redeployment.

Ammonia Leak Reported on Tanker at Ust-Luga Seaport

6 July, a minor release of liquid ammonia occurred during cargo loading aboard the Eco Wizard tanker at Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad Region

IDF Strikes Houthi Targets Across Yemen in Coordinated Raid

Between night of July 6 and morning of July 7 Israel Defense Forces carried out aerial assaults targeting Houthi-controlled sites throughout Yemen

AIDA Hosts Youth Basketball Camps with Seawolves This Summer

AIDA Cruises reveals plans to team up with the Rostock Seawolves, a Basketball Bundesliga team, to host two youth basketball camps aboard AIDAnova

Two Sailors Charged by Singapore in Hafnia Nile Collision

Limpet Mine Fears Rise After Tanker Blasts in Mediterranean

String of explosions and suspected limpet mine attacks targeting commercial tankers in the Med raises fresh alarm over maritime security threats.

Oil Spill Contained at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Terminal

A small oil spill was reported on 2nd July at Uruguay's Punta Pereira Port Terminal during a fuel unloading operation involving a crude tanker.

Loïc Van Staey Named New Head of Belgian Shipowners Group

The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) has appointed Loïc Van Staey as its new managing director, marking a shift in leadership.