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13 Passengers Charged After Mass Brawl on Costa Smeralda VIDEO

Thirteen passengers aged between 18 and 20 have been charged following a violent confrontation aboard the cruise ship Costa Smeralda.

The Costa Smerelda cruise ship at sea

Oil Leak from MSC Renaissance III Disrupts Antwerp Traffic

Oil leak at Port of Antwerp disrupted vessels on September 14 after pollution was detected between a ship and the shore.

The Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Norwegian Jade Helps Fight Major Fire at Alaska Cruise Terminal

A major fire erupted at the recently constructed Chugach Glacier Gateway Cruise Terminal in Whittier, Alaska, on Monday, September 14.

The Norwegian Jade cruise ship

Victoria Container Terminal Begins Next Expansion Phase at Port of Melbourne

Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT) has begun the latest phase of its expansion at the Port of Melbourne in Australia.

The Port of Melbourne under an overcast sky

Sun Princess Crew Celebrates Princess Cup Victory

Crew aboard Sun Princess has achievement to celebrate after vessel receives the Princess Cup, a special Princess Cruises trophy.

The Sun Princess cruise ship at sea on an overcast day

Suspected Pirates Board Greek-Managed Cargo Ship off Yemen

A Greek-managed cargo vessel was boarded by suspected pirates off the coast of Yemen on Thursday.

A map of the waters around Yemen showing where pirates boarded a vessel

Cordelia Sky Unveils Mumbai Cruises and Onboard Highlights

Cordelia Cruises share details of itineraries and experiences when Cordelia Sky begins operating later this year.

A cruise ship docked at Mumbai cruise terminal

Five Dead and 87 Missing After Ferry Fire in Philippines

Five people have been confirmed dead and 87 remain unaccounted for following a fire aboard a passenger ferry in the Philippines.

The ocean and coastline at Coron, The Philippines

Port of Baltimore Opens New Grain Transloading Facility

The Port of Baltimore in the US has launched a new on-dock grain transloading facility at its Seagirt container terminal.

A view across container at the Port of Baltimore

US Plans $15m Digital Upgrade for Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port

The US is preparing a $15 million assistance package to improve digital infrastructure at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

A container ship docked at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka

Japan Engine Completes World-First Hydrogen Marine Engine

Japan Engine Corporation completes what it says is world’s first hydrogen-powered main engine designed for a large commercial vessel.

The Japanese flag

TUI Launches New Mein Schiff Sales Campaign with Robbie Williams

TUI launches sales campaign for Mein Schiff as the cruise line enters the final stage of its early booking promotion for summer 2027.

Tui's cruise ship, Mein Schiff 4 in Hamburg Port at night

Panama Canal Water Crisis Forces New Shipping Route Changes

Deteriorating Panama Canal water situation begins to affect port calls, cargo routes and terminal planning throughout the Americas.

A tugboat in the Panama Canal

Hapag-Lloyd Revises $4.2bn ZIM Deal Amid Israeli Concerns

Hapag-Lloyd and Israeli private equity group FIMI are restructuring their proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM.

A Hapag-Lloyd container ship at sea at sunset

Princess Cruises Ends Local Sales Operations in Taiwan

Princess Cruises ended its sales operations in Taiwan on August 31, 2026, according to an article in Taiwan News.

A speedboat passing under the bow of a Princess cruise ship

Carnival Legend Heads to Mediterranean for Fall Cruises

Carnival Legend is currently sailing on a repositioning voyage to Civitavecchia ahead of a series of Mediterranean cruises.

The Carnival Legend cruise ship in port at night

Jamaica Honors Top Cruise Travel Advisors at 2026 Awards

Jamaica Vacations Limited (JAMVAC) honors its five leading cruise travel advisors for 2024-2026 Regal Rewards Awards on August 29.

Small Jamaican flags

South Korea Targets 25 GW of Offshore Wind Zones by 2031

South Korea is changing its approach to offshore wind development, with the government taking responsibility for selecting suitable sites.

An offshore windfarm

More Australian Ports to Welcome Cruise Ships for 2026-2027

Melbourne and Adelaide are expected to account for a greater proportion of departures during the 2026 – 2027 cruise season.

A cruise ship in Sydney Harbor

Illness Causes More Than 80% of Seafarer Deaths at Sea

More than four out of five seafarer fatalities handled by Britannia P&I were linked to illness rather than accidents says a report.

A visualization of a virus