Sam Hamilton

VIVA Cruises Unveils 2028 European Boutique Sailings

VIVA Cruises has revealed its 2028 program for the VIVA Boutique brand, featuring river cruises in France and Italy.

The River Seine in Paris at sundown

Terra 2 Freed After Running Aground in Düsseldorf Harbour

Inland motor freighter Terra 2 has been successfully refloated after running aground in Düsseldorf harbour, Germany.

Dusseldorf harbor in Germany

Carnival Teams Collect 5,000 Pounds of Coastal Waste

Carnival Cruise Line mark International Coastal Cleanup Day with cleanup activities at ports and destinations around the world.

The Carnival Glory cruise ship in port

Maersk Completes First Commercial Ethanol Bunkering in US

Maersk announced on September 28 that it had successfully completed a bunkering operation using US-produced corn ethanol.

A close-up of the Maersk logo on a ship's hull

New Direct Shipping Route Links Jiangsu, China with Mexico

A new direct container shipping service connecting Jiangsu Province in eastern China with Mexico has officially launched.

An arrow pointing from Jiangyin Port in Jiangsu China to the Port of Manzanillo in Mexico

IMO Says Key to Safe Shipping is Industry's Maritime Workers

The IMO has emphasized the vital role that maritime professionals play in keeping the shipping industry safe and efficient.

Container ships and tugboat in a port

Typhoon Dujuan Could Force Costa Serena and Athletes to Leave Nagoya

Typhoon Dujuan may force Costa Serena to leave Nagoya with Asian Games athletes under the port's emergency evacuation procedures.

The Costa Serena cruise ship in dock

Aroya Cruises Welcomes Guests from Over 100 Nationalities

Aroya Cruises welcomed passengers representing more than 100 nationalities aboard during its summer season in the Mediterranean.

Various flags of the world strung up as bunting

50% Stake in Sandals Resorts Bought by Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture in the all-inclusive resort market.

A swimming pool at a Sandals resort

Emirates Shipping Line in Plastic Waste Cargoes Ban

Emirates Shipping Line to stop transporting plastic waste from October, becoming second ocean carrier to introduce a complete ban.

A heap of plastic waste including drinking water bottles

MSC Cruises to Sponsor Three Formula 1 Races in 2027

MSC Cruises has announced that it will serve as title sponsor for three FIA Formula One races during the 2027 season.

A black racing car on a track

Cairns Accelerates Dredging After Cruise Channel Silts Up

Australia's Ports North has brought forward maintenance dredging in Trinity Inlet after unusually heavy silt buildup reduced water depths.

Cruise ships docked at Cairns, Australia

US LNG Cargo Diverted After Suspected Cyberattack on Ship

US LNG cargo vessel diverted after crew reported a systems failure that they believe may have been caused by a cyberattack.

A neon exclamation mark in front of code on a monitor

Japan, South Korea and US Plan Arctic Maritime Agreement

Japan, US, South Korea to sign memorandum aimed at strengthening cooperation on maritime activities and energy supplies in the Arctic.

The Japanese, United States and South Korean flags flying against a blue sky

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