Eight Detained Seafarers Repatriated After Iran Release
Eight Ukrainian and Filipino seafarers who had been held by Iranian authorities for several months have now been repatriated.
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Celebrity Cruises Wins Record 25 Wine Spectator Awards
Celebrity Cruises reaches milestone, earning 25 Wine Spectator Awards for 2026, the highest number the brand has received to date.
Siera Marine Wins Funding to Expand Australian Seafarer Training
Australia's Siera Marine Management secures funding through government’s Maritime Skills and Training Initiative to increase qualified seafarers.
IMO Backs Carbon Mineralization Pathway for Shipping
Proposal to classify carbon mineralization as a permanent carbon storage method for shipping receives in-principle backing at the IMO.
Hurtigruten Secures €430M Refinancing Deal to Support Growth
Hurtigruten Group has finalized a €430 million refinancing package for its debt facilities, strengthening its financial position.
Skyborn Sells Stake in Major German Baltic Wind Project
Skyborn Renewables agrees to sell 25% interest in Gennaker offshore wind farm in German Baltic Sea to Stadtwerke München.
Alexandria Welcomes Aroya Cruises Interporting Operations
The Alexandria Port Authority has marked the launch of interporting operations in Egypt in partnership with Aroya Cruises.
Hong Kong Plans New Tax Breaks for Maritime Trade
Hong Kong to roll out tax incentives for shipping-related businesses as effort to reinforce its role as leading global center for maritime services.
Swedish Firm Wins Major Subsea Contract for Indonesia Gas Hub
Swedish company Alleima secures subsea tubing contract valued at approx. SEK 995 million linked to one of Indonesia’s largest offshore gas projects.
Cruise Tourist Attacks Raise Safety Concerns in Genoa
Incidents involving cruise passengers in Genoa, Italy, renew concerns about safety in areas commonly visited by tourists arriving by ship.
Tanker Disabled After Fire and Strike Near Iran Route
Oil tanker left disabled after fire broke out onboard on June 8, following allegations the vessel failed to comply with U.S. forces instructions.
Maine Man Jailed Over Assault Aboard Cruise Ship
A Maine resident has been sentenced to federal prison following an assault that occurred onboard an international cruise ship.
Voyager of the Seas Debuts Alaska Season From Seattle
Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas arrived in Seattle in May to begin its first-ever season sailing in Alaska.
Independence Day Cruise Sale Announced by Costa
Costa Cruises North America has introduced an Independence Day Sale featuring balcony staterooms for the price of ocean view cabins.
TAG Heuer Hosts Monaco Grand Prix Event at Sea
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer hosted one of the most exclusive gatherings of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville.
Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas Kicks Off Latin America Season
Grandeur of the Seas has arrived in Latin America in May to begin Royal Caribbean International’s summer season in the region.
Panama Canal Cuts Draft Limit as Water Concerns Return
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a lower maximum authorized draft for vessels passing through its neopanamax locks.
Carnival Wins Seattle Sustainability Awards
Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line receive Sustainable Century Awards from the Port of Seattle in recognition of their environmental initiatives.
U.S. States Sue Over TotalEnergies Offshore Deal
Seven U.S. states file lawsuit against the Trump administration and French energy company TotalEnergies over cancellation of major offshore wind lease.
U.S. Coast Guard's New Digital Mariner Credential System
The U.S. Coast Guard to introduce a new digital platform designed to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) application process.