Sam Hamilton

Spain Approves €1.57bn Investment for State-Owned Ports

Spain has approved €1.57 billion ($1.8 billion) in public investment for its state-owned port network in 2027.

The Port of Barcelona, Spain

Georgia Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Children at Sea

44-year-old man is arrested after Carnival Glory returned to Port Canaveral following allegations he assaulted two children onboard.

The Carnival Glory cruise ship in port

Adora Mediterranea to Host Beijing Opera Themed Cruises

Adora Cruises announces voyages celebrating Beijing Opera aboard the Adora Mediterranea for Mid-Autumn Festival and China National Day.

A Beijing opera performance on stage

Viking Ullur Evacuated After Running Aground on Danube River

Passengers and crew aboard the Viking Ullur were evacuated after the river cruise ship ran aground on the Danube River on Tuesday.

A suspension bridge over the Danube River at Vidin

ICTSI Extends Manila Container Terminal Deal Until 2063

ICTSI awarded 25-year extension to concession for Manila International Container Terminal, allowing them to operate until May 2063.

Manila container port

CMA CGM and Stonepeak Launch Global Terminal Joint Venture

CMA CGM and Stonepeak finalize creation of United Ports, a venture that brings together nine container terminals across five countries.

A CMA CGM container ship at dusk

COSCO Advances $1.1bn Tianjin Shipyard Expansion Project

COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry is pressing ahead with plans to develop an RMB8 billion ($1.1 billion) shipbuilding complex in Tianjin, China.

A COSCO Shipping vessel in a port

British Cruise Passenger Found Dead During Santorini Visit

A 62-year-old British cruise passenger has been found dead in her cabin while her cruise ship was visiting the Greek island of Santorini.

A blue domed church on Santorini, Greece

Viking Unveils 2028-29 Ocean Cruise Season and New Ships

Viking announces details of its 2028-29 ocean cruise program, featuring 80 itineraries to visit 301 ports across 84 countries on six continents.

The Viking Vela cruise ship in a port

Seven Seas Navigator Begins Final Northern Europe Season in Dover

The Seven Seas Navigator has arrived in Dover to begin its farewell Northern Europe deployment with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas' cruise ship, Navigator

UK Supreme Court Backs Buyer Compensation in Ship Sale Case

UK Supreme Court rules buyers may claim loss-of-bargain damages under the Norwegian Saleform 2012 contract when seller's negligence delays delivery.

Scales, books and a judge's gavel on a desk

Couple Sues AIDA Cruises Over Nudist Area Changes

Couple takes legal action against AIDA Cruises after claiming extensive changes made to AIDAdiva altered their experience.

The AIDAdiva cruise ship docked in a port at sunset

Royal Caribbean Expands Community Investment in Mahahual, Mexico

Royal Caribbean announces plan to build Mahahual K’iin Community Center, designed to benefit residents of Mahahual, Mexico.

Straw roofed buildings in Mahahual, Mexico

Six Cruise Passengers Arrested on Warrants at at Port Canaveral

Six cruise passengers arrested at Port Canaveral after Brevard County Sheriff's Office deputies identified outstanding warrants.

Police cars lined up in a street in Florida

Panama Canal Reduces Booking Slots Over El Niño Concerns

Panama Canal Authority to reduce daily transit bookings as concerns grow that El Niño weather pattern could limit water supplies.

The Panama Canal

Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through Mid-2027

Royal Caribbean has canceled all scheduled visits to its private destination of Labadee through mid-2027, according to a report.

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship moored off Labadee, Haiti

US Coast Guard Cuts Mariner Credential Processing to Four Months

The U.S. Coast Guard's National Maritime Center has further reduced processing times for Merchant Mariner Credential applications.

A US coastguard boat in Baltimore harbor

Sinokor Crews Offered Pay Increase for Hormuz Round Trips

Sinokor Group is offering crew members an additional six months' salary for completing a one-month voyage through the Strait of Hormuz.

A person holding a fan of bank notes

Holland America Adds Solo Balcony Cabins in Fleet Revamp

Holland America Line's Evolution project to introduce new onboard features while transforming accommodations across six ships.

Holland America's cruise ship Oosterdam in port

Winter 2027 Sees Marella Expands Adults-Only Fleet

Adults-only cruising is set to grow, with Marella Cruises leading the trend by making Marella Discovery 2 a permanent adults-only ship.

The Marella Discovery cruise ship in a port