Sam Hamilton

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.

Royal Caribbean Opens Bookings for Nassau Beach Club

Royal Caribbean has officially launched reservations for its new Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, which is set to open in December 2025.

Ponant's Jazz-Themed Cruise Sets Sail Again in Fall 2025

Ponant Explorations is once again teaming up with the Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents Festival to bring back its music-focused cruise.

Denmark Extends Life of Two Longstanding Offshore Wind Farms

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the extension of electricity production permits for two of Denmark’s oldest offshore wind farms.

Norwegian Epic Marks 15 Years With Major Upgrades

The Norwegian Epic has officially reached a milestone, celebrating 15 years in service since joining Norwegian Cruise Line on June 17, 2010.

Disney Dream Crew Rescues Child and Father Overboard

June 29, as the Disney Dream made its way back to Fort Lauderdale, a man-overboard alert was triggered after a girl fell from the ship’s deck.