Sam Hamilton

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MedCruise General Assembly Opens in Šibenik, Croatia

The 67th MedCruise General Assembly officially began yesterday, September 30th, in Šibenik, Croatia, according to a recent press release.

Norwegian Cancels Over 55 Cruises for 2026-27 Season

Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed the cancellation of more than 55 sailings planned for the 2026-27 season across four of its ships.

Aggregate Carrier Sana Partially Sinks Off Kish Island

On September 24th, an aggregate carrier named Sana partially sank in the Persian Gulf, while it was roughly two miles south of Kish Island, Iran.

Riviera Travel Expands Into Asia with Mekong Sailings

Riviera Travel has revealed plans to expand into Asia, announcing that its ship, the Riviera Alba, will begin cruising the Mekong River in 2027.

Chinese Bauxite Demand Drives Dry Bulk Market Growth

China’s surging appetite for bauxite is reshaping the dry bulk trade, with record imports in 2025 highlighting the growing role of large carriers

Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator

Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.

Cargo Ship Storm I Disabled Off Spain’s Bay of Biscay

September 22, Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Storm I suffered engine failure and was drifting in the Bay of Biscay near the Ferrol estuary.

Galveston LNG Bunker Port Advances Texas Terminal Project

Galveston LNG Bunker Port, a U.S.-based energy company, has taken a step forward in developing clean marine fuel infrastructure along the Gulf Coast.

Star Voyager Makes Inaugural Call in Xiamen, China

StarCruises marked the inaugural visit of the Star Voyager to Xiamen on Saturday with an event attended by local leaders and company executives.

UK Unveils Cruise Growth Plan to Boost Industry Sector

The United Kingdom has launched a new initiative to strengthen the cruise sector, unveiling the UK Cruise Growth Plan during London Shipping Week

AIDAnova to Host Oktoberfest-Themed Cruise in 2026

AIDA Cruises reveals The Prinzen, Melissa Naschenweng, voXXclub, and more to headline The O’zapft is! Cruise 2026 on the AIDAnova for Oktoberfest.

P&O Cruises Cancels Select Arvia and Ventura Voyages

P&O Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of certain itineraries that were scheduled aboard the Arvia and Ventura cruise ships in 2026 and 2027

Comoros Cracks Down On False Ship Registrations

Israeli maritime analytics company Windward has reported that the government of Comoros has begun purging its international shipping registry.

CroisiEurope to Launch Amazon Eco-Cruises in 2027

CroisiEurope has announced new Amazon itineraries set to debut in 2027 aboard the Brasilian Dream, designed to deliver an eco-tourism experience.

COSCO Pledges Stability Ahead of US Port Fee Increases

Less than a month before the US introduces fees targeting China-linked vessels, COSCO assures customers it'll maintain stable transpacific service.

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