Sam Hamilton

Elderly Cruise Passengers Charged in Italian Ring Theft

A couple from Chile has been officially charged by Italian authorities after allegedly stealing a €1,000 ring from a jewelry store in Messina.

DanPilot Launches World’s First Remote Pilotage Trial

Royal Caribbean Unveils Perfect Day Mexico for 2027

Royal Caribbean has officially announced Perfect Day Mexico, a new vacation destination for the company's cruise ships set to debut in fall 2027.

Balearia Achieves LNG Bunkering Milestone in Barcelona

For the first time in Spain, a shipping company has successfully fueled three of its vessels with LNG on the same day and in the same port.

Carnival Valor Enters Drydock for Upgrades in Spain

Earlier this month, cruise ship Carnival Valor arrived in the Mediterranean for a scheduled drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz, Spain.

EU Approves New Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet

European Union member states reach an agreement on a new set of sanctions aimed at Russia, which includes measures against nearly 200 vessels.

Costa Fortuna Sold to Margaritaville at Sea for 2026 Relaunch

The Costa Fortuna, scheduled to leave the Costa fleet in 2026 has been acquired by Margaritaville at Sea, marking expansion for the cruise line.

MSC Antonia Grounds in Red Sea Amid GPS Spoofing Concerns

US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs in 90-Day Deal

In a step toward easing trade tensions, the U.S. and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs on each other’s goods for a 90-day period.

MSC Orchestra Rescues 16 Migrants Near Sardinia Coast

The MSC Orchestra shifted from luxury cruise to life-saving mission after it encountered a drifting motorboat carrying 16 migrants.

Holland America Honors Joska, First Five-Star Service Dog

On May 2, Holland America Line hosted a ceremony aboard the Rotterdam to celebrate Joska, the first service dog to earn five-star Mariner status.

UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels

The UK is preparing to implement a expansion of its sanctions against Russia’s oil trade, with plans to blacklist up to 100 additional vessels.

USVI Open Registry Plan Resurfaces with Trump Briefing

Supporters of a proposed open ship registry for the U.S. Virgin Islands have revived plans that were initially introduced three years ago.

Maersk Lowers 2025 Container Market Forecast Amid Uncertainty

Danish shipping giant Maersk has revised its global container market outlook for 2025, citing mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures.