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Royal Caribbean Donates $40K to Support Seafarers in Norway

Royal Caribbean Group makes $40,000 donation to the Norwegian Seaman’s Mission, demonstrating its commitment to the well-being of seafarers.

MSC Meraviglia Back on Schedule After Propulsion Repairs

MSC Meraviglia resumed its sailings on May 18 following a week of maintenance in Portland, Maine, where it underwent repairs to address a propulsion issue.

NBOSCO Orders Four 2,700 TEU Ships from Huangpu Yard

NBOSCO choses a shipbuilder for its newest batch of containerships, selecting Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding to construct four 2,700 TEU vessels.

MSC Cruises Launches Streamlined Dining Upgrades Fleetwide

MSC Cruises has unveiled a comprehensive upgrade to its dining program across its fleet, introducing fixed-price menus and flexible packages.

Ocean Victory Cruise Ship Seized in Malaga Port

On May 20, the Ocean Victory cruise ship—operated by Spain’s newcomer cruise line Alma Cruceros—was detained in the port of Malaga.

Costa Favolosa Enacts Health Measures Amid Illness Cases

Costa has implemented emergency health protocols following reports of gastrointestinal illness among several passengers aboard the Costa Favolosa

UK Sanctions Ship Financier Tied to Russian Tanker Sales

The UK has sanctioned a British shipping finance expert, accusing him of aiding Russia’s shadow fleet by acquiring oil tankers on its behalf.

MSC Enters Ukrainian Logistics with Strategic Acquisitions

Medlog, the inland logistics arm of global shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co, makes significant move into the Ukrainian logistics sector.

Cruise Community Mourns Passing of Diamond Princess Captain

The cruise industry is grieving the death of Captain Michele Bartolomei of the Diamond Princess, who passed away early Monday morning onboard.

COSCO Orders Two Large Gas Carriers for 2027 Delivery

Chinese state-owned maritime leader COSCO has made another strategic move in the gas carrier market with a new round of shipbuilding orders.

Mexican Navy Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge, Two Dead, 20 Hurt

May 17, the Mexican Navy’s training ship Cuauhtémoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to 20 others.

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

With official approval from the Danish Emergency Management Agency, DanPilot and Danelec have begun a groundbreaking trial of remote pilotage.

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.

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