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14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast

Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.

Carnival Names Janet Wygert Head of Sales & Trade Marketing

Carnival has appointed Janet Wygert as its new senior VP of sales and trade marketing, stepping into the role following Adolfo Perez's retirement

U.S. Halts Construction of Empire Wind Project in NY

U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council orders immediate stop to all work on Equinor’s Empire Wind 1.

MSC World America Begins Caribbean Sailings from Miami

The newly launched MSC World America has officially begun its maiden voyage to the Caribbean, following its recent arrival at PortMiami.

China Unveils World’s Largest Cruise Terminal in Xiamen

After MSC celebrated the opening of what was hailed as the world’s largest cruise terminal in PortMiami, a new contender has claimed the title.

Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge

April 16, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while it was docked at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium.

Singapore’s Vasi Shipping Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Vasi Shipping, a small container shipping company based in Singapore, has declared bankruptcy after 13 years in operation.

Teen Sentenced for Bomb Hoax That Diverted Cruise Ship

Michigan teenager sentenced to eight months in prison for causing a bomb scare aboard the Carnival Sunrise, which forced the ship to alter its route

Norway Confirms Zero Emissions Rules for Heritage Fjords

The Norwegian Maritime Authority officially confirms the timeline for implementing zero-emissions regulations in the country’s Heritage Fjords.

Holland America Adds 2026 Europe Cruises, Extends Season

Holland America Line has announced a six-week extension to its 2026 Europe season, unveiling four new cruises now available for booking.

Port NOLA Sets New Cruise Passenger Record in March 2025

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reached a new milestone in March 2025, handling over 165,000 cruise passenger movements.

Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers

Yangzijiang Financial Holding is making a return to Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding with a fresh order in the handysize dry bulk market.

Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea

A fire broke out aboard the container vessel Victoria L on April 9 following an onboard explosion. A rescue operation is currently in progress.

Euroseas Secures Higher-Paying Charter for Feeder Vessel

Greek container ship operator Euroseas has landed a more lucrative long-term charter deal for one of its feeder vessels.

Carnival Festivale to Homeport at Port Canaveral in 2027

Port Canaveral is to welcome another new cruise ship, as Carnival announces its Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale will be based at the port.

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