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AIDA Cruises Orders Two New Mid-Sized Ships for 2030s

AIDA Cruises, the German cruise brand under Carnival Corp., confirms plans for two new mid-sized vessels through an agreement with Fincantieri.

Wärtsilä Debuts Remote Ops Tech on Sun Princess Cruise Ship

Wärtsilä ANCS has completed the first installation of its NACOS Connect remote mimics application aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess.

CMA CGM Invests €100M in AI Partnership with Mistral AI

CMA CGM has partnered with tech company Mistral AI in a €100 million initiative over the next five years to implement tailored AI solutions.

Princess Cruises Launches 2025 Europe Season with Six Ships

Princess Cruises has officially launched its 2025 summer season in Europe with the vessel the Majestic Princess leading the way.

Kenya Defends Tourism Sector Amid Safety Concerns

Kenya’s tourism industry are pushing back against what they describe as “misleading” reports related to an incident involving cruise passengers.

Tatham & Co Merges with Sea Green Law to Expand Practice

Two UK-based maritime law specialists, Tatham & Co and Sea Green Law, have officially merged to form a single 22-lawyer firm on April 1, 2025.

Holland America Chef Makes Record Sushi Roll at Sea

Holland America Line announced its culinary team has created what it believes to be the longest maki sushi roll ever made at sea.

Strong Winds Break Discovery Princess from Moorings in SF

The Discovery Princess broke loose from its moorings at San Francisco’s Pier 27 after powerful winds unexpectedly hit the area.

Icebreakers Rescue Hanseatic Spirit Trapped Near Finland

A voyage aboard the Hanseatic Spirit took an unexpected twist when the cruise ship became stuck in dense sea ice near Kemi, Finland.

AI Man Overboard System Debuts on Ambassador’s Ambition

Scottish tech firm Zelim introduces first AI-powered man overboard detection system on a cruise ship, marking a step forward in maritime safety.

Riviera Travel Adds Festive and Food Cruises for 2026

Riviera Travel has broadened its 2026 cruise lineup with holiday-themed sailing and 3 culinary-focused itineraries across Europe’s iconic rivers.

Judge Halts Gulf Lease Over Threat to Endangered Whale

Judge temporarily blocks offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico citing insufficient consideration for endangered Rice’s whale.

Yang Ming Acquires Three Methanol-Ready Boxships

Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport has finalized a purchase agreement with Japan’s Shoei Kisen for three newbuild containerships

Engine Failure Forces Cargo Ship Frederick to Block Canal

The cargo ship Frederick temporarily blocked a section of the Kiel Canal in Germany after experiencing engine failure on March 27th.

Brazil Arrests Two Men for Cruise Ship Cocaine Smuggling

Brazilian Federal Police apprehended two foreign nationals after they allegedly attempted to smuggle 47 kilograms of cocaine aboard a cruise ship

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