Sam Hamilton

ILO and IMO Mark 20 Years of Maritime Labour Convention

International Labour Organization and International Maritime Organization commemorate 20th anniversary of adoption of Maritime Labour Convention 2006

Princess Sets Guinness Record for Margarita Sales

Princess Cruises has earned a new Guinness World Records title after selling the highest number of margaritas within an eight-hour period.

Consortium Secures First Philippine Offshore Wind Grid Deals

Seawind Asia, Stream Invest & Triconti ECC Renewables have obtained Philippines’ first grid connection agreements for offshore wind developments.

Riviera Launches Seine Cruise Prize Incentive for Advisors

Riviera Travel introduces incentive that gives travel advisors the opportunity to win a river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary.

MSC Cruises Launches Train The Trainer 2026 Program

MSC Cruises introduces Train The Trainer, a training initiative designed to enhance how new crew members are prepared even before they join a ship.

Princess Launches 2026 Cruise Deals for USA's 250th

Princess Cruises introduces offers on its 2026 sailings to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and New England to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary.

ZIM Workers Escalate Strike Over Hapag-Lloyd Sale

Employees at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services intensify industrial action after the announcement of its proposed $4.2bn acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd.

Elliott Takes Major Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line

Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than 10 percent in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and could seek changes at the company.

Royal Caribbean Group Names Christopher J Wiernicki to Board

Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of former Chairman and CEO of the American Bureau of Shipping Christopher J. Wiernicki to its board.

Madagascar Flags Rise in Fraudulent Ship Registrations

Europa 2 to Host Olympic-Linked Dance Performances

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces the Europa 2 will feature dance performances by choreographers associated with the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cunard Expands 2026 Ship Visit Program for Agents

Cunard announces expanded schedule of ship visits and familiarization trips for travel agent partners in 2026, according to company press release

Hapag-Lloyd in Talks to Acquire Israeli Carrier ZIM

Hapag-Lloyd confirms it's holding advanced discussions to acquire outstanding shares of Israeli container line ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.

Repeat Offender Jailed for Robbing Cruise Visitor in Antigua

A man with a criminal background has been sentenced to prison following a robbery involving a British cruise passenger in St. John’s, Antigua.