Sam Hamilton

AIDAstella and Azamara Pursuit Make First Calls to Niigata

The Port of Niigata in Japan recently celebrated the inaugural visits of two cruise ships, the AIDAstella and the Azamara Pursuit.

Norwegian Epic Enters Drydock Ahead of Mediterranean Season

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic entered drydock in Europe earlier this month for a raft of scheduled maintenance and updates.

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau

Norwegian Bliss became the first ship to arrive in Juneau for the 2025 cruise season, marking the official start of the year’s maritime tourism

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift

Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe easier thanks to HSBC stating their belief that Chinese shipyards are retaining their competitive edge.

Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030

Hong Kong is preparing to introduce shore power capabilities at its port by 2030, according to Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.

CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port

A passenger was taken into custody by CBP officers at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after baggage inspection reveals nearly 72g of heroin

Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm

Star Voyager Launches First Cruise Season from Thailand

StarCruises has officially kicked off its first-ever cruise season from Thailand with the Star Voyager arriving at Laem Chabang Port, Bangkok.

LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes

The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.

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.