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Polar Latitudes' Fly & Cruise Antarctica Voyages Launch for 2028

Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced a new series of its Fly and Cruise voyages to Antarctica beginning in the 2027–28 season on Ocean Nova.

Indian Tanker Jag Laadki Departs Fujairah After Attack

Reports say an Indian-flagged tanker safely left Fujairah Port in the UAE on March 15 after the port was reportedly targeted by an Iranian attack

Fred. Olsen Funds Public Defibrillator in Liverpool, England

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has supported the installation of a public defibrillator at Liverpool’s Pier Head in the Northwest of England, UK.

Costa Toscana Returns to Mediterranean After Drydock

Costa Toscana is sailing in the Western Mediterranean following a scheduled drydock earlier this year at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard.

AIDAprima Hosts Winter Sports Cruise to Oslo

AIDAprima welcomed passengers for a short winter sports cruise to Oslo, running from March 12 to 17 with a two-day stop in the Norwegian capital.

Stowaway Fox Travels From UK to New York on Cargo Ship

A red fox that secretly boarded a cargo ship in Southampton has journeyed across the Atlantic and is now being cared for at New York's Bronx Zoo.

Royal Caribbean Debuts America’s Got Talent Show at Sea

Royal Caribbean to introduce new stage production inspired by the television series America’s Got Talent aboard Legend of the Seas in August 2026

Cruise Lines Cancel Remaining Arabian Gulf Seasons

Cruise lines have canceled the rest of their 2025–26 winter operations in the Arabian Gulf due to ongoing security concerns in the region.

ILO and BIMCO Launch Injury Protection for Ship Recycling

The ILO and BIMCO introduce pilot employment injury scheme aimed at improving protection and rights for workers in Bangladeshi ship recycling.

MarineXchange Adds AI Booking Feature to Cabin TVs

MXP launches new AI-powered feature for its in-cabin interactive TV system designed to help cruise lines boost onboard revenue, the company said.

MSC Divina Crew Rescue Distressed Boat Near Honduras

Crew members on MSC Divina helped rescue people from a vessel in distress late last night while the cruise ship was sailing near Roatán, Honduras.

Mein Schiff 4 Crew Repatriation Begins After Gulf Disruption

TUI Cruises has started repatriating crew members from the Mein Schiff 4, stranded in the Persian Gulf, after all passengers were disembarked.

Africa Gains Momentum in Global Container Shipping

New figures from Container Trade Statistics for cargo loaded in January indicate one of the most important trends seen last year is continuing.

Oceania and Regent Reveal New Global Leadership Structure

Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduce new leadership structure following appointment of Wesley D’Silva as Regent president.

Swedish Coast Guard Vessel Collides With Ferry in Port

A vessel operated by the Swedish Coast Guard struck the passenger ferry Eckerö while it was docked at the ferry terminal in Grisslehamn, Sweden.

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