Royal Caribbean Expands Australia and Asia Cruise Operations
Royal Caribbean to increase presence across Australia and Asia with the redeployment of three ships and additional itineraries.
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MSC Shipmanagement Fined $6m Over Charleston Engine Control Failure
MSC Shipmanagement receives $6 million fine and on probation after admitting it concealed engine-control issue aboard MSC Michigan VII.
Grand Voyages Cruise Documentary Debuts on Amazon Prime
“Grand Voyages,” a travel documentary series centered on cruising has made its debut on Amazon Prime.
Bali Governor Urges Bartenders to Build Careers at Home
Bali Governor encourages bartenders to establish businesses on the island instead of seeking employment aboard cruise ships.
MSC Sees Automation Shaping Future Container Terminals
MSC believes the next generation of container terminals will be shaped less by physical expansion and increasingly by automation.
MSC Silvana VIII Sinks After Grounding Near Zhoushan, China
MSC Silvana VIII sinks in Zhoushan area of China after experiencing progressive flooding following a grounding shortly after leaving a ship repair yard.
Mexico Doubles Cruise Tourism Fee From August 1, 2026
Cruise passengers visiting Mexican ports will face a higher Non-Resident Duty (DNR) from August 1, 2026.
China Cuts Detentions of Panama-Flagged Ships After Talks
Number of Panama-flagged ships detained in Chinese ports drops significantly following discussions between Beijing and Panama City.
Kalmar and APM Terminals Partner on Terminal Automation
Kalmar and APM Terminals enter into partnership to advance the development and rollout of the Kalmar One automation platform.
World Asia’s Onboard Shopping Experience Unveiled by MSC
MSC Cruises reveals retail lineup for its newest vessel, MSC World Asia, which recently began sea trials ahead of entering service.
MSC and ORCA Launch Whale Research Partnership in Alaska
Romania Unveils 11 Black Sea Offshore Wind Concession Areas
Romanian government releases draft decision outlining 11 offshore wind concession areas in Black Sea with combined generation potential of 11.5 GW.
Rescue Effort Continues After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks
Large-scale international search and rescue operation continues in South China Sea after Vietnamese general cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18 sank.
Silversea Unveils Culinary Voyages Inspired by Local Flavors
Silversea introduces S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Culinary Voyages designed to showcase the food at each destination.
Port of Rotterdam Cargo Volumes Edge Higher in First Half
The Port of Rotterdam handled 212 million tonnes of cargo during the first six months of 2026, representing a 0.4% increase.
DP World Port Botany Gates to Close During Industrial Action
DP World to temporarily close the gates at Port Botany for four hours on Friday as protected industrial action impacts landside operations.
MARAD and Long Beach to Explore Nuclear Power for Ships
The U.S. Maritime Administration is to sign landmark agreement with the Port of Long Beach to study the use of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Houthis Announce Naval Blockade Against Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement has announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia.
Crew Member Found Dead Aboard Celebrity Constellation
Italian authorities have launched an investigation after a crew member was found dead aboard the Celebrity Constellation.
Pirates Hijack Tanker and Take It Toward Somali Coast
Suspected Somali pirates hijacked a Tanzanian-flagged chemical tanker off Yemen and are believed to have taken it toward Somalia.