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Sen. Sullivan Proposes Exempting Cruises from Canada Stop

Per the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska’s U.S. Senator has announced plans to seek the suspension of the law requiring cruise ships to stop in Canada

Virgin Voyages Unveils New Entertainment for Brilliant Lady

Virgin Voyages is set to introduce a revamped entertainment experience aboard its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, featuring original productions.

Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident

The accident is expected to result in substantial insurance claims, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $300 million.

Interzum 2025 Expects Stronger Cruise Industry Presence

Interzum 2025, set to take place from May 20-23 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, is anticipating greater participation from cruise line execs.

Russian Missile Strike on Odessa Port Kills Four Crew Members

March 11, a Russian ballistic missile attack targeted Ukraine's Odessa port resulting in the deaths of four crew members aboard a bulk carrier.

Triton to Acquire GCI in $1 Billion Deal, Expanding Fleet

Triton, one of the world's largest container leasing companies, announces agreement to acquire Global Container Int. in a deal worth over $1bn.

Armed Intruders Board Tanker in Philip Channel Near Indonesia

Panama-flagged tanker boarded by seven individuals while traveling through Philip Channel yesterday, about six nautical miles east of Indonesia.

Rescue Underway After Tanker & Containership Collision in UK

A large-scale rescue operation is in progress in the North Sea after a product tanker and containership collided and caught fire off the UK coast

MOL Acquires LBC Tank Terminals in $1.72 Billion Deal

MOL announces acquisition of LBC Tank Terminals, a leading operator specializing in the storage and handling of chemicals in Europe and the U.S.

Performance Shipping Secures Funding for Third Newbuild Tanker

Greece-based Performance Shipping has finalized financing for its third newbuild vessel in China through another sale and leaseback agreement.

Four Passengers Evacuated from Quantum of the Seas in 24 Hours

New Caledonian rescue teams carried out four medical evacuations from Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas within a single 24-hour period.

Filipino Crew Member Found Dead After Falling Overboard

A Filipino crew member who disappeared from a cruise ship en route to Brazil has been found dead five days after going missing, the DMW confirmed

Coast Guard Rescues 9-Year-Old from Cruise Ship Off Texas

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter airlifted a 9-year-old girl from a cruise ship 170 miles off the coast of Texas, on Monday, officials confirmed.

Marcura Acquires AI-Powered Document Automation Firm Shipster

Maritime technology company Marcura has announced the acquisition of Shipster, a start-up specializing in AI-driven document intelligence.

Trump Unveils New Shipbuilding Office, Tax Incentives

Donald Trump announced plans to set up a shipbuilding office within the White House and introduce several new tax incentives for the industry.

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