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Pioneer Navigation Announces Executive Team Changes

U.S.-based dry bulk operator Pioneer Navigation has announced a series of leadership updates as the company continues its growth trajectory.

Cargo Ship Collision Off Ningbo Leaves One Dead, Three Hurt

A fatal accident occurred near Yangxiaomao Island off the coast of Ningbo, China, when two Chinese-flagged cargo vessels collided early March 29.

MSC Preziosa Begins Drydock in Rotterdam for Upgrades

After completing its winter season the MSC Preziosa has arrived at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam for scheduled drydock maintenance and upgrades.

CMA CGM Sues Over Contaminated Bunkers in Houston

CMA CGM has filed a lawsuit in Texas against GCC Supply & Trading seeking over $5 million in damages related to allegedly contaminated marine fuel

Seine Valley Groups Unite to Boost River Cruise Tourism

Rouen Cruises announces effort between tourism offices along Seine River Valley and Channel region to enhance cruise passenger and crew experience

MSC Reveals Retail Lineup for New Ship MSC World America

MSC has unveiled a wide-ranging retail experience for its upcoming ship, MSC World America, ahead of its Caribbean debut in April 2025 from Miami

Celebrity Cruises Drops Labadee Stops Through 2025 - 2026

Celebrity Cruises has announced the removal of several scheduled calls to Labadee, Haiti, from its itineraries between April 2025 and April 2026.

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship Off Batangas, 12 Rescued by PCG

Philippine Coast Guard responded to a fire on board cargo vessel MV Castphill XV in the early hours of March 30 while it was NW of Limbones Island

Malta Signs First Shore Power Deal in Mediterranean

Malta makes move toward greener maritime operations by signing Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement for shore power with Carnival UK & P&O

MSC Cruises Marks Milestones for Three World Class Ships

On March 27, MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated three key milestones in the construction of the cruise line’s World Class ships

Six Dead After Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Hurghada Coast

An incident occurred off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, on March 27 when a tourist submarine sank, resulting in six fatalities and nine injuries

Norway Warns Global Shipping of Fake Marine Insurer

Norwegian authorities are alerting the international shipping industry about another fraudulent maritime insurer operating under the radar.

Fire Aboard Crystal Asia Injures Six Near South Korea

On March 25 fire broke out on the Crystal Asia, a Russian-flagged refrigerated cargo ship, while it was approximately 8 km off the coast of Busan

Queen Anne Makes First Call to Singapore on World Cruise

Cunard’s Queen Anne made its inaugural visit to Singapore on March 24th during an overnight stop as part of its ongoing 107-night world voyage.

Tugboat and Bulk Carrier Collide Off Sarangani Coast

A collision took place on March 25 involving the Philippine-flagged tugboat M/TUG Sadong 33 and the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Universe Kaisa.

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