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Eclipse Expeditions & Astronomy Sessions Announced by Atlas

Atlas Ocean Voyages expands its Cultural Expeditions’ Atlas Focus Lab program by adding new Stargazing & Astronomy Workshops to some expeditions.

Port of Montreal Praised for Sustainability & Green Practices

For the 17th year in a row, the Port of Montreal has been honored for its sustainable development practices and environmental performance.

Bangladesh Sees Increase in Piracy Incidents Warns ReCAAP

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre has issued a warning about a rise in piracy incidents in Bangladesh, an emerging Asian export powerhouse.

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done

Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.

Stake in Race Bank Wind Farm Bought by Norwegian Wealth Fund

Macquarie Asset Management and Spring Infrastructure Capital have sold 37.5% of the Race Bank wind farm to Norges Bank Investment Management.

Fall/Winter 2025 & Spring 2026 Sailings Announced by Disney

Disney has revealed their itineraries from fall 2025 through spring 2026. Bookings for the fall 2025 and spring 2026 seasons will open June 28.

WSC Annual Report Shows Record Low of Containers Lost at Sea

The World Shipping Council has published its annual report on containers lost at sea, noting a substantial decrease to 221 boxes lost in 2023.

Global Liner Fleet Hits 30M TEU for First Time in History

Per Alphaliner data, the global liner vessel fleet has surpassed 30M TEU for the first time, driven by a surge of newbuilds from Asian shipyards.

Resorts World is Indonesia's First International Homeporter

The Resorts World One has docked in Jakarta, where it will offer six-day cruises to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from June 16 to July 1, 2024.

Eurus Energy Buys Into Floating Scottish Wind Farm

Eurus Energy has entered into an agreement to invest in the 100 MW Pentland floating offshore wind farm project located in Scotland.

LNG & Container Ship Orders Push Delivery Dates into 2029

Orders for LNG carriers and container ships continue to dominate the order books at Asian shipyards with brokers reporting an increase in orders.

Sentosa Beaches Closed After Pasir Panjang Terminal Collision

According to Singapore National Media, the beaches on Sentosa Resort Island were closed following an oil spill at a nearby port.

Further Raft of Shipping Sanctions for Russia During G7

As G7 leaders meet in Italy this week, a new series of coordinated sanctions against Russia have been making headlines, many affecting shipping.

Five Years in Service Celebrated by Hanseatic Nature

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Hanseatic Nature recently marked its five-year anniversary. The ship, built by the VARD shipyard, was delivered in April 2019

Liberian Flagged Bulk Carrier Attacked in Red Sea

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported on June 12th that the bulk carrier Tutor was attacked twice while navigating the Red Sea.

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