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Disney Cruise Line Cancels Disney Fantasy Sailings for Drydock

Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of several Disney Fantasy sailings due to a change in the ship’s drydock schedule.

Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed four new journeys sailings aboard the Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure, scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

Abu Dhabi Unveils Cruise Crew Pass for Visiting Crew Members

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has launched the Cruise Crew Pass, a program designed to offer discounts to cruise ship crew.

Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment

On December 18, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) announced the arrival of four more remote-controlled super post-Panamax quay cranes.

Disney Plans Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships for a Greener Future

Disney announces plans for a series of smaller, eco-friendly ships with three of the four new vessels being approx 100,000 gross registered tons.

Finland Expands Travel Ban in Baltic Subsea Cable Incident

Finland impose travel ban on 9th Eagle S crew member of, a vessel implicated in the December 25 damage to several subsea cables in the Baltic Sea

Oil Tanker Silver Sincere Sinks Near Pedra Branca

A Malaysian-registered oil products tanker, the Silver Sincere, sank in Singaporean waters near Pedra Branca on January 12th.

Passenger Dies Aboard MSC Cruise Ship Hosting Corporate Event

A passenger on an MSC Cruises ship which was hosting a corporate charter for MAG Seguros passed away on January 9 due to a sudden illness.

Oil Tanker Power Failure: Eventin Towed to Safer Waters

A Panama-flagged oil tanker, named Eventin, experienced a power failure on January 10th, rendering it unable to maneuver.

MOL Partners on Green Corridor Linking Portugal to N. Europe

MOL has signed a MoU with Madoqua Renewables Holding Lda and other international industry leaders to establish a European green shipping corridor

Cunard Announces 2026 Alaska Cruise Program

Cunard has revealed its Alaska 2026 itinerary, featuring the Queen Elizabeth embarking on 23 roundtrip sailings from Seattle, USA in 2026.

Japanese COVID-19 Film Onboard Diamond Princess Set to Debut

The first Japanese film to depict the real-life events of the COVID-19 pandemic set onboard the Diamond Princess is set for release in June 2025.

Costa Smeralda First Cruise Ship to Bunker LNG in Dubai

Costa Smeralda, while operating her winter cruise season in the United Arab Emirates, has become the first cruise ship to refuel there with LNG.

CMA CGM Welcomes New Vessel Escurial to Its Fleet

On January 7th, the French shipping giant CMA CGM announced the delivery of its latest vessel ot its fleet, the CMA CGM Escurial.

JEF Deploys Advanced AI System to Monitor Undersea Threats

The Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led military partnership in Northern Europe, has activated a system to detect threats to undersea infrastructure

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