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Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship

Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.

Harbor Pilot Falls While Boarding Emerald Princess

A harbor transfer briefly escalated into an emergency on February 10 when a harbor pilot fell into the sea whilst boarding the Emerald Princess.

UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion

UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.

Passenger Dies After Fall From Costa Smeralda

A German passenger has died after falling from the cruise ship Costa Smeralda onto the pier at the port of Civitavecchia, Italian media reported.

TUI Cruise Unit Posts Record First Quarter Results

TUI’s cruise division reported its strongest-ever first quarter performance for 2026, with underlying EBIT rising 70.8 percent to €82.3 million.

Vanuatu Warns of Fake Ship Registry Website Scam

The Pacific island of Vanuatu has issued a warning about a fraudulent, unauthorized website that is falsely posing as the country’s ship registry.

Maersk Confirms Order for Eight 18,600 TEU Boxships

Maersk finalizes contract with China’s New Times Shipbuilding to build eight large container ships, advancing its ongoing fleet renewal strategy.

Panama-Flag Container Ship Sinks Off Phuket Coast

Panama-flagged container ship traveling from Port Klang to Chattogram sank off the coast of Phuket over the weekend after it developing a list.

MSC Expands LNG Container Ship Order With Eight More Vessels

MSC takes another step toward expanding its LNG-powered fleet by confirming options for eight additional 11,500 teu dual-fuel containerships.

Costa Cruises Celebrates World Nutella Day at Sea

Costa Cruises celebrated World Nutella Day on February 5 with a variety of Nutella-themed treats served at its onboard Nutella Bar, the company said

Passenger Airlifted From AIDAperla After Medical Emergency

A passenger traveling aboard AIDAperla was evacuated Tuesday morning after experiencing a heart attack while the vessel was sailing near Bonaire.

Medical Evacuation Carried Out on Icon of the Seas

Medical evacuation was conducted on Icon of the Seas during its current Eastern Caribbean sailing after two guests suffered serious medical issues

Virgin Voyages Launches Valentine’s Day Breakup Hotline

Virgin Voyages introduces Valentine’s campaign, Breakup Line, a hotline where people can leave messages ending it with things that no longer fit them

China’s Shipyards Shift Toward AI-Driven Cruise Ship Building

China’s shipbuilding sector is moving into a new phase shaped by faster production, advanced automation, and the growing use of AI in its processes

Norwegian Breakaway Returns to NYC Early Due to Winter Storm

Norwegian Breakaway arrived back in New York City one day ahead of its schedule thanks to a winter weather system impacting its planned itinerary.

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