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AIDAperla to Return to Middle East for 2027-28 Winter

US Withdraws From 66 Global Bodies Including Maritime Groups

The Trump administration announced yesterday that the United States is withdrawing from 66 organizations, including UNCTAD and UN Oceans.

US Forces Seize Tanker Carrying Sanctioned Venezuelan Oil

US forces seized the oil tanker MT Sophia on January 7 in the Caribbean, citing its involvement in transporting sanctioned Venezuelan crude oil.

Expedition Ships Make Contact During Storm in Ushuaia

Two expedition ships were involved in a minor docking incident at Ushuaia, Argentina on Tuesday after harsh weather disrupted harbor operations.

Suez Canal Traffic Still Depressed Despite End to Attacks

A BIMCO report shows that traffic through the Suez Canal remains significantly reduced more than three months after the most recent Houthi attack

V.Group Acquires Njord Fuel Efficiency Platform

V.Group has acquired Njord, the maritime fuel efficiency and decarbonization platform established by Maersk Tankers, for an undisclosed amount.

StarCruises and Under Armour Launch Fitness Cruise

StarCruises reveals partnership with Under Armour to introduce Fitness @ Sea, a wellness-driven cruise on the Star Voyager sailing on January 19.

Korean Register Names Lee Yongsok as New Chairman

Classification society Korean Register (KR) has named Lee Yongsok as its 26th chairman and chief executive following an election on December 23rd

Palau Takes State Control of Ship Registry After Sanctions

Palau Government to nationalize the Palau Open Ship Registry following sanctions imposed on the private company that previously operated the flag

Police Board Vessel After Baltic Sea Cable Damage

Latvian authorities boarded a ship on January 4 as part of an investigation into damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea that was discovered

Seven Cruise Ships Welcomed 2026 Off Copacabana Beach

A total of seven cruise ships gathered off Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach to take part in the city’s famed New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case

Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.