MSC Alexandra Breaks Free During Storm at Mundra Port
The vessel MSC Alexandra lost control during severe weather at Mundra Port in Gujarat, India, after its mooring lines failed, causing it to drift.
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China's Blue Dream Faces Legal Issues and Possible Ship Sales
Blue Dream is dealing with legal and operational challenges, including lawsuits over unpaid wages and reports that its ships may be up for sale.
Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas 2027 Return to Singapore
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that the Quantum of the Seas will return once again to Singapore for the 2027-2028 winter season.
Holland America Adds Short Southeast Asia Cruise Itinerary
Holland America Line introduces new eight-day Southeast Asia cruise, to include Malaysia and Thailand, as part of its 2027-28 winter program.
MOL Shares Surge After Elliott Investment Stake
MOL saw its share price jump by 11% to a record high after Elliott Investment Management revealed it took a significant position in the company.
Athletes to Stay on Cruise Ship Costa Serena for Asian Games
Thousands of athletes set to compete in the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will be accommodated onboard the Costa Serena cruise ship in Nagoya.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Launches Indian Ocean Expeditions
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces new series of 10 expedition voyages to the Seychelles and Madagascar, set to take place during the winter 2027-28.
Shanghai's North Bund Plays Host to Two Luxury Cruise Calls
Shanghai’s North Bund saw two high-end cruise ship visits last week, with most passengers taking advantage of China’s expanded visa-free entry policy.
Four Dead After Fishing Vessel Collides With Cargo Ship Off Japan
Four crew members from a fishing vessel have been confirmed dead following a collision with a cargo ship that caused the trawler to capsize.
China Floats Out Second Domestically Built Cruise Ship
China reaches another milestone in its cruise shipbuilding sector with the float-out of its second domestically constructed large cruise vessel.
Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier named the Nota App was successfully refloated after running aground in the Çanakkale Strait on March 11th.
ILO and BIMCO Launch Injury Protection for Ship Recycling
The ILO and BIMCO introduce pilot employment injury scheme aimed at improving protection and rights for workers in Bangladeshi ship recycling.
Adora Cruises Launches Sea Film Festival Sailings
Adora Cruises introduces film festival themed cruises from March through June this year on Adora Magic City, Adora Mediterranea and Piano Land.
Two Missing After Tanker Hits Fishing Boat Off Kerala
Two fishermen are feared to have died after the chemical tanker Solis collided with the fishing trawler St. Joseph in the Arabian Sea off Kerala.
Hong Kong Completes First Green Methanol Bunkering
Hong Kong carried out its first green methanol bunkering operation when the dual-fuel chemical tanker Da Qing 268 supplied fuel to CM Hong Kong.
Adora Mediterranea Returns to Dalian for 2026 Cruises
Adora Cruises has announced plans to station the Adora Mediterranea in the Northeastern Chinese port of Dalian for a second year in a row.
Costa Deliziosa Assists Stranded Italians in Maldives
Costa Deliziosa left Malé on Wednesday after taking onboard 28 Italian citizens who had been unable to travel home because of disrupted flights.
Hapag-Lloyd Plans Indian Ocean Expeditions for 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces series of warm-weather expedition voyages in the western Indian Ocean aboard the Hanseatic Nature in 2027-2028.
Celebrity Solstice Debuts Major Upgrades in Singapore
Celebrity Solstice departed Singapore on Monday March 2nd after completing a large refurbishment project that began in the middle of January.
Disney Adventure Arrives in Singapore to Fireworks
Disney Cruise Line’s newest, largest vessel, Disney Adventure, made a dramatic arrival in Singapore as she sailed into Marina Bay Cruise Centre.