Loyalty Members Drive 40% of Royal Caribbean Bookings

Royal Caribbean Group's CEO, Jason Liberty, announced that nearly 40% of bookings are now made by members of its cross-brand loyalty program.

Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown

An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.

New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports

U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.

NCLH Shifts Focus to Caribbean with Increased 2026 Capacity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a strategic shift in its deployment for 2026, increasing its presence in the Caribbean by 10 percent

Royal Caribbean Sees Q2 Costs Rise Despite Fuel Savings

Royal Caribbean Group reported an overall increase in expenses for the second quarter of 2025, with fuel costs being the only category to decline

Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo

Maltese-flagged bulk carrier criticized for transporting coal bound for Israel’s Port Hadera. Activists argue it's breach of Colombian export ban

CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels

Container Market Faces Long-Term Oversupply Challenges

The container shipping industry is expected to wrestle with a prolonged supply-demand imbalance that may persist through the end of the decade.

Ponant Backs Expedition Honoring 1985 North Pole Journey

Ponant Explorations is lending its support to a modern expedition retracing the historic 1985 voyage to the Geographic North Pole.

Bilbao Port Awards €11.49M Contract for Solar Power Plant

The Port Authority of Bilbao awards €11.49 million contract for the creation and upkeep of a new solar power facility at the Port of Bilbao.

Holland America Adds Authentic Neapolitan Pizza at Sea

Holland America Line teams up with Caputo, a century-old flour mill from Naples to introduce freshly made Neapolitan-style pizza across its fleet

HD Hyundai Sued Over Key Bridge Collapse Switchboard Fault

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have filed a product liability lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Norwegian CEO: $300M Savings Won’t Compromise Guests

Norwegian Cruise Line is on track to save $200 million by the end of the year, with expectation of surpassing $300 million in reductions by 2026.

Panama Tightens Registry Rules on Older Bulkers and Tankers

Panamanian Ship Registry introduces regulation that prohibits bulk carriers and oil tankers older than 15 years from registering under its flag.

Canada and Nova Scotia Unveil First Offshore Wind Zones