US Sanctions Tanker Network Moving Iranian Oil

The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions on a shipping network accused of disguising Iranian oil shipments as Iraqi crude.

Cruise Group Sues Hawaii Over 2026 Passenger Tax

The Cruise Lines International Association has filed a lawsuit against the state of Hawaii challenging a new cruise tax set to take effect in 2026

AIDA to Sponsor Hamburg Cruise Days Festival in 2025

AIDA Cruises confirms that Hamburg will once again host the Hamburg Cruise Days festival from September 12 to 14 and they will be a sponsor.

ITF Urges Action Over Abandoned Tanker Global Peace

ITF has sounded the alarm over the plight of seafarers aboard the Global Peace, a tanker abandoned by its owners and stranded off the UAE coast.

AQUATERRAS Coating Cuts Fuel Costs on AIDAdiva

Nippon Paint Marine says applying its AQUATERRAS to the AIDAdiva has delivered savings by eliminating in-water hull cleaning for three + years.

J-ENG Unveils World’s First Ammonia-Fuelled Engine

J-ENG announces breakthrough in maritime’s decarbonization efforts with completion of world’s first full-scale commercial engine powered by ammonia

US Ends $679M in Funding for Offshore Wind Projects

The US Department of Transportation has revoked or withdrawn $679 million in support previously allocated to 12 offshore wind initiatives.

Recife Cruise Terminal to Be Privatized Under 25-Year Deal

Brazilian government confirms the start of a concession process to transfer management of Port of Recife’s cruise terminal to a private operator.

Martinique Cruise Arrivals Climb Nearly 11% in 2024–25

Martinique recorded close to an 11 percent rise in cruise traffic for the 2024–25 season, increasing from roughly 421,000 to more than 465,000.

Curaçao to Host Two-Day Cruise Tourism Symposium

The Curaçao Tourist Board unveiled “Shore to Ship: Elevating the Local Cruise Experience,” a cruise tourism symposium set for September 29–30.

US Fees on China-Linked Ships Spur Global Fleet Shifts

Global carriers are repositioning vessels ahead of new U.S. port charges slated for October that target China-linked tonnage, prompting big changes

NCL Revamps Wi-Fi: Basic vs Streaming, Video Requires Upgrade

Norwegian Cruise Line updates internet offerings for guests and crew, rolling out two tiers to take effect fleetwide beginning upcoming embarkations.

HD Hyundai to Anchor U.S. Shipbuilding Revamp Fund

HD Hyundai joins forces with Korea Development Bank and U.S.-based Cerberus Capital on a joint initiative to rebuild the US's shipbuilding sector

Holland America Welcomes Eland to Alaska Wildlife Center

DNV to Advise Kolon Global on 400MW Wando Jangbogo