20 Aug 2025

Viking Open to M&A If Right Opportunity Arises

Leah Talactac, the president and CFO at Viking, has said that the company is prepared to pursue acquisitions if the right situation emerges.

Viking Open to M&A If Right Opportunity Arises
20 Aug 2025

Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises

Celebrity River Cruises announced it will open Priority Booking Access at 9 a.m. EDT on September 3rd, 2025, for its debut river cruise season.

Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises
19 Aug 2025

NCLH Adopts Quvia Tech to Improve Ship Connectivity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is now using Quvia’s Dynamic Bandwidth Switch, part of the company’s Network Capacity Controller (NCC) platform.

NCLH Adopts Quvia Tech to Improve Ship Connectivity
19 Aug 2025

HX Expeditions Unveils Speakers for 2026 Eclipse Cruise

HX Expeditions reveals three guest speakers who'll join its 2026 Solar Eclipse Expedition, a voyage set to visit Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard

HX Expeditions Unveils Speakers for 2026 Eclipse Cruise
19 Aug 2025

SCI Expands Fleet With New LPG Carrier Sahyadri

The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has strengthened its fleet to 57 vessels with the addition of a new LPG carrier named the Sahyadri.

SCI Expands Fleet With New LPG Carrier Sahyadri
19 Aug 2025

Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm

Xeneta has announced the acquisition of eeSea, a fellow Scandinavian company which specializes in maritime and supply chain data.

Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm
18 Aug 2025

China to Launch Cruise Food Standards at CCS18

The China International Cruise Food Standards will be formally introduced at the 18th China Cruise Shipping Conference according to an announcement

China to Launch Cruise Food Standards at CCS18
18 Aug 2025

AIDAluna and AIDAbella Set for Major Renovations

AIDA Cruises has revealed that both AIDAluna and AIDAbella will undergo extensive refurbishments at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille.

AIDAluna and AIDAbella Set for Major Renovations
18 Aug 2025

Princess Cruises Faces Backlash Over Tattoo Ban

Princess Cruises is under fire from crew members after unveiling a new policy that requires all visible tattoos to be covered while on duty.

Princess Cruises Faces Backlash Over Tattoo Ban
8 Aug 2025

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.

Loyalty Members Drive 40% of Royal Caribbean Bookings
8 Aug 2025

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.

Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown
7 Aug 2025

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.

New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
6 Aug 2025

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

NCLH Shifts Focus to Caribbean with Increased 2026 Capacity
6 Aug 2025

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

Royal Caribbean Sees Q2 Costs Rise Despite Fuel Savings
6 Aug 2025

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

Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo