Russia Loses Bid to Rejoin IMO Council’s Top Category
Russia has failed in its attempt to regain a seat in Category (a) of the International Maritime Organization Council following a secret ballot.
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Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding
Japan’s three leading shipping companies, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Mitsui OSK Lines and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, to partner with country’s major shipyards
Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a new 450,000 sq m terminal with direct nautical access for offshore wind activities
Azamara Launches Program for Pre-Cruise Dining, Spa Bookings
Azamara Cruises has rolled out a new pre-cruise reservations program that lets travelers book dining and spa services before they board.
AD Ports and Masdar Partner on Global Offshore Wind Projects
AD Ports Group has entered into a partnership with fellow UAE company Masdar to support the development and execution of offshore wind projects.
Maersk Says No Fixed Date Yet for Suez Canal Return
Maersk says it has not committed to a date for resuming transits through the Suez Canal, even though the SCA announced their return in December.
Fred. Olsen Launches Black Friday Savings on Selected Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a limited Black Friday promotion in which they're offering up to £200 off per person on selected voyages.
Park West Opens New Art Gallery Aboard Celebrity Xcel
Park West Gallery has unveiled its newest at sea gallery aboard Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, the Celebrity Xcel, according to a press release.
AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN
AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.
PromoAção Launch New Season of Themed Cruises for 2025, 2026
PromoAção Eventos held a press conference onboard MSC Preziosa on Sunday to introduce its lineup of themed cruises for the 2025 to 2026 season.
P&O Cruises Unveils Its Largest Black Friday Sale Yet
P&O Cruises has introduced what it describes as its most extensive Black Friday promotion, running from November 20 through midnight December 2.
Denmark Opens New Tenders for Offshore Wind Expansion
Danish authorities have released tenders for three designated zones that will allow the development of at least 2.8GW of offshore wind capacity.
Samsung Expands Longstanding Partnership with Royal Caribbean
Samsung Electronics has delivered more than 6,000 televisions and digital displays to Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Star of the Seas.
Major Shipping Firms Form Alliance to Fight Ocean Plastics
Several shipping companies have joined forces to launch a coalition focused on reducing plastic pollution and operational waste in the oceans.
Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn
Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.
New P&I Club and Registry Changes Highlight HK Maritime Week
New P&I club and major updates to ship registration rules are among key developments emerging from the opening days of Hong Kong Maritime Week.
CMA CGM and AD Ports to Expand Khalifa Terminal Capacity
France’s CMA CGM Group and Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports have agreed to enlarge their container terminal at Khalifa Port less than a year after it opened.
AIBES Cocktail Championship Makes Debut at Sea in 2025
AIBES Cocktail Championship 2025, Italy’s top bartending competition, reached a milestone by being held aboard a cruise ship for the first time.
Carnival Luminosa Treats Hospital Staff to Spa Day at Sea
Carnival announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were invited aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa day
Former Costa Magica Reportedly Sold to Tianjin Orient
The former Costa Magica has reportedly been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises, according to information shared on Chinese social media