Corporate News

Starboard Expands Retail on TUI’s Mein Schiff Relax

Starboard Group is growing its collaboration with TUI Cruises by unveiling new luxury retail stores aboard the cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax.

close up of an Armani branded wrist watch

HSM Wins Substation Contract for East Anglia Two Wind Farm

ScottishPower Renewables has awarded a key contract to HSM Offshore Energy for the East Anglia Two offshore wind project.

An offshore windfarm

Trump’s New Tariffs Disrupt Global Trade Flows

Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs have officially taken effect, with China, the world’s leading exporter, hit with a staggering 104% rate.

Containers in a port

Australia to Cancel Chinese Lease of Darwin Port

Australia is moving ahead with plans to terminate a Chinese firm's lease on the Port of Darwin, located in the far north of the country.

Darwin Port as seen from a walkway

Human Rights at Sea Charity Closes Due to Lack of Funding

A UK-based NGO that has long championed the rights of those working at sea has announced it will shut down due to a lack of funding.

a container ship under a dark stormy sky

Euroseas Secures Higher-Paying Charter for Feeder Vessel

Greek container ship operator Euroseas has landed a more lucrative long-term charter deal for one of its feeder vessels.

A container terminal

NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is set to introduce its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) to its fleet.

The NYK logo on the side of a vessel

AIDA Cruises Orders Two New Mid-Sized Ships for 2030s

AIDA Cruises, the German cruise brand under Carnival Corp., confirms plans for two new mid-sized vessels through an agreement with Fincantieri.

AIDA cruise ships side by side in a port

BP Chairman Helge Lund to Step Down by 2026

Helge Lund, chairman of UK energy giant BP, has announced plans to step down from his role with a transition expected to take place by 2026.

A BP petrol station in the United Kingdom

Wärtsilä Debuts Remote Ops Tech on Sun Princess Cruise Ship

Wärtsilä ANCS has completed the first installation of its NACOS Connect remote mimics application aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess.

A Princess cruise ship at sunset

Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a deal to transfer two of its Sun-class ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to India-based Cordelia Cruises

The Norwegian Sun cruise ship passing under a suspension bridge

CMA CGM Invests €100M in AI Partnership with Mistral AI

CMA CGM has partnered with tech company Mistral AI in a €100 million initiative over the next five years to implement tailored AI solutions.

A CMA CGM cargo ship at dusk

Panama Canal Opens Bidding for New LPG Pipeline Project

The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a bidding process for a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline.

 ship traversing the Panama Canal

Cruise Ship Dispute Leads to Assault Charge for Executive

A night of dancing aboard a Virgin Voyages cruise ship took an unexpected turn when a senior executive became involved in an altercation.

A Virgin cruise ship

Tatham & Co Merges with Sea Green Law to Expand Practice

Two UK-based maritime law specialists, Tatham & Co and Sea Green Law, have officially merged to form a single 22-lawyer firm on April 1, 2025.

City of London and the River Thames

Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Global Trade Tensions Escalate

U.S. President Trump introduces tariffs, including a 34% levy on Chinese imports in a move that has triggered backlash from global trade partners

a container port at sunset

Japanese Shipbuilders Unite to Launch Marine Tech Lab

Leading Japanese shipyards and maritime organizations are partnering to create an advanced maritime technology research center at Osaka University

The flag of Japan flying on front of a glass office block

Pioneer Navigation Announces Executive Team Changes

U.S.-based dry bulk operator Pioneer Navigation has announced a series of leadership updates as the company continues its growth trajectory.

An empty office boardroom

CMA CGM Sues Over Contaminated Bunkers in Houston

CMA CGM has filed a lawsuit in Texas against GCC Supply & Trading seeking over $5 million in damages related to allegedly contaminated marine fuel

a CMA CGM cargo ship

AI Man Overboard System Debuts on Ambassador’s Ambition

Scottish tech firm Zelim introduces first AI-powered man overboard detection system on a cruise ship, marking a step forward in maritime safety.

a man overboard near a cruise ship