Captain Jailed for Severing Taiwan’s Undersea Cables

A court in Taiwan has handed down a three-year prison sentence to the captain of the Hong Tai 58 for damaging undersea communication cables.

Ship Disasters Off Kerala Spark Calls for Stricter Oversight

Two high-profile incidents off India’s coast have ignited public concern and renewed debate over regulating aging vessels in the country’s waters

Maritime Alert Issued Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

A security alert has been issued by the UKMTO, MSCHOA, and JMIC cautioning vessel operators navigating through the Middle East of elevated risk.

Carnival Cuts Food Waste by 44%, Beating 2025 Goal Early

Cunard & Abbey Road Launch Music Lounge at Sea

Cunard has teamed up with the legendary Abbey Road Studios to introduce an exclusive new musical experience aboard the Queen Elizabeth

Petrobras Launches Offshore Wind Pilot Near Rio Coast

Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil and gas giant, initiates tenders for pilot offshore wind project located off Rio de Janeiro state

New Site Lets Seafarers Review Life Aboard Ships

Seafarers have welcomed the arrival of a new online platform that allows them to anonymously share feedback on onboard living conditions.

Carnival Unveils ‘Funnel Faves’ to Celebrate Advisors

Carnival introduces Funnel Faves initiative to recognize travel advisors, acknowledged by the company as essential to creating memorable cruises.

ONE Linked to $1.76B Order for 8 Mega Containerships

ONE, a Singapore-headquartered container carrier backed by Japanese firms, is reportedly behind a shipbuilding contract with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

AIDA Cruises Gears Up for 30th Anniversary in 2026

AIDA Cruises has just turned 29 years old, and the excitement is building for its milestone, action-packed 30th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

UNESCO Seeks 10,000 Ships for Ocean Data Initiative

Royal Caribbean Announces Leadership Transition for 2025

Royal Caribbean has revealed that Richard Fain, its longtime Chairman of the Board, will step down from his position in the fourth quarter of 2025

Cruise Scotland Raises Concerns Over Proposed Port Levy

Cruise Scotland has formally responded to the Scottish Government’s public consultation on a proposed cruise passenger levy, initiated in February

Holland America’s Caribbean Cruises Offer a Quieter Escape

Holland America has launched a fresh marketing initiative with a twist. It’s emphasizing what sets it apart by spotlighting what it doesn’t offer

ONE and Hamburg Port Partner on Shore Power Development

On June 3, the Hamburg Port Authority signed a key agreement with Ocean Network Express to expand the use of shore power at the Port of Hamburg.