The Americas

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

hands shaking in front of the USA and South Korean flags

Holland America Welcomes Eland to Alaska Wildlife Center

Holland America Line is marking the arrival of Eland, a bull moose and the newest resident at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC).

A moose relaxing in the wild

Disney Reveals Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Cruise Plans

Disney has unveiled its lineup of itineraries for fall 2026 and spring 2027, expanding options for families on the West Coast and in Texas.

The Disney Magic cruise ship at sea

Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances

Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.

Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas cruise ship sailing under an overcast sky

Explosion Reported on Bulk Carrier in Baltimore Harbor

August 18, the U.S. Coast Guard report an explosion aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier W-Sapphire while the vessel was in Baltimore Harbor.

Fireboats putting out the blaze onboard the W-Sapphire bulk carrier

Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island

Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas

A beach and swimming pool at carnival's Celebration key island

MSC Meraviglia to Homeport in Miami for Winter 2026-27

MSC Cruises announces shift in deployment plans for the MSC Meraviglia, confirming the ship will operate out of PortMiami rather than New York.

The MSC Meraviglia anchored just off a tropical beach

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.

The White House, Washington, USA

American Cruise Lines Unveils 32-Day Revolutionary Cruise

American Cruise Lines reveals addition to its 2026 Extended Cruises lineup with “Revolutionary War Cruise” in honor of USA's 250th anniversary.

The Williamsburg bridge and New York City at sundown

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

The flag of Malta

FBI Investigating Alleged Assault on Carnival Breeze

FBI opens an investigation into an alleged sexual assault reported aboard the Carnival Breeze during a recent cruise departing from Galveston, TX

The Carnival Breeze cruise ship under a dark cloudy sky

CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels

The Port of Seattle with the city in the background

Evergreen Faces Back-to-Back Container Incidents in S. America

Evergreen Marine, Taiwan’s largest container shipping company, has experienced two major container losses in South American waters within a week.

Containers falling off an Evergreen container ship into the sea

Harbour Princess Grounds Near BC, Escorted to Port Safely

Excursion vessel Harbour Princess required an escort back to Coal Harbour after running aground in Burrard Inlet near Point Atkinson, BC.

The Harbour Princess passenger ship being towed back to port

Panama Tightens Registry Rules on Older Bulkers and Tankers

Panamanian Ship Registry introduces regulation that prohibits bulk carriers and oil tankers older than 15 years from registering under its flag.

The flag of Panama

Canada and Nova Scotia Unveil First Offshore Wind Zones

In a step toward advancing renewable energy the Government of Canada and Nova Scotia announced the country’s first offshore wind energy zones.

An offshore windfarm with the sun setting behind it

Norwegian Getaway Alters Itinerary for Oct. 2025 Cruise

Norwegian has updated the itinerary for the Norwegian Getaway’s October 29, 2025, sailing, citing port availability issues in the Bahamas.

A Norwegian Cruise Lines cruise ship sailing past  beach resort at dusk

20 Carnival Ships to Visit Celebration Key Through 2026

Carnival’s private destination Celebration Key, welcomed its first guests mid-July and is set to receive visits from 20 different Carnival ships.

The Carnival Sunshine cruise ship in a tropical destination

Ever Feat Arrives in Montevideo After Storm Damage at Sea

July 29th, the Ever Feat docked at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay following severe weather encountered off the coast of Rio Grande, Brazil.

An Evergreen shipping container

MSC to Deploy Six Cruise Ships from U.S. Ports in 2027

MSC says six of its cruise ships will sail from various U.S. ports during the summer of 2027, expanding its North American presence significantly

The bow of the MSC Poesia cruise ship