Silver Ray Calls at Fortaleza During Maiden S. America Cruise
The Brazilian port of Fortaleza welcomed the Silver Ray for a transit stop on March 9th as part of the ship’s inaugural South American itinerary.
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Rubén Rodríguez Named CEO of MSC Cruise Division in N. America
The Cruise Division of MSC Group has announced the appointment of Rubén Rodríguez as Chief Executive Officer for its North American operations.
Belfast, ME Votes to Ban Cruise Ships Over 50 Passengers
The city of Belfast, Maine, USA has voted unanimously to prohibit cruise ships carrying more than 50 passengers from docking at its port.
Port of San Diego Wins Award for Urban Sustainability Effort
The Port of San Diego has received the Grow Urban Sustainability Award at the Downtown San Diego Partnership’s Create the Future Awards ceremony.
Tour Boat Capsizes Near Colombia with 38 Tourists Aboard
An excursion boat carrying 38 tourists capsized off the coast of Colombia near the Barú Peninsula, according to German and Colombian media.
Sitka to Vote on Limiting Daily Cruise Visitor Numbers
Residents of Sitka, Alaska to vote on a proposed measure to limit the number of cruise ship passengers arriving in the community each day.
Queen Elizabeth Refreshed Ahead of Alaska & Caribbean Trips
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has completed a 3 week refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard, Singapore, unveiling updated interiors and amenities.
EPA Rescinds Permit for New Jersey Offshore Wind Project
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn a permit for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, potentially halting the project.
U.S. LNG Producers Seek Higher Prices Amid Rising Costs
Several U.S. LNG producers are looking to renegotiate higher prices with buyers due to increasing construction, labor, and borrowing costs.
Canada Identifies Offshore Wind Farm Sites in Nova Scotia
Canada has selected five key areas off Nova Scotia for the development of offshore wind farms, aiming to produce 5GW of electricity by 2030.
Sen. Sullivan Proposes Exempting Cruises from Canada Stop
Per the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska’s U.S. Senator has announced plans to seek the suspension of the law requiring cruise ships to stop in Canada
National Geographic Gemini Joins Lindblad for Galapagos Tours
The National Geographic Gemini has entered service for Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions, offering expeditions in the Galapagos Islands.
Daredevil Paramotor Pilots Fly Over Icon of the Seas (Video)
A group of paramotoring pilots pulled off a stunt over Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas as the world’s largest cruise ship set sail from Miami.
Mariner of the Seas to Sail from New Orleans in Winter 2026
Royal Caribbean International has announced that the Mariner of the Seas will homeport in New Orleans for the 2026-27 winter cruise season.
Coast Guard Rescues 9-Year-Old from Cruise Ship Off Texas
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter airlifted a 9-year-old girl from a cruise ship 170 miles off the coast of Texas, on Monday, officials confirmed.
MOL Completes First LNG Ship-to-Ship Bunkering in Canada
Japanese transport company MOL successfully carried out its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in English Bay, Canada on 1st March.
Trump Unveils New Shipbuilding Office, Tax Incentives
Donald Trump announced plans to set up a shipbuilding office within the White House and introduce several new tax incentives for the industry.
Argentina Revives Livestock Exports After 52-Year Hiatus
While many are distancing themselves from transporting live animals by sea Argentina is to rejoin the livestock export trade after a 52-year hiatus
Brilliance of the Seas Rescues 11 in Gulf of Mexico Mission
The crew aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas came to the aid of 11 migrants drifting in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.
Panama Canal Approves $1.2bn New Reservoir Project
Panama Canal board of directors gives the green light for funding the construction of a lake in the middle course of the Indio River watershed.