Rio de Janeiro Wraps Up Strong 2024-25 Cruise Season
Rio de Janeiro saw a bustling 2024-25 season, welcoming over 327,000 visitors and 36 cruise ships, according to the Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal
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Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River
The tanker Isla De Bioko collided with a group of barges being towed by the Ginny Rose, resulting in one barge sinking and six others breaking loose
US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on three vessels for allegedly supporting the Houthis
Ferry and Boat Collide in Florida, One Dead, Several Injured
On April 27 authorities in Clearwater reported a collision between a ferry and private boat near the Memorial Causeway Bridge resulting in a death
Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific
Earlier this month, the cruise ship, the Royal Princess set sail from Australia on a 33-night repositioning voyage bound for Alaska.
Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise
Chaos broke out at the Galveston Cruise Terminal when a fight erupted in the luggage pickup area after passengers disembarked from Carnival Jubilee
Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals
U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals
Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau
Norwegian Bliss became the first ship to arrive in Juneau for the 2025 cruise season, marking the official start of the year’s maritime tourism
Carnival Expands Heroes Tribute Lounge Across Fleet
Carnival has introduced its Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar to 14 ships, building on the concept that was launched aboard Carnival Panorama in 2019
Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington
Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.
MSC World America Makes First Call to San Juan Port
The Puerto Rico government marked the maiden arrival of MSC World America with a plaque exchange ceremony at the Port of San Juan on April 15th.
CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port
A passenger was taken into custody by CBP officers at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after baggage inspection reveals nearly 72g of heroin
14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast
Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.
U.S. Halts Construction of Empire Wind Project in NY
U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council orders immediate stop to all work on Equinor’s Empire Wind 1.
MSC World America Begins Caribbean Sailings from Miami
The newly launched MSC World America has officially begun its maiden voyage to the Caribbean, following its recent arrival at PortMiami.
U.S. Targets Iran Oil Trade, Warns Shipping on Risks
The United States has introduced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil sector, issuing a strong warning to the global shipping industry.
Teen Sentenced for Bomb Hoax That Diverted Cruise Ship
Michigan teenager sentenced to eight months in prison for causing a bomb scare aboard the Carnival Sunrise, which forced the ship to alter its route
Port NOLA Sets New Cruise Passenger Record in March 2025
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reached a new milestone in March 2025, handling over 165,000 cruise passenger movements.
Mardi Gras to Offer Short Cruises from Port Canaveral
Carnival announces that when Carnival Festivale joins the fleet in 2027 the Mardi Gras will transition to operating short cruises from the same port
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.