2 May 2025

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

Rio de Janeiro Wraps Up Strong 2024-25 Cruise Season
1 May 2025

Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River

Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River
30 Apr 2025

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

US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts
29 Apr 2025

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

Ferry and Boat Collide in Florida, One Dead, Several Injured
28 Apr 2025

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.

Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific
28 Apr 2025

Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise

Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise
28 Apr 2025

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

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals
28 Apr 2025

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

Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau
25 Apr 2025

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

Carnival Expands Heroes Tribute Lounge Across Fleet
25 Apr 2025

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.

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington
24 Apr 2025

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.

MSC World America Makes First Call to San Juan Port
24 Apr 2025

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

CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port
22 Apr 2025

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.

14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast
18 Apr 2025

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.

 U.S. Halts Construction of Empire Wind Project in NY
17 Apr 2025

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.

MSC World America Begins Caribbean Sailings from Miami