The Americas

Massachusetts Court Orders GE to Stay on Vineyard Wind Project

A Massachusetts judge has issued a preliminary injunction requiring GE Vernova to continue its involvement in the Vineyard Wind offshore project.

An offshore windfarm

Star Princess Completes First Panama Canal Transit

Princess Cruises’ latest vessel, Star Princess, has completed its maiden voyage through the Panama Canal - a highlight in the ship’s debut season.

A tugboat in the Panama Canal

Search Underway After U.S. Cargo Vessel Missing in Pacific

U.S. Coast Guard reports a US-flagged cargo ship went missing in the western Pacific after being caught in Typhoon Sinlaku on Wednesday, 15 April.

A typhoon as seen from above

Norwegian Jewel Restarts Cruise Sailings From Philadelphia

Norwegian Jewel became the first cruise ship in years to arrive and depart from Philadelphia as operations resume at the PhilaPort Cruise Port.

Close up of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship

Asian Cruise Destinations Highlight Market Growth in Miami

Five destinations from Asia presented the latest developments in the sector during a luncheon with cruise line executives this week in Miami Beach.

Kai Tak cruise terminal in Hong Kong under a blue sky

Hero of the Seas to Debut New Features at 2027 Launch

Royal Caribbean International’s upcoming ship, Hero of the Seas, is set to introduce a range of new features when it enters service in 2027.

A yellow and blue waterslide against a pink sky

Campaign Urges Halt to SS United States Reef Plan - VIDEO

US Maritime Patriots Alliance releases video urging Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners not to sink liner SS United States as artificial reef.

A close-up of the Stars and Stripes flag

SLB OneSubsea Secures Gulf of Mexico Project Contract

SLB OneSubsea is selected by Beacon Offshore to supply a high-pressure, high-temperature multiphase boosting system in the Gulf of Mexico.

A map showing the Gulf of Mexico and the joining of North and South America

MSC Cruises Expands South America Fleet for Winter

MSC Cruises is to deploy five ships to South America for the 2026-27 winter season, following the decision to reposition Seaview to the region.

The MSC Seaview cruise ship docked in a port

Áak’w Juneau Landing Project Advances With Lease Agreement

Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, and Juneau completed a tidelands lease agreement for the Áak’w Landing development.

A cruise ship sailing through Juneau, Alaska

Seabourn Ship Brings Medical Aid to Remote Chilean Island

When the Seabourn Pursuit called at Robinson Crusoe Island in Chile’s Juan Fernández Islands on April 4, it delivered more than just passengers.

An X-ray of a rib cage and chest

Explosion Near Panama Canal Bridge Kills One, Injures Three

A deadly explosion at a fuel storage and loading site near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama has left one person dead and three others injured.

A fiery explosion against a blue sky

Carnival Drops Tracy Arm Fjord From Alaska Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will no longer be including Tracy Arm Fjord in its Alaska itineraries for the upcoming summer season.

The Tracy Arm fjord in Alaska

New Joint Venture to Develop Louisiana Container Terminal

Port NOLA, Ports America and Terminal Investment Limited, have formed a joint venture to operate a new container terminal in St. Bernard Parish.

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA)

San Diego Port Lockdown Briefly Disrupts Cruise Ops

A bomb threat led to a temporary lockdown at the Port of San Diego on the morning of March 30, 2026, briefly interrupting cruise operations.

An aerial view of San Diego and its port and harbors

Brilliant Lady Bags First Panama Canal Transit for Virgin

Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has successfully completed its first transit through the Panama Canal, marking a milestone for the cruise brand.

A cruise ship transiting the Panama Canal

Coast Guard Ready for Great Lakes Ice Despite Vessel Shortage

The U.S. Coast Guard remains ready to support navigation through icy conditions on the Great Lakes, despite a shortage of available icebreakers.

Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan which is covered in ice

PhilaPort Cruise Terminal Delayed Ahead of 2026 Launch

Construction of the new PhilaPort Cruise Terminal in Philadelphia, USA is experiencing notable delays, according to a report by 6 ABC Action News.

Close-up of the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship

MSC Poesia Enhances Spa and Fitness for Alaska Season

MSC Cruises announces upgrades to the fitness and spa facilities onboard MSC Poesia ahead of its first Alaska season, according to a press release.

The MSC Poesia cruise ship with a smaller sail boat in front of her bow

Newfoundland & Labrador Cruise Season to Span 197 Days in 2026

Cruise Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada has revealed its 2026 cruise schedule, which will run for a total of 197 days from April through October.

Ships moored at a port in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada