Lindblad Expeditions Announces 2026 Amazon Cruises
Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled its 2026 cruise offerings along the Upper Amazon River and in Peru, featuring sailings aboard the Delfin III.
The Americas
US DoJ Sues Singaporean Firms for $100M Over Bridge Collapse
The US Department of Justice launches civil lawsuit demanding $100 million in damages from two Singaporean companies who own and operate the Dali
Containership Tokyo Bay Collides with Ro-Ro Ferry in Santos
A container ship, the Tokyo Bay, has deviated from its course and collided with a Ro-Ro ferry, the Dersa FB-30, at the Port of Santos, Brazil.
Carnival Wraps Up "Your Peek at Paradise" Roadshow in Chicago
Carnival Cruise Line concluded its “Your Peek at Paradise” roadshow with a final event held for travel advisors in Chicago over the weekend.
Port of New Orleans Resumes Full Operations After Hurricane
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) have fully restored regular operations following Hurricane Francine.
Potential U.S. East & Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Looms Large
With less than two weeks left to reach an agreement, the possibility of 45,000 American dockworkers going on strike next month appears likely.
Ribost Gets Permit to Add New Storage Tanks at Long Beach Port
Ribost Terminals submitted a request for a Harbor Development Permit to build two petroleum storage tanks, each with a capacity of 25,000 barrels
Disney Destiny to Launch from Fort Lauderdale in 2025
Disney’s new ship, Disney Destiny, will offer four- and five-night cruises from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades during its debut season.
Carnival Monitoring Hurricane Francine for Potential Impact
Carnival Cruise Line is closely tracking Hurricane Francine and assessing its possible effects on cruise operations in the Gulf region.
Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements
Seattle takes significant step toward sustainability by making GHG reduction core requirement for renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.
$16 Million Settlement Reached Over Jacksonville Ship Fire
On September 9th, a settlement exceeding $16 million was reached in a lawsuit stemming from the fire aboard the Hoegh Xiamen in Jacksonville, USA
Carnival Spirit Begins Series of Long Cruises from Seattle
Today, Wednesday 11th September, the Carnival Spirit is to depart from Seattle on the first of three consecutive Carnival Journeys voyages.
World Explorer Makes First Visit to Montréal on September 8
Cruise ship, World Explorer, made its debut visit to the Port of Montréal on Sunday September 8, 2024, setting sail from the port the next day.
TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued
September 8, a pipe-laying barge ran aground near Villa Allende, east of the Coatzacoalcos River mouth in Mexico, due to wind and rough seas.
Container Ship Averts Accident After Engine Failure at Tampa
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a container ship suffered engine failure while entering the port of Tampa, USA, on September 5.
U.S. Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
U.S. gives green light to Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking tenth commercial-scale offshore wind initiative approved by current administration.
U.S. Dockworkers Threaten Strike Amid Stalled Negotiations
Tensions are rising as dockworkers on the United State's East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to prepare for possible strike action.
Carnival to Deploy Miracle & Spirit in Alaska for Summer '26
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will be sending the Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit to Alaska during the summer of 2026.
Carnival Announces 2026-27 Sailings from Tampa & Mobile
Carnival has opened reservations for its 2026-27 sailings, offering cruises to destinations such as The Bahamas, the Caribbean and Panama Canal.
Leading Light Wind Requests Pause in Offshore Wind Project
Leading Light Wind has asked the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for a pause in the development of its offshore wind project.