Cruise
Federal Operation Detains 28 Cruise Ship Crew Members in San.... Cruise Radio
U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained 28 cruise ship crew members during an enforcement operation at the Port of San Diego last month, with the agency stating that 27 of the 28 individuals were allegedly involved in the receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual abuse material (Cruise Radio). The operation also ensnared some employees from Disney Cruise Line vessels. The scale of the action and the severity of the alleged offenses make this one of the more significant law enforcement events to touch the cruise industry in recent memory, and it is likely to draw renewed scrutiny of crew vetting and onboard digital monitoring practices across the sector.
The CDC has formally confirmed norovirus as the cause of the ongoing illness outbreak aboard a Princess Cruises vessel, with the total case count now standing at 115, comprising 102 passengers and 13 crew members (Cruise Radio). The primary symptoms reported are diarrhea and vomiting. The CDC confirmation adds an official public health dimension to a story first reported earlier this week, and Princess will be expected to demonstrate enhanced sanitation protocols for the remainder of the voyage and on subsequent sailings.
Additional reporting on the Disney Adventure mechanical cancellation reveals that guests had already boarded the ship at Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre on May 7 before the sailing was ultimately scrapped, with the vessel remaining pierside overnight before the cancellation was confirmed the following day (Cruise Radio). The episode compounds reputational pressure on Disney Cruise Line's Singapore operation, which only recently launched, and raises questions about pre-departure technical readiness checks and the handling of guest communications during extended pier delays.
Technical problems have prompted Disney Adventure to cancel her current 4-night cruise the day after guests embarked the new ship. Disney Adventure Cruise Cancelled After Guests Spend Just One Night Aboard
Royal Caribbean revealed the first details of its Discovery-class ships through a recent SEC filing. According the company’s recent quarterly filings, the vessels in the new series will carry up 4,300 passengers atdouble occupancy. The company also revealed delivery dates for the vessels, which are expected to enter service in late 2029 and in the...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says 28 cruise ship crew members were detained during an enforcement operation at the Port of San Diego last month, including some employees from Disney Cruise Line ships. According to CBP, 27 of the 28 individuals were allegedly involved in the receipt, possession, transportation, distribution, or viewing of child sexual […]
Columbia Cruise Services has signed a ship management agreement with Adora Cruises for Adora Flora City, marking their third managed vessel partnership.
Built at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, this Century-class cruise ship was launched as MV Mercury for Celebrity Cruises and entered service on 27 October 1997. The vessel subsequently transferred to TUI Cruises' fleet as Mein Schiff 2, then Mein Schiff Herz, before j
View vessel profile →Ferries & Tech
Finnlines reported stable first-quarter results despite higher fuel costs and the full implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Revenue for January–March 2026 increased to EUR 176.9 million, compared with EUR 166.0 million in the same period last year. EBIT reached EUR 10.3 million, down slightly from EUR 11.2 million in Q1 2025. Earnings before taxes improved marginally to EUR 8.0… Source
On Saturday, 2 May 2026, CLAYMORE was launched at the Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Türkiye. The vessel was launched by Mary Morrison, former Port Manager at Lochmaddy. CLAYMORE is the fourth and final vessel in the series, following ISLE OF ISLAY, LOCH INDAAL and LOCHMOR. Source
PPA S.A. (Port of Piraeus) presented its 2025 financial results to the Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association at Euronext Athens. Key figures: The cruise sector reached a new record with 1.86 million passengers. Pier I also achieved a record, handling 664,581 TEU. Ferry shipping revenue fell by 28.4%. This followed a reduction in port fees from May 2025, requested by the Ministry of… Source
On this day in 1987, the Sovereign of the Seas departed Miami on her maiden voyage, the world's first mega cruise ship at 73,192 gross tons and the largest passenger vessel afloat.
General Shipping
U.S. forces disabled two additional Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday as Washington expanded enforcement of its maritime blockade targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports....
European Union imports of Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas from the Yamal LNG project hit a record high in the first four months of 2026, despite the bloc introducing measures intended to curb purchases of Russian fuel.
U.S. container imports are expected to remain weaker than last year through at least early fall despite a temporary rebound in May and June, according to new projections from the...
Not so long ago, a passenger ship’s engine room was noisy, dirty and chaotic. Controls were largely manual and there was a relentless need for hands-on maintenance. Today, all of that has changed. Step inside a modern engine room and you’ll be met with a clean, high-tech and meticulously organised space. Hybrid propulsion systems deliver quieter power, while digital displays track hundreds of sensors in real time. Automated controls are now capable of managing everything from propulsion co
HX Expeditions has celebrated its 130th anniversary by hosting more than 350 travel advisors and media representatives onboard Fridtjof Nansen for the sector’s largest-ever familiarisation trip. The “mega FAM” cruise sailed from Hamburg, Germany, to Helgoland in the North Sea from 5-7 May 2026. It showcased HX Expeditions’ approach to exploration, providing hands-on experience of the brand’s expedition model, including its onboard science and education programme. Guests had the opport
MSC Cruises has launched its new artificial- intelligence (AI) assistant, MSC Concierge, which complements the existing MSC for Me digital ecosystem to help guests seamlessly manage their cruise experience. MSC Concierge is a free-of-charge service available 24/7 on smartphones or tablets, with a conversational chat interface available in more than 90 languages. The AI assistant can answer questions, recommend entertainment options, book restaurants, spa treatments and shore excursions, an
Technical problems have prompted Disney Adventure to cancel her current 4-night cruise the day after guests embarked the new ship. Disney Adventure Cruise Cancelled After Guests Spend Just One Night Aboard
Royal Caribbean’s reservation system will be offline due to planned maintenance from the night of May 8 through the afternoon of May 9. Why Carnival’s Booking System Is Going Dark for 18 Hours
Click on cover to access the document… Source
Finnlines reported stable first-quarter results despite higher fuel costs and the full implementation of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). Revenue for January–March 2026 increased to EUR 176.9 million, compared with EUR 166.0 million in the same period last year. EBIT reached EUR 10.3 million, down slightly from EUR 11.2 million in Q1 2025. Earnings before taxes improved marginally to EUR 8.0… Source
It is now official: Hibernia Line has opened bookings for its new year-round ferry service between Ringaskiddy, Cork, and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The route will start in mid-June 2026, with six sailings per week in each direction. Two vessels, ST PATRICK (SUPERFAST IX) and AKKA, will operate the service. Key points: The company says the new route will offer a consistent option for both freight and… Source
Source
Gotlandsbolaget reported Q1 2026 revenue of SEK 621.6 million, up slightly from SEK 608.6 million last year. Adjusted operating profit was negative at SEK -192.7 million, reflecting the seasonal low period and higher depreciation linked to NORDIC PEARL and NORDIC CROWN. Net financial items improved due to positive currency effects, while profit after tax reached SEK -144.0 million. Source
In what appears to be a new operational pattern, U.S. Central Command has disabled two more Iran-bound tankers in the Gulf of Oman using Navy fighter...
MED MARINE is proud to announce the successful delivery of the DRAfter 2400 conventional tugboat built for SEKAVIN, crowned with a plaque presentation...
Ohio headquartered manufacturer Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) has completed the first ever application of its MarineLINE coating system on a Jones A...
On Thursday, Greek fishermen located a five-meter drone boat of a familiar Ukrainian design at the island of Lefkada, northwest of the Peloponnese on...
The expedition cruise ship Hondius is under way for the Canary Islands, where she expects to disembark passengers and crewmembers under an exceedingl...