Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a new design for its Sail & Sign cards, as well as a new milestone recognition system as part of the new Carnival Rewards loyalty program. In a recent interview with the company’s Brand Ambassador John Heald, President Christine Duffy detailed the changes. “We know how important it is to...

While a successor is being recruited, the global sales leadership team will report to CEO Ernesto Fara.

An MOU is expected to lead to a potential 30-year concession agreement that includes up to an EC$250m (US$92m) investment in port modernization and berthing expansion.

MSC World Atlantic is the fourth World-class ship for MSC Cruises, being built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France. She is expected to homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida, sailing seven-night Caribbean itineraries including MSC's private island Ocean Cay.
View vessel profile →On this day in 2017, the Norwegian Joy departed Shanghai on her maiden cruise, the first NCL ship designed for the Chinese market.
General Shipping

Pacific Island Countries Formalize a Clean Shipping Pact. Maritime Executive
Pacific Island nations have formalized a regional shipping agreement aimed at accelerating the clean energy transition across maritime operations in the region, according to Maritime Executive. The pact represents a coordinated policy move by small island developing states, which are among the most exposed to both climate impacts and the operational costs of fossil-fuel-dependent shipping links. Details on financing mechanisms and implementation timelines were not immediately available, but the formalization of the agreement marks a concrete step beyond prior declarations of intent.
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The U.S. and Iran have completed a long-awaited agreement to bring an end to the Strait of Hormuz standoff and restart traffic. The new 60-day ceasefi...
In the early hours of June 14, British Royal Marines boarded the Cameroon-flagged Aframax Smyrtos (IMO 9389100) ) in the English Channel. The Smyrtos...

Pacific Island countries have formalized a regional shipping pact, which is expected to deliver clean energy transition for the maritime industry acro...
MOSCOW, June 13 (Reuters) – A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and sparked a fire at a sea terminal in the southern Russian port of Temryuk, in the Krasnodar region, governor Veniamin Kondratiev...

Voyager of the Seas’ next sailing is overbooked, and Royal Caribbean is asking for volunteers to make last-minute changes to their plans. Royal Caribbean Offers Perks to Guests Willing to Skip Overbooked Alaska Cruise

Contrary to juicy rumors Carnival Legend did not get stuck on a sandbar in the Baltic Sea, but what was going on when the ship stopped? Did Carnival Legend Really Hit a Sandbar in the Baltic Sea?

A large fight was recorded at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau just after the recent fight at the Nassau Cruise Port. Chaos at Royal Caribbean’s Beach Club as Guests Brawl in Nassau

Explore the most incredible cruise ship family suites, featuring in-suite slides, private cinemas, and two-story townhouses across Royal Caribbean, Disney, and more. Dream Cruise Suites Your Whole Family Will Love

Carnival Cruise Line debuts the Tangalooma Dunes Cabana Club on Moreton Island, Australia, with 20 private beachfront cabanas to pre-reserve. Carnival Cruisers Can Now Reserve Private Beachfront Cabanas in Australia

On Sunday, the U.S. Navy and a good Samaritan vessel rescued 14 Indian mariners from a life raft in the Indian Ocean. The mariners became stranded an...

The world needs secure and reliable energy, now more than ever, and offshore E&P is one of the best ways to find it in the near term.Energy companies...

It is clear now that even if an agreement is signed between the United States and Iran imminently, it will only establish an agenda to be negotiated o...

Iranian forces appear to have hit another tanker on the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz, according to maritime security sources. Vanguard Tech repo...

The U.S. and Iran have completed a long-awaited agreement to bring an end to the Strait of Hormuz standoff and restart traffic. The new 60-day ceasefi...