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Two patients with hantavirus and one suspected of being infected have been evacuated from the Hondius and are on the way to the Netherlands, the World Health Organization said, according to the Associated Press. The three people evacuated were a 41-year-old Dutch national, a 56-year-old British national and a 65-year-old German national who were transferred...
The global cruise ship orderbook now totals some $90 billion in newbuild orders through 2039, according to the latest update from Cruise Industry News. Five more ships were ordered during the month of April, including a trio for Princess Cruises from Fincantieri, and two more Icon-class ships for Royal Caribbean International from Meyer Turku. The...
Cunard’s 2028 programme, features 190 voyages in 36 countries, including a historic fleet meet in Liverpool.
Hanseatic inspiration is an expedition cruise ship operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the second of three vessels in the company's expedition class. The ship was christened by sailor Laura Dekker at the Hamburg Overseas Bridge and features accommodations for up to 230 passengers
View vessel profile →On this day in 1915, the Cunard liner RMS Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of Ireland, sinking in 18 minutes with the loss of 1,198 lives.
General Shipping
Why Does It Matter if Iran Shuts In its Oil.... Maritime Executive
The strategic calculus around a potential Iranian oil supply disruption has drawn renewed analytical attention, with a detailed examination in Maritime Executive by Nima Shokri and Martin J. Blunt exploring what a shutoff of Iranian oil wells would mean for global markets. The Strait of Hormuz, through which between 20% and 25% of the world's seaborne oil normally transits, remains the central chokepoint in any scenario involving escalating pressure on Tehran. The piece underscores that the consequences of Iran choosing to shut in its own production, rather than simply threatening to block the strait, would carry distinct and arguably longer-lasting implications for global crude supply balances.
The ongoing uncertainty around Hormuz passage continues to weigh on tanker market sentiment, even as diplomatic signals have introduced some short-term ambiguity about the likelihood of direct confrontation. Trade flows through the Gulf remain under close watch by operators and charterers assessing war risk premiums and voyage planning. With today's article offering relatively limited new operational developments beyond the analytical framing, the broader situation remains one to monitor rather than one defined by a single concrete market-moving event.
Lawyers for Orient Overseas Container Line filed suit in U.S. District Court on May 5, challenging the Federal Maritime Commission’s adjudication pro...
A competing bid is the latest twist in the saga of Hapag-Lloyd's planned takeover of Israeli shipping line Zim - even though Zim's shareholders have...
The U.S. military is matching Iran's new kinetic methods of blockade enforcement, switching to more forceful means to prevent an inbound tanker from...
Cruise calls continue to rise in Wales. The country welcomed 84 ships in 2025, a 104 per cent increase from the 41 vessels that visited in 2021. Holyhead Port in Anglesey handled 55 of these ships, with the remaining vessels calling at the ports of Cardiff, Fishguard, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock or Swansea. “Wales is becoming increasingly popular with international cruise guests because it offers a unique blend of natural beauty, ancient history and modern cities,” says Suzanne Thomas,
Spain’s Canary Islands are preparing to welcome MV Hondius, which is currently in the midst of a hantavirus outbreak. Hope for Stranded Cruise Passengers as Spain Agrees to Receive Hantavirus-Hit Ship
Juneau’s Goldbelt Tram, which had to close after a recent accident, has extended its temporary closure into the peak Alaska cruise season. Cruisers Who Booked Juneau’s Tram Will Get Full Refunds After Extended Closure
More Platinum Carnival guests are losing loyalty benefits, this time on a Carnival Luminosa sailing from California to Alaska. Carnival Strips Platinum Benefits from Alaska Sailing Just Days Before Departure
Passengers sailing on Margaritaville at Sea Paradise on May 7, 2026, are being asked to arrive later than scheduled at the Port of Palm Beach. Margaritaville at Sea Asks Passengers to Arrive an Hour Later for Upcoming Cruise
Hours after its latest suspected attack on a commercial vessel, and US officials announcing suspensions of operations, the IRGC has said the Strait of Hormuz could reopen
Extension of dropped cargoes pushes the war-related disruption to Qatari LNG volumes into at least early July, says Italian energy company Edison
Lawyers for Orient Overseas Container Line filed suit in U.S. District Court on May 5, challenging the Federal Maritime Commission’s adjudication pro...
ABS has appointed U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral (Retired) Ronald J. Rábago as Senior Vice President of Government Services, further strengthening its...
The Hellenic Coast Guard is reporting the rescue of nine crewmembers after a small cargo ship grounded and sank near the island of Andros on May 6. T...
Eagle-eyed ship spotters confirmed what had been anticipated for days as the supercarrier USS Gerald R. Ford transited the Strait of Gibraltar on Wedn...
The Virginia Port Authority has named its next chief executive officer: Sarah J. McCoy, a longtime veteran of port operations at VPA who had been fil...