Norwegian Cruise Line Survey Explores Longer Crew Contracts
UK Offshore Wind Supplies Nearly 20% of Power
Virgin Cruises Warns Guests of Delays at Spanish Ports
Brazilian Authorities Seize Cocaine From Bulk Carrier at Santos Port
Royal Caribbean Reminds Symphony Guests of Door Rules
US Invests $774m in Port Infrastructure Projects
Heritage Discoverer to Sail Antarctic Preview Voyage
Shipping
OOCL Ordered to Pay Record $45.6m in Shipping Case
A US administrative law judge has ruled that OOCL must pay $45.6 million in reparations to the bankruptcy estate of retailer Bed Bath & Beyond.
Mission to Seafarers Launches Shore Happiness Index
Mission to Seafarers is introducing a new Shorebased Happiness Index, designed to assess the wellbeing of maritime professionals working ashore.
Piracy Attempt off Somalia Coast Reported by UKMTO
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported another attempted piracy incident 500 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia on April 28.
Containership Refloated After Bosphorus Grounding
Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) confirmed on April 28 that the grounded containership Kappa had been successfully refloated.
Ports
PSA Expands Investment in Xiamen Container Terminals
PSA International acquires stake in Xiamen Container Terminal Group, which operates eight terminals with an annual capacity of around 20 million TEU.
Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Port and Damage Infrastructure
Reports say Russian drones targeted infrastructure at Ukraine’s Port of Odesa on the Black Sea, causing damage and igniting a fire in a vessel.
Drone Strike on Tuapse Port, Russia Causes Fire and Casualty
Russian authorities reported a Ukrainian drone attack on Tuapse Port, which caused a fire and led to at least one death overnight on April 20th.
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.
Accidents
Carnival Faces Lawsuits Over Reported Data Breach
Carnival is dealing with a number of lawsuits following a reported data breach that may have exposed personal information of millions of customers.
Crew Member Overboard From Norwegian Breakaway
A second Norwegian Cruise Line crew member has reportedly gone overboard within two-weeks, following an incident aboard the Norwegian Breakaway.
Woman Dies After Fall on Carnival Firenze Cruise
A woman has died after falling from a balcony on board the Carnival Firenze cruise ship while the vessel was sailing off the coast of California.
Sapphire Princess Diverts After Bodies Found at Sea
Sapphire Princess was forced to alter its route during a Mediterranean voyage after a watch developed into a serious incident for those onboard.
Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea Crew Join Beach Cleanup for Earth Day
Crew members from the cruise ship Margaritaville at Sea marked Earth Day by taking part in a beach cleanup effort in Nassau, in the Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean Opens new Beach Club in Santorini, Greece
Royal Caribbean International has launched its first Royal Beach Club in Europe, introducing a new shore experience on the island of Santorini.
Rotterdam Returns to Service After Drydock Upgrades
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Rotterdam has returned to operation following a two-week drydock in The Netherlands where it underwent upgrades.
MSC Euribia Prepares for Return to Cruise Service
MSC Euribia is currently docked in Valletta’s Grand Harbour as it gets ready to resume normal cruise operations after several weeks of disruption.