Royal Caribbean’s new cruise ship Star of the Seas is about 24% more efficient than Oasis-class vessels thanks to an optimised hull form, LNG fuel, advanced waste-heat recovery, AI-driven energy management and innovative waste-to-energy technologies. The ship produces 100% of its own water and showc...
ReadDamen Shipyards Group has introduced the new Combi Freighter 5000 ICE at Europort 2025 in Rotterdam. The ice-class cargo vessel combines increased deadweight, high efficiency and a winter operations package designed for temperatures down to -30°C.
ReadTrailer Bridge has reported a large-scale looting incident aboard its grounded barge Brooklyn Bridge near the Bahamas, after a towline failure left the vessel on a reef off Abaco. Authorities in the Bahamas and the US Coast Guard have been notified, refloating work is underway, and no significant en...
ReadThe Suez Canal Authority notes the gradual return of CMA CGM megacontainerships and a recovery in Red Sea traffic. Incentive schemes and improved security are encouraging shipping lines to resume transits via Bab el-Mandeb and the Suez Canal.
ReadSolstad Maritime and DeepOcean have signed a three-year contract with extension options for the Normand Ocean vessel. The deal, valued at $50–100 million, will begin in early 2027.
ReadDisney Cruise Line has named its new LNG-powered cruise ship Disney Destiny, the third vessel of the Wish class. The ship will carry up to 4,000 passengers and begin Bahamas and Western Caribbean sailings in November 2025.
ReadOn 11 November, the PCTC Glovis Trinity was named in Guangzhou, marking the completion of H-Line Shipping’s seven-vessel series. The ship features dual-fuel LNG capability and advanced emission-reduction technologies.
ReadThe livestock carrier Spiridon II has been stranded off Turkey for over 50 days with 2,853 cattle onboard. At least 48 animals have died as authorities dispute ear-tag documentation and investigate the vessel’s condition.
ReadMSC Cruises has signed $4 billion contracts with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to build two additional World Class ships. The new vessels will enter service in 2030 and 2031, expanding the series to eight units.
ReadA fire broke out in the engine room of the ro-ro vessel Finnwave 12 miles off Eastbourne. The crew extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported. RNLI and HM Coastguard provided assistance.
ReadCMA CGM will acquire a 20% share in the EUROGATE Hamburg terminal. The expansion project will increase capacity from 4 to nearly 6 million TEU, strengthening the French shipping giant’s position in Northern Europe.
ReadAET has ordered two new LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers from Samsung Heavy Industries. Equipped with advanced eco-efficient technologies, the vessels will expand the company’s global dual-fuel fleet across all major tanker segments — from Aframaxes to VLCCs.
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