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Carbon Neutral and EcoCreation explore port-based plastic-to-fuel infrastructure for Caribbean...
Carbon Neutral LLC has confirmed that it is in strategic collaboration discussions with EcoCreation LTD aimed at developing port-based infrastructure...
January 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Construction of Royal Caribbean's 4th ICON ship (Hero of the Seas) advances with cabin installation
Meyer Turku has reached a further stage in the construction of RCI-Royal Caribbean International’s fourth Icon Class cruise ship (Hero of the...
January 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Liberty OTS homeported in Southampton (UK) in summer 2026
Liberty of the Seas is scheduled to return to Southampton for the first time in 18 years, marking its first call at the port since 2007. The Royal...
January 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Bahamian Government backs cruise and cargo port for Mayaguana
Plans are underway for the development of a new cruise port on Mayaguana, one of the southernmost Bahamian islands, located approximately 350 miles...
January 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva opens Busan’s 2026 global cruise season
Busan Port recorded its first call by a round-the-world cruise vessel of the year on Monday, January 12th with the inaugural visit of AIDAdiva. The...
January 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia to conclude passenger service early ahead of refit
MSC Poesia is scheduled to end its passenger operations earlier than originally planned, bringing its current voyage to a close in ...
January 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI's Mein Schiff 5 enters Dubai drydock for scheduled maintenance
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for a planned maintenance and refurbishment period, temporarily suspending her winter...
January 12, 2026 - Accidents
(Bluebridge Ferries NZ) Connemara mechanical issues lead to overcapacity on Livia service
The ferry company Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries has acknowledged an overbooking incident on Sunday, January 11th, that resulted in up to 36...
January 12, 2026 - Accidents
89 Norovirus cases reported aboard Holland America’s ms Rotterdam
A norovirus outbreak was recorded during a recent HAL-Holland America Line voyage, resulting in illness among close to 90 individuals. According to...
January 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Chef Karime López appointed to lead culinary programme aboard Aqua Lares
Aqua Expeditions has confirmed that Chef Karime López will develop the culinary program for Aqua Lares, the company’s forthcoming ultra...
January 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Ponant expands French Polynesia deployment with second vessel
Ponant Explorations Group has outlined plans to expand its presence in French Polynesia by deploying two ships in the region from late 2026 and into...
January 11, 2026 - Accidents
Greek ferry services resume cautiously following weather disruption
Ferry operations in Greece began a gradual resumption on Sunday, January 11th, as strong winds that had previously kept vessels alongside moderated...
January 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Astro Ocean Cruise’s ship Piano Land resumes Hong Kong homeporting after Malaysia season
The cruise vessel Piano Land has arrived in Hong Kong carrying approximately 1,700 passengers, representing the largest overseas inbound passenger...
January 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Sonata reveals expanded suites ahead of 2027 debut
Oceania Cruises has released details of newly designed and reconfigured suite accommodations for Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its forthcoming...
January 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Silver Muse returns to service following major refit in Palermo
Silversea Cruises’ Silver Muse has re-entered service after completing an extensive refit and refurbishment at Fincantieri's shipyard in...
January 10, 2026