Carnival Corp & Partners Celebrate New Maritime Navigation Tests

Carnival Corporation and its esteemed global maritime partners have achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully concluding advanced bridge-simulator tests at the Center for Simulator Maritime Training (CSMART). These groundbreaking trials centered on the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) S-100 framework, an Read More …

Iran: Global Supply Chains Navigate Challenges

4 Important Topics to Know Following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, major shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk suspended all transits through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Read More …

Ensuring Fair Standards For Every Maritime Worker

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is currently conducting a thorough review of the Carnival Encounter after the vessel docked in Darwin. This proactive investigation follows reports regarding crew welfare and operational conditions on board. Such inspections are a standard and Read More …

⚓️ Cruise Ship Rescues 63 People In Distress

Norwegian Epic, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, performed a successful and large-scale humanitarian rescue operation in the Ionian Sea on October 22. The ship was diverted from its scheduled 11-day Mediterranean itinerary to the Greek Isles and French Riviera after Read More …

Global Cruising Navigates New Waters With Flexibility

The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …