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 …

Smooth Sailing Returns After Brave Stormy Night

On February 18, 2026, the cruise ship Costa Favolosa encountered severe weather conditions while navigating the South Atlantic off the coast of southern Brazil. The vessel was caught in an extratropical cyclone that impacted both the Brazilian coastline and the 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 …

With Caution, Global Shipping Routes Remain Safe

The 2025 Risk Intelligence report indicates a complex landscape for global maritime security, characterized by a 30 percent increase in security incidents compared to the previous year. While kidnappings of seafarers remain relatively rare when compared to the peak years Read More …