Spirit of Discovery and the MAIB Findings on a Propulsion Loss
On 11 March 2026, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch published its final report on Spirit of Discovery’s loss of propulsion in heavy weather. The
Norwegian Luna: Norwegian Cruise Line’s New Ship
The global cruise industry continues to evolve with larger vessels, smarter design, and immersive onboard experiences. One of the most anticipated launches
Thousands of Passengers Left Stranded in Middle East
Doha, Qatar & Dubai, UAE — As of March 3, 2026, thousands of cruise passengers are reportedly left stranded on multiple vessels
Carnival Cruise IT Outage Hits Fleet, Delays 11 Ship Embarkations
Carnival Cruise Line suffered a fleet-wide IT outage on Feb 8–9, 2026, delaying embarkation for at least 11 ships. The glitch stranded
Title III Helms–Burton: Supreme Court and Cruise Industry
Title III of the 1996 Helms–Burton Act permits U.S. nationals to sue any party that “traffics” in property confiscated by the Cuban government.
World Legacy Fire: Cruise Ship Blaze off Singapore
In the early hours of Feb 20, 2026, a fire broke out on the World Legacy cruise ship bound for Singapore. Singapore’s
P&O Cruises Accident on Arvia: MAIB Interim Report
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch interim report on a fatal lift‑shaft incident aboard a P&O Cruises vessel reads like a checklist
Norwegian Cruise Line: Orders extended to 2037
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced an agreement on February 16, 2026 to add three new cruise ships—one for each of its three
Legionella on Norwegian Encore: What Passengers Need to Know
On February 14, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line confirmed that two passengers from a December 2025 sailing were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. The
Emerald Princess Pilot Overboard Incident
The incident happened during a routine transfer at sea. Crew members reacted immediately and rescued the pilot. Officials later confirmed he was
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