UK Finds Fault in Planning and Medical Care on Cruise Ship in Severe Storm

Published Mar 11, 2026 5:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch issued its report on a 2023 incident aboard the cruise ship Spirit of Discovery in w...

Norwegian Takes Delivery on New Cruise Ship in Long-Term Growth Plan

Published Mar 5, 2026 7:42 PM by The Maritime Executive

Fincantieri and Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the delivery of the Norwegian Luna, the second ship in the company’s Prima Plus c...

Published Mar 4, 2026 6:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

The operators of Villa Vie Odyssey, one of the current residential cruise ships, announced that they are launching a new company t...

Published Mar 3, 2026 7:02 PM by The Maritime Executive

Reporting a strong financial performance in 2025 and a positive outlook as the brand continues to grow its fleet, Viking announced...

Published Mar 1, 2026 10:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Given the centrality of the oil trade to the GCC states, tankers have rightfully received the most attention of any vessel class i...

Published Feb 26, 2026 10:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

During recent cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta, cruise lines paused calls at the port while the Mexican Navy began moving vessel...

Published Feb 26, 2026 6:45 PM by The Maritime Executive

Carnival Cruise Line’s country manager in Australia, Peter Litytle, surprised the industry by announcing the line plans to further...

Published Feb 25, 2026 1:49 PM by The Maritime Executive

The delivery of the ultra-luxury Four Seasons I was completed at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard on February 25. The first of two cr...

Published Feb 20, 2026 8:13 PM by Tony Munoz

Celebrating Cruising It was another record year for cruising in 2025, and this year is shaping up to be even better. Since the pan...

Published Feb 20, 2026 12:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

A fire began in the wee hours of the morning on February 20 aboard the party cruise ship World Legacy operating around Singapore a...