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February 18, 2026

Royal Caribbean Board Member Tom Pritzker Invited Jeffrey Epstein Aboard Ship in 2011, Epstein Files Show

Newly released documents from the Epstein files show disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained close relationships with prominent figures connected to Royal Caribbean. These figures include former Royal Caribbean board member Tom Pritzker and...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 18, 2026
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Optimizing Reactor Plant Maintenance: The Case for Shipboard SLMs

By: LT P.J. Greenbaum and LT Vince Freschi Introduction Operational availability is the Nuclear Navy’s bread and butter, yet shipboard technicians are currently prevented from improving maintenance outcomes by an archaic data bottleneck. Scheduled...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 16, 2026
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Pitfalls in Political Warship Designs

By Steve Wills “When leaders design warships the results are often mixed.” Leaders throughout history, going back at least to the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut, have commissioned the building of great fleets for national security...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 13, 2026
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A Sustainable Approach to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery?

By Julian Pawlak and Deniz Kocak Piracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping continue to pose significant threats to global shipping and maritime security.1 While the terms are frequently used synonymously, differentiation is crucial. According to...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 13, 2026

Two Passengers Diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease After Norwegian Encore Cruise

Two passengers were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after cruising on the Norwegian Encore in December 2025, according to Cruise Hive. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has not disclosed if the passengers were on the same...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 10, 2026
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Anna Kepner’s Stepbrother Arrested and Charged in Cruise Ship Death

The 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner was arrested and charged last week in connection with the teenager’s death, according to ABC News. The arrest comes three months after Anna died on the Carnival Horizon...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 9, 2026
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Carnival Suffers Widespread IT System Failure Affecting Multiple Ships

Carnival Cruise Line experienced company-wide IT problems starting on Sunday, February 8, 2026, affecting a significant portion of its fleet and thousands of passengers. The incident allegedly occurred during planned IT maintenance according to...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 9, 2026
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What the Royal Thai Navy’s Offshore Fire Support Reveals About Its Approach to Littoral Warfare

By Hadrien T. Saperstein In December 2025, clashes along the Cambodia–Thailand border turned into open conflict for over a week, suspending the peace agreement brokered by Malaysia and the United States. Artillery, rockets, drones,...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 4, 2026
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Multiple Royal Caribbean Cruise Passengers Arrested in PortMiami on Drug Charges

The Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) arrested five men on various drug charges on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The men were arrested prior to boarding Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas, which was hosting...

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By mib.mohdismail@gmail.com
February 2, 2026
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27 People Sick on Seven Seas Mariner: First CDC-Reported GI Outbreak of 2026

At least 27 people are sick on the Seven Seas Mariner with a gastrointestinal (GI) infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The luxury ship reported the outbreak to the...

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Royal Caribbean Board Member Tom Pritzker Invited Jeffrey Epstein Aboard Ship in 2011, Epstein Files Show

Optimizing Reactor Plant Maintenance: The Case for Shipboard SLMs

Pitfalls in Political Warship Designs

A Sustainable Approach to Counter Piracy and Armed Robbery?

Two Passengers Diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease After Norwegian Encore Cruise

Anna Kepner’s Stepbrother Arrested and Charged in Cruise Ship Death

Carnival Suffers Widespread IT System Failure Affecting Multiple Ships

What the Royal Thai Navy’s Offshore Fire Support Reveals About Its Approach to Littoral Warfare

Multiple Royal Caribbean Cruise Passengers Arrested in PortMiami on Drug Charges

27 People Sick on Seven Seas Mariner: First CDC-Reported GI Outbreak of 2026

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