Cruise Industry Watch: The global cruise order book is widening fast, with new builds spanning huge ocean ships and smaller, destination-focused vessels—highlighting how operators are tailoring ships to different demographics and itineraries, including a hydrogen-powered option and new expedition capacity that could matter for French Polynesia’s visitor mix. Ocean & Marine Conservation: A seahorse photo shot in Moorea won Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026, spotlighting both Polynesia’s marine life and the pressures it faces—an angle that fits local tourism and environmental messaging. Connectivity & Resilience: Ingram Micro signed a distribution deal with AirBridge Networks in New Zealand covering French Polynesia and the Pacific, bringing a satellite-plus-infrastructure communications and cybersecurity package aimed at remote sectors like healthcare, tourism, agriculture, and mining. Regional Security: Australia announced a major A$600m plan to target cocaine smuggling across the “Pacific drugs highway,” citing recent seizures in French Polynesia and Fiji and more narco-sub activity across island routes. Local Shipping/Logistics: A Pacific Meteorological Council meeting reported upgrades to early warning and forecasting systems across the region, including new multi-hazard centers and station upgrades—key for safer operations at sea. Sailing Culture: A feature argues sailing’s “diversity” spans racing, cruising, and hobbyist routes—useful context for Polynesian sailing communities and events.