1

Part of a reality TV show.  (Might star, or might just be mentioned.)

2

Famous crime on board.

3

Subject of a "feel good" human interest story.  (Might focus on the ship, a crew member, the mission, etc.)

4

The ship is involved in a rescue which makes the news.

5

The ship is a Resolve: {victim of|witness to|accused of} piracy.

6

In the news due to cargo.  Might be the world's first importation, the first exportation, or something particularly troublesome.

7

A particularly interesting Resolve: {passinger|crew member} is in the news.

8

The ship is unwittingly involved in crime.