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FCN Adventure Refloated After Grounding in Norway

On Tuesday April 29th, a passenger vessel, the FCN Adventure, ran aground on a sandbank near Nordfjordeid in Vestland County, Norway.

Ørsted Sells 24.5% Stake in West of Duddon Sands Wind Farm

Ørsted has sold a 24.5% ownership stake in its 389MW West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat.

Cargo Ship Gem Star Towed After Engine Failure Off Portugal

A global firm specializing in marine and aviation claims reports a Panama-flagged cargo vessel experienced engine failure on April 26 off Portugal

Ovation of the Seas Begins Short Asia Cruise Season

Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas has recently made its way to Asia, launching a short-term cruising season from key Chinese ports.

RCL Expands Fleet with Four New Containership Orders

Thailand’s Regional Carrier Lines (RCL) is set to expand its fleet by ordering four new container ships from Chinese shipyards.

Crew Member Found Deceased on Cruise Ship in Crete

A 49-year-old crew member was found dead aboard a cruise ship docked at the port of Chania, Crete, according to several Greek media sources.

Brawl Erupts at Galveston Terminal After Carnival Cruise

Chaos broke out at the Galveston Cruise Terminal when a fight erupted in the luggage pickup area after passengers disembarked from Carnival Jubilee

Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.

Fire Disables Tanker Invictus Off Somalia Coast

An oil products tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag caught fire on April 22 while sailing some 508 nautical miles east of Mogadishu

MSC World America Makes First Call to San Juan Port

The Puerto Rico government marked the maiden arrival of MSC World America with a plaque exchange ceremony at the Port of San Juan on April 15th.

Iran Seizes Two Ships for Smuggling Subsidized Diesel

The IRGC has detained two vessels, the Salama and the Sea Ranger, accusing them of smuggling large quantities of subsidized fuel out of Iran.

MSC Talia F Towed to Safety After Engine Failure Near Spain

The MSC Talia F suffered an engine failure on April 19 while sailing approximately eight nautical miles east-northeast of Punta Melenara, Spain.

Google Signs First Offshore Wind Deal in Asia Pacific

Google enters into its first offshore wind power purchase agreement in the Asia Pacific region, marking a step in its renewable energy strategy.

Offshore Vessel Hits Wind Turbine Off Dutch Coast

Panama-flagged offshore supply ship strikes wind turbine in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands, resulting in injuries to two crew members

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

April 17, fire erupted in the electrical wiring of the Syros Trader bulk carrier while the vessel was docked at the West Poortweg quay in Amsterdam

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