Limpet Mine Fears Rise After Tanker Blasts in Mediterranean

String of explosions and suspected limpet mine attacks targeting commercial tankers in the Med raises fresh alarm over maritime security threats.

Russian Missile Strike Hits Odesa Port, Kills Two

A Russian ballistic missile struck Ukraine’s Odesa port region on July 3 resulting in two deaths and six injuries, according to official reports.

Suspected Spy in Crete Sparks Cruise Ship Security Fears

Arrest in Crete sparks concern among Greek intelligence after foreign national found with surveillance photos including images of cruise ships.

Mayor Criticized Over Cruise Ship Show Amid New Limits

The Mayor of Nice faces backlash after what many are calling a choreographed display involving the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Voyager of the Seas

Loïc Van Staey Named New Head of Belgian Shipowners Group

The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) has appointed Loïc Van Staey as its new managing director, marking a shift in leadership.

Viking Vesta Christened During Ceremony in Croatia

Finland Bans Ship Waste Discharge in Historic Move

Cargo vessels are no longer allowed to release toilet wastewater, sulphuric wash water, or scrubber sludge into Finland's coastal waters.

Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona

A tugboat named Cala Gullo sank in Spain’s Port of Barcelona on Monday, June 30, after it collided with a Malta-registered container vessel.

Denmark Extends Life of Two Longstanding Offshore Wind Farms

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the extension of electricity production permits for two of Denmark’s oldest offshore wind farms.

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock

On June 27th a serious fire ignited on a bulk carrier named Altay, while it was docked at Albert Dock in Hull, in the north of the United Kingdom.

Fire Erupts on Cargo Vessel Jannie Near Dutch Lock

June 25, a fire occurred on Netherlands-registered inland cargo ship, close to the Beatrix lock. The incident prompted a rapid emergency response

Costa Fortuna Launches Summer Voyages From Piraeus

Costa Fortuna officially begins summer cruise season in the Eastern Med, following a spring schedule in the Canaries and parts of Western Europe.

Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay

On Wednesday June 25th, a fire erupted aboard a service vessel named Ceutamar 5 while it was operating in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.

MSC Preziosa Sails from Hamburg to Svalbard and Beyond

The MSC Preziosa has recently embarked on a 14-night journey from Hamburg Port in Germany marking the start of its summer cruise schedule.

Ferry Collision During Docking at Greek Port on June 26

June 26, Port of Igoumenitsa, Greece, two passenger vessels, RoRo passenger ferry Catania made contact with the Greek-flagged ferry Kydon Palace.