Greenpeace Blocks Uranium Ship at French Port of Dunkirk

Greenpeace campaigners stopped a cargo vessel, the Mikhail Dudin, transporting uranium at the French port of Dunkirk on the morning of March 2nd.

Fire on Passenger Ship Silja Serenade Car Deck Contained

A blaze erupted on March 2 aboard Finland-flagged passenger ship Silja Serenade after a truck transporting scrap metal caught fire on the car deck.

From Cruise Ship Stage to Eurovision Song Contest Spotlight

Former cruise ship performer Akylas, who spent several years entertaining at sea, is set to represent Greece at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

Maersk to Shift Felixstowe Calls to London Gateway

Maersk confirms plans to move operations from the Port of Felixstowe to London Gateway following a reassessment of its Asia–Europe services.

Stornoway Port Sets Sights on Record 2026 Cruise Season

Stornoway Port is preparing to welcome 89 cruise ship calls during 2026, reinforcing its prominence as one of Scotland’s premier cruise destinations.

EU Delays Russia Maritime Sanctions Package

European Union unable to agree on a proposed ban targeting maritime services linked to Russia, postponing the adoption of a 20th sanctions package.

UK Targets Russian Oil and LNG in New Sanctions

United Kingdom has introduced what it describes as its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the early stages of the Ukraine war.

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Launches 2026 Newcastle Cruise Season

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has begun a four-month schedule of sailings from the Port of Tyne in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom.

Riviera Launches Seine Cruise Prize Incentive for Advisors

Riviera Travel introduces incentive that gives travel advisors the opportunity to win a river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary.

P&O Names Airline Partners for Winter Caribbean Season

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Opens Rouen’s 2026 Ocean Cruise Season

Balmoral officially kicked off Rouen’s ocean cruise season with a Feb 17 visit - the first ocean-going ship to call at the French port this year.

Offshore Strike Suspended After Bilfinger Improves Offer

The UK’s largest offshore trade union confirms that planned 48-hour strike action involving more than 400 Bilfinger UK employees is on hold.

Norwegian Pearl Itineraries Revised for 2026 Europe

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced adjustments to several sailings scheduled for the Norwegian Pearl’s upcoming European season.

Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship

Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.

UK Shipping Raises Concerns Over Maritime ETS Expansion

UK shipping sector intensifies opposition to government proposals to extend UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime activity from July 1.