1 day ago

Denmark Increases Crackdown on Russian Shadow Tankers

Denmark escalates efforts to curb the movement of Russian-linked shadow tankers navigating its waters by implementing stricter controls.

Denmark Increases Crackdown on Russian Shadow Tankers
1 day ago

Cargo Ship Hav Nordic Runs Aground Off Norway’s Coast

A global marine claims management and recovery firm reported on February 4, general cargo vessel Hav Nordic ran aground near Bergsoya Island.

Cargo Ship Hav Nordic Runs Aground Off Norway’s Coast
2 days ago

Call for Increased Pilot Use in Gibraltar After Collision

A recent accident report has recommended greater use of pilots in Gibraltar’s waters following a significant maritime incident.

Call for Increased Pilot Use in Gibraltar After Collision
4 days ago

Norway Releases Silver Dania After Baltic Cable Investigation

Norwegian authorities announced the release of the Silver Dania, which had been held under suspicion of damaging an undersea telecoms cable.

Norway Releases Silver Dania After Baltic Cable Investigation
7 days ago

Russian Oil Transfers Surge After New U.S. Sanctions

Ship-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil have surged this month following the largest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet.

Russian Oil Transfers Surge After New U.S. Sanctions
30 Jan 2025

Swiss Shipping Surge: How One Family Transformed an Industry

In a remarkable move, a single family has propelled a landlocked European nation into the ranks of the world’s top shipowning countries.

Swiss Shipping Surge: How One Family Transformed an Industry
30 Jan 2025

Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier in Aberdeen Still Burning

A fire that was first reported on January 27 aboard the bulk carrier Lowlands Diamond remains active, according to the latest update.

Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier in Aberdeen Still Burning
30 Jan 2025

Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier

On January 28, the cargo vessel Guang Rong went adrift in the waters between Marina di Carrara and the Marina di Massa pier in Italy.

Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier
28 Jan 2025

Bulk Carrier Detained in Sweden for Undersea Cable Damage

The bulk carrier Vezhen has been detained by Swedish authorities on suspicion of causing damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea.

Bulk Carrier Detained in Sweden for Undersea Cable Damage
27 Jan 2025

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
27 Jan 2025

French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age

French port workers and dockers unions have intensified their demonstrations against the decision to raise the age of retirement.

French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age
24 Jan 2025

Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee

A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.

Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
23 Jan 2025

Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region

The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.

Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
22 Jan 2025

Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three

An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three
22 Jan 2025

Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers

Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.

Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers