Greenpeace Blocks LNG Terminal in Zeebrugge Protest
October 1st, Greenpeace activists staged a blockade at Belgium’s LNG import terminal in Zeebrugge, targeting LNG imports from Russia and the US.
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AmaWaterways Unveils 2025 Festive Holiday Cruises
AmaWaterways reveals details of its 2025 Holiday Cruises, with limited availability for its Christmas Markets Cruises and Festive Delights Cruises
HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds
Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry
MedCruise General Assembly Opens in Šibenik, Croatia
The 67th MedCruise General Assembly officially began yesterday, September 30th, in Šibenik, Croatia, according to a recent press release.
Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus
September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.
Vehicle Carrier Strikes Lock at Zeebrugge Port
On September 24th, a Liberian-flagged car carrier named the Jisu Fortune struck the Pierre Vandamme lock at the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium.
Scenic Marks Historic French Meeting of River & Ocean Ships
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours celebrated a milestone as two of its vessels met for the first time, the company announced in a press release.
Mardi Gras Makes Inaugural Call at Tenerife Port
Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras has made its first-ever visit to the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain on September 22nd, 2025.
Cargo Ship Storm I Disabled Off Spain’s Bay of Biscay
September 22, Panama-flagged general cargo vessel Storm I suffered engine failure and was drifting in the Bay of Biscay near the Ferrol estuary.
UK Unveils Cruise Growth Plan to Boost Industry Sector
The United Kingdom has launched a new initiative to strengthen the cruise sector, unveiling the UK Cruise Growth Plan during London Shipping Week
AIDAnova to Host Oktoberfest-Themed Cruise in 2026
AIDA Cruises reveals The Prinzen, Melissa Naschenweng, voXXclub, and more to headline The O’zapft is! Cruise 2026 on the AIDAnova for Oktoberfest.
Hebrides Cruises Wins Award for Food Excellence
Hebrides Cruises based in Oban, Scotland, has received national recognition for its culinary offering, earning a Scottish Food & Drink Award.
Aggregates Carrier Grounds in Neva River, Russia
On September 21st, an aggregates carrier named Arkadiy Minchenya ran aground in the Neva River, which is located in Russia’s Leningrad Region.
Sun Princess Adds New Mediterranean Ports for 2026-27
Princess Cruises has announced updated Western Mediterranean itineraries for the Sun Princess, introducing new ports of call for 2026 and 2027.
Norwegian Jewel Begins Europe Season Before Drydock
The Norwegian Jewel arrived in Europe on September 14th, 2025, completing a transatlantic voyage that concluded in Southampton, United Kingdom.
Riviera Travel to Launch Solo Traveler Ship in 2027
Riviera Travel has announced the launch of the first river cruise ship dedicated exclusively to solo travelers starting in June 2027 in Europe.
Shore Power Installation to Begin at Heysham, UK this Month
NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group will begin installing shore power facilities at Heysham Port in the NW of the United Kingdom this month.
AIDA Showcases Highlights at Hamburg Cruise Days 2025
AIDA Cruises shared highlights from the Hamburg Cruise Days celebration, where the AIDAperla took part in the evening departure parade.
MSC Cancels Euribia Repositioning Cruise Over Security
MSC Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of a repositioning voyage onboard the MSC Euribia that was scheduled for early 2026.
Port of Kiel Now Powers Seven Vessels Simultaneously
The Port of Kiel in Germany now provides shore power to seven ships at once making it the most extensive & advanced system of its kind in Europe.