Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne
On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.
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CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal
CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.
Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries
A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.
Man Released on Bail After Cruise Ship Murder Inquiry
A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation on a cruise ship shortly after it left Southampton, UK, has been released on bail.
Spirit of Discovery Makes First-Ever Stop in Çeşme, Turkey
Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery cruise ship recently made history by becoming the largest vessel to ever dock at the port of Çeşme in Turkey.
Explora I Begins Second Summer Season in the Mediterranean
The Explora I has returned to Europe for its second straight summer sailing the Mediterranean, based out of its home port of Barcelona Spain.
Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island
Authorities are now investigating whether the power outage was an underwater power cable damaged by a cruise ship’s anchor.
Lost Cruise Passenger Wallet Swiftly Returned in Livorno
In Livorno, Italy, a wallet was discovered near the taxi area at Piazza Dante. Inside were an American driver’s license, two credit cards, and cash
Northern European Ports Face Prolonged Shipping Backlogs
Ports and terminals across Northern Europe are currently experiencing what broker Braemar is calling a case of “serious congestion.”
Mediterranean Sea Enters Sulphur Emission Control Zone
As of May 1, the Mediterranean Sea became an Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides (SOx), marking a major environmental milestone for the region
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.
CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition
CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of Air Belgium, strengthening its air cargo operations by adding four aircraft to its growing fleet.
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
Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector
Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry