20 Jun 2025

Belfast Harbor Celebrates 1,500th Cruise Ship Visit

Belfast Harbor reached an important milestone this week as it welcomed its 1,500th cruise ship, Princess Cruises' Regal Princess, into port.

Belfast Harbor Celebrates 1,500th Cruise Ship Visit
20 Jun 2025

Two Killed in Steel Unloading Tragedy in Rotterdam Port

A tragic accident took place on June 19th aboard the inland cargo vessel Ronny-O, docked at Waalhaven in the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Two Killed in Steel Unloading Tragedy in Rotterdam Port
19 Jun 2025

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait

On June 17th, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fire aboard the Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift vessel.

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait
19 Jun 2025

AIDA Cruises to Join Kiel Week 2025 Festivities Again

AIDA confirms its return as a sponsor for Kiel Week 2025. This year’s theme, A Home for Everyone, reflects the inclusive spirit of the event.

AIDA Cruises to Join Kiel Week 2025 Festivities Again
19 Jun 2025

Ferry Melita Sinks Near Zadar; All Safely Rescued

On June 16th, the Croatian ferry Melita sank off the country’s coastline after waves struck the vessel and caused a crack in its hull.

Ferry Melita Sinks Near Zadar; All Safely Rescued
18 Jun 2025

Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal

The inland cargo vessel Esche began taking on water late on June 15 while transiting the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Ibbenbüren-Dörenthe, Germany.

Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal
17 Jun 2025

Crew Member Injured on Cruise Ship in Santorini Incident

A 31-year-old crewman aboard a Bahamas-registered cruise vessel sustained a leg injury while the ship was docked in Santorini on Sunday.

Crew Member Injured on Cruise Ship in Santorini Incident
17 Jun 2025

Iceland Faces Cruise Booking Decline Amid Passenger Fee

Iceland’s cruise tourism industry is poised for a sharp decline with Cruise Iceland forecasting a 14% drop in 2026 bookings thanks to passenger tax

Iceland Faces Cruise Booking Decline Amid Passenger Fee
17 Jun 2025

Cargo Ship Collides in Bremen; Captain Faces Alcohol Probe

A cargo ship flying the Norwegian flag, Wilson Nanjing, was involved in a collision with a docked vessel at Germany’s Bremen port on June 12.

Cargo Ship Collides in Bremen; Captain Faces Alcohol Probe
16 Jun 2025

Yacht Found Aground Off Cornwall Triggers Major Search

UK’s HM Coastguard and RNLI launch search and rescue mission after deserted yacht discovered stranded on rocks along the Cornish coastline.

Yacht Found Aground Off Cornwall Triggers Major Search
16 Jun 2025

Finnish Police Accuse Tanker Crew Over Baltic Cable Damage

Finnish authorities accuse officers aboard the Eagle S oil tanker of serious criminal acts after the ship caused damage to undersea infrastructure

Finnish Police Accuse Tanker Crew Over Baltic Cable Damage
16 Jun 2025

Passenger Ship St. Erik Runs Aground in Swedish Waters

On the afternoon of June 13th, just after 1:00 p.m. local time, the Swedish-flagged vessel St. Erik grounded in the Gothenburg archipelago.

Passenger Ship St. Erik Runs Aground in Swedish Waters
13 Jun 2025

Jana Luth Appointed Head of Communications at AIDA

AIDA Cruises announced that of July 1, Jana Luth will assume the role of press spokesperson and head of communication at its Rostock headquarters

 Jana Luth Appointed Head of Communications at AIDA
12 Jun 2025

Crew Members Attacked During Shore Leave in Corsica

A night off turned violent for two Mein Schiff 4 crew members during a stopover in Ajaccio, Corsica, when they were assaulted outside a nightclub

Crew Members Attacked During Shore Leave in Corsica
11 Jun 2025

Fred. Olsen Balmoral Begins 2025 Summer Cruises from Rosyth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines made a return to the Port of Rosyth, Scotland on June 7, 2025, launching its summer sailing season with the Balmoral.

Fred. Olsen Balmoral Begins 2025 Summer Cruises from Rosyth