MSC Lirica to Replace Sinfonia for Winter 2025-26 Cruises
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Lirica will now operate the itineraries originally planned for MSC Sinfonia during the 2025-2026 winter season
Europe
Explora I to Return to Monaco for 2026 Grand Prix
Explora Journeys has confirmed that its luxury vessel Explora I will return to Port Hercule in Monaco for the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Port of Antwerp
A fire erupted aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at the Fifth Harbor Dock in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship in Port of Antwerp, Smoke Alert Issued
A fire broke out aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at Fifth Harbor Dock in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp.
Fugro Signs 7-Year Deal for Offshore Surveys with EirGrid
Dutch geotechnical firm Fugro has secured a seven-year framework contract with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-run electricity transmission company.
Rudder Failure Causes Vessel Collision in Hamburg Port
Inland vessel Willi Abicht, flying the German flag, collided with container ship COSCO Shipping Capricorn at Tollerort Container Terminal, Hamburg
Nice Court Blocks Mayor’s Bid to Limit Cruise Ship Visits
Court in Nice strikes down order issued by Mayor Christian Estrosi to restrict cruise ship arrivals, ruling he overstepped his legal authority.
Engine Trouble Halts Cargo Ship Off Çanakkale Coast
On July 15th, a general cargo ship, the Spanaco Progress, suffered an engine malfunction while sailing from Spain to Kocaeli, Turkey.
Passenger Ship Hits Quay After Steering Failure in Sweden
On July 12, Swedish passenger ship Stockholm struck a quay at Kastellholmen, an islet in central Stockholm, following a mechanical malfunction.
Fire Contained on Yavuz Naz Ferry Near Marmara Island
A fire broke out aboard the Yavuz Naz ferry on July 13 while it was navigating waters off Marmara Island and carrying around 200 passengers.
Celebrity Infinity Alters Itinerary After Power Outage in Kudasi
After a power outage while docked in Kusadasi, Celebrity Cruises informs guests that the remainder of the Infinity’s itinerary has been modified.
Star of the Seas Cuts Cádiz Stop Amid Ongoing Strike
Royal Caribbean changes its original plan to send its newest vessel, Star of the Seas, to the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz for its final outfitting
MSC to Add Greek Port Tax to Guest Accounts Starting 2025
MSC Cruises has notified its passengers of a newly implemented cruise tax for visits to Greece, taking effect from July 21st, 2025.
Genoa Cruise Drama Shows Importance of Empathy in Crisis
At the Port of Genoa, a French woman fainted on the sidewalk, overwhelmed by the fear that she and her young daughter might miss their cruise
Ilma Makes Historic First Call at Portsmouth Port, UK
Portsmouth International Port welcomed its first visit from a Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection vessel as the Ilma arrived in UK waters this week.
Calvados Offshore Wind Farm Delayed Until Late 2027
EDF confirms commercial launch of Calvados offshore wind project will now take place in late 2027—over two years later than originally scheduled.
Fierce Storm Batters Split, Croatia With Hurricane Winds
July 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.
Ocean Victory Heads Into Layup in Madeira’s Funchal Port
SunStone's Ocean Victory entered an extended layup at the Port of Funchal where it is expected to remain for several weeks before redeployment.
DecarbonICE Pushes Dry Ice CO2 Shipping as Cost Saver
Danish company DecarbonICE is advancing efforts to establish a complete value chain for transporting carbon dioxide in its solid state: dry ice.
Ammonia Leak Reported on Tanker at Ust-Luga Seaport
6 July, a minor release of liquid ammonia occurred during cargo loading aboard the Eco Wizard tanker at Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad Region