Europe

MSC Orchestra Cancels Sailings After Engine Room Issue

The MSC Orchestra was forced to cancel two scheduled sailings this week following an electrical issue that occurred early Tuesday morning.

The MSC Orchestra cruise ship

Tanker Gorizont-1 Hits Pier at Kazan River Port

On the evening of June 2, the Russian-flagged tanker Gorizont-1 struck the Columbia pier at Kazan River Port, located along the Volga River.

The Volga River in Kazan, Russia

Carnival Pride Adjusts Greenland Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Pride recently reached Greenland as part of its 14-night Carnival Journeys cruise, which departed from Baltimore in late May.

Nuuk, Greenland at sundown

Regal Princess Undergoes Engine Work in Rotterdam Drydock

The Regal Princess recently underwent a significant engine replacement while docked at Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Regal Princess in port at night

Blue Star Chios Rescues 75 Migrants Near Karpathos

On June 1, a Ro-Ro passenger ferry carried out a rescue operation, saving 75 migrants from a distressed sailboat southeast of Karpathos, Greece.

A Blue Star Ferry rescuing a small boat of migrants off the coast of Greece

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures $100M Auto Logistics Deal

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a three-year renewed logistics agreement with a key automotive OEM partner it has worked with for many years.

A Wallenius Wilhelmsen car carrier ship

Norwegian Epic Incident Leaves Passengers Stranded

The Norwegian Epic broke loose from its moorings while docked in Italy leaving hundreds of cruise guests stuck ashore with limited information.

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship

UK Offshore Wind Auction Set to Launch This August

The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says the next offshore wind auction, Contract for Difference AR7, is to begin on August 7.

An offshire windfarm at sunset

Borealis Begins Fred. Olsen’s 2025 Season from Dover

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines officially launched its summer 2025 season from the Port of Dover with the arrival of the Borealis on May 28th.

Fred. Olsen's Borealis cruise ship

Bulk Carrier Meshka Grounds Off Sweden’s Coast

The Meshka, a bulk carrier sailing under the Panamanian flag, ran aground near the shores of Landskrona, Sweden, on Saturday May 31st.

a bulk carrier run aground

Super Express Grounds After Tug Collision in Mykonos

Passenger Ro-Ro vessel Super Express was involved in an incident at the Port of Mykonos on May 26, when it collided with a tugboat during docking

Mykonos Harbor at dusk

Cunard Celebrates Liverpool Visit with Royal Guest

May 27 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal came aboard the Queen Anne while the ship was docked in Liverpool, according to a statement.

Liverpool docks, UK

AIDA Cruises Wins Two Silver ESG Awards in Athens

AIDA earns two silver awards at this year’s ESG Shipping Awards in Athens recognizing the company’s commitment to innovation and social impact.

The AIDA Perla cruise ship

Carnival Warns Guests of Sea Ice Ahead of Greenland Trip

As the Carnival Pride embarks on its 14-night cruise to Greenland and Canada, Carnival has issued a precautionary update regarding sea ice conditions

Uummannaq Island, Greenland

Norway Considers Cruise-Only Tax Amid Tourism Debate

In the debate over how to manage growing tourism in Norway, the country's Parliament is leaning toward implementing a tax focused on cruise tourism

A cruise ship sailing through the Norwegian fjords

Police and Navy Conduct Terror Drill at Alicante Port

Spanish National Police and Navy forces executed a joint training exercise simulating a terrorist threat near Alicante's cruise terminal.

Alicante port at night

Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Strait; Crew Member Detained

A general cargo vessel ran aground in the Sound Strait which separates Sweden and Denmark. The incident is believed to be caused by alcohol.

a cargo ship run aground in a narrow body of water

Officer Charged After Ship Grounds Near Trondheim Home

the NCL Saltern grounded next to home on the Norwegian fjords

Royal Caribbean Donates $40K to Support Seafarers in Norway

Royal Caribbean Group makes $40,000 donation to the Norwegian Seaman’s Mission, demonstrating its commitment to the well-being of seafarers.

The Norwegian flag

Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord

A Cypriot-flagged container ship NCL Salten ran aground overnight in Norway’s Trondheim fjord, coming to rest just meters from a residential home

A containership grounding next to a home