Marseille Port to Provide Power to Three Cruise Ships At Once
Port of Marseille Fos is preparing to become one of the first Mediterranean ports able to provide shore power to three large cruise ships at once.
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Cunard Partners with Olivier Awards for 50th Year at Royal Albert Hall
Cunard was headline partner for the 50th anniversary of the Olivier Awards, hosting the ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall on April 12th.
Antwerp Oil Spill Clean-Up Continues After Bunkering Incident
Clean-up efforts are still ongoing at the Port of Antwerp following a significant oil spill that occurred during a bunkering operation on April 9.
Cork Cruise Season Begins With AIDAluna & Record 2026 Schedule
The cruise season at the Port of Cork got underway on April 13 with the arrival of AIDAluna, marking the vessel’s first-ever visit to Cork Harbor
Sweden Releases Bulk Carrier After Pollution Violation
Sweden allow a bulk carrier to leave after its captain admitted breaching country’s Environmental Code by discharging coal residue into the Baltic.
Multiple Vessel Incidents Reported in Kiel Canal, Germany
Several maritime incidents involving cargo vessels took place along Germany’s Kiel Canal on April 10, occurring within just a few hours of each other.
MSC Euribia Norway Cruise Cancelled Over Delays
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first scheduled Norway sailing of MSC Euribia for the upcoming summer season, intended to depart on May 2nd.
Switzerland Seeks Role in EU Port Security Alliance
Switzerland is increasing efforts to be part of the European Union’s port alliance, aiming to reinforce its position in Europe’s logistics network.
France Plans Tougher Penalties for Shadow Tankers
France is to strengthen enforcement against illicit tanker operations, with proposals to increase penalties for vessels sailing without valid flags.
Hong Glory Bulk Opens Athens Office to Expand Reach
Hong Glory Bulk has launched a new office in Athens as part of its strategy to enhance its commercial footprint across the Atlantic region.
Freedom of the Seas to Replace Mariner in Southampton
Royal Caribbean confirms that Freedom of the Seas will take over from Mariner of the Seas for the 2027 summer season sailing out of Southampton.
Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community
The Port of Lisbon has broadened its annual Cruise Activity Awards to place greater emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.
Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new approach to small-ship travel, combining river and ocean cruising into a single, seamless experience.
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
Gothenburg Port Expands with New Land Acquisition
The Port of Gothenburg has advanced its long-term expansion strategy by securing additional land in its outer harbor to support future development.
AIDAdiva Opens 2026 Cruise Season at Warnemünde
AIDAdiva marked the start of the 2026 cruise season in Rostock-Warnemünde on Sunday when the ship arrived at the cruise terminal for a turnaround
Cruise Operations Disrupted by Blaze at Barcelona Port
A fire at the Port of Barcelona on Sunday caused significant disruption to cruise activities, with plumes of black smoke spreading across the area
Fred Olsen Hosts Hospice Malta Team for Wellbeing Day
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed healthcare professionals from Hospice Malta onboard Bolette for a wellbeing day while the vessel was in Valletta.
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Costa Cruises Wins Big at Talent Communication Summit
Costa Cruises achieved major success at the Italy Talent Communication Summit 2026, held onboard its vessel Costa Toscana, securing the top award.