Scotland Invests £1.7M in Offshore Wind Skills Development
Three initiatives across Scotland have secured nearly £1.7 million ($2.25 million) in funding to strengthen training opportunities.
Europe
Skyborn Sells Stake in Major German Baltic Wind Project
Skyborn Renewables agrees to sell 25% interest in Gennaker offshore wind farm in German Baltic Sea to Stadtwerke München.
AIDA Announces Dance and True Crime Cruises for 2027
AIDA Cruises has revealed the return of two themed sailings scheduled for Europe in January 2027: “AIDA Dances” and “Crime & Sea.”
Ferry Hits Jetty at Greek Port of Rafina
The Greek-flagged ro-ro passenger ferry Andros King struck a jetty at the entrance to the Port of Rafina on June 8, causing serious damage.
Cruise Tourist Attacks Raise Safety Concerns in Genoa
Incidents involving cruise passengers in Genoa, Italy, renew concerns about safety in areas commonly visited by tourists arriving by ship.
Drunken Officer Blamed for Ship Collision in Denmark
Cargo ship collides with yacht and port infrastructure in Danish port of Korsør after intoxicated captain attempts to maneuver vessel.
TAG Heuer Hosts Monaco Grand Prix Event at Sea
Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer hosted one of the most exclusive gatherings of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville.
Greek Police Arrest Man Over Suspected Cruise Ship Plot
Greek authorities have detained a Palestinian man suspected of being involved in an alleged plan that may have targeted an Israeli cruise ship.
Retail Giant Lidl's Tailwind Registers First Ship Under German Flag
Tailwind Shipping Lines, the container shipping subsidiary of German retailer Lidl registers its first vessel under the German flag.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Unveils Golf Voyages for 2027-2028
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reveals Golf & Cruise sailings for 2027 and 2028, giving golf fans the opportunity to play on renowned courses across the globe.
Worker Dies in Fatal Accident at Port of Hamburg
Worker loses life following an accident aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Hamburg on May 29 after being struck by a heavy object.
Cruise Excursion Bus in Corfu Traffic Accident
A shore excursion in Greece was disrupted this week after a bus carrying cruise passengers was involved in a road accident on Corfu.
Mediterranean Weather Risks Discussed at Event in Italy
Navimeteo and Vaisala Xweather host “The New Weather Character of the Mediterranean Sea,” focusing on the impact of severe weather conditions.
Barcelona to Double Cruise Tourist Tax According to Mayor
Barcelona plans to significantly increase the fee charged to cruise passengers visiting the city, according to Mayor Jaume Collboni.
Oil Sheen Closes Kiel Canal Lock for Hours
The northern lock of the Kiel Canal was shut down for approximately six hours on May 18 after an oil sheen was discovered inside one of the lock chambers.
Celestyal Journey Debuts in Agios Nikolaos, Crete
The Celestyal Journey made its first-ever visit to Agios Nikolaos, Crete on May 12th replacing Heraklion on Celestyal’s seven-night “Idyllic Greece” itinerary.
Norwegian Gem and Jade Return After Drydocks
The Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade have both returned to service following recent scheduled drydock periods as part of NCL’s ongoing maintenance program.
Europol Targets Atlantic ‘Cocaine Highway’
European law enforcement agencies say they've disrupted a major drug trafficking route across the Atlantic known as the “Cocaine Highway."
Merchant Ships Hit in Russian Drone Attack at Odessa
Two commercial vessels, including a Chinese-owned ship, were struck by Russian drones while approaching ports in Ukraine’s Odessa region on Monday, May 18
Second Crew Member Detained by Sweden on Sea Owl 1
A second crew member has been detained as Swedish authorities continue investigating the tanker Sea Owl 1, which remains under detention in Sweden.