Viking Expands China Market with Dedicated River Cruise Ships
CEO Torstein Hagen discussed growing focus on Chinese market, stating that four of Viking’s river vessels in Europe are now for Chinese travelers
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Majestic Princess Undergoes Drydock in Palermo, Italy
The Majestic Princess has arrived at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, for its scheduled drydock and maintenance period.
MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast
The container ship MSC Rhiannon ran aground near Yeşilköy, off the Istanbul coast, while attempting to change anchorage.
Interzum 2025 Expects Stronger Cruise Industry Presence
Interzum 2025, set to take place from May 20-23 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, is anticipating greater participation from cruise line execs.
Captain of Solong Arrested After North Sea Collision
Captain of containership Solong arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate.
Reefer Vessel Rotsund Runs Aground Off Isle of Skye
On March 10 the reefer vessel Rotsund ran aground near the Isle of Skye, Scotland after its anchor dragged while en route from Haugesund to Kyle.
Russian Missile Strike on Odessa Port Kills Four Crew Members
March 11, a Russian ballistic missile attack targeted Ukraine's Odessa port resulting in the deaths of four crew members aboard a bulk carrier.
North Sea Collision Raises Environmental Concerns Over Cargo
Concerns are growing over fuel leakage after the North Sea collision and authorities are assessing the environmental impact of the incident.
Hapag-Lloyd Acquires Majority Stake in Le Havre Terminal
Hanseatic Global Terminals has purchased a 60% stake in CNMP, the operator of Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, France.
Rescue Underway After Tanker & Containership Collision in UK
A large-scale rescue operation is in progress in the North Sea after a product tanker and containership collided and caught fire off the UK coast
Majestic Princess Returns to Europe After Eight-Year Absence
Originally built in Italy, the Majestic Princess has made its way back to Europe after spending eight years sailing in other parts of the world.
Cargo Ship Drifts Off Norwegian Coast After Power Loss
On 4th March, a maritime incident occurred northwest of Tromsø when cargo ship Errikos suffered a power failure, leaving it without propulsion.
Baltic Vessels Linked to Increased GPS Interference
A study conducted by Polish researchers suggests that moving vessels in the Baltic Sea are behind a surge in GPS disruptions throughout the region
H&S Wisdom Grounded in Humber Estuary
A vessel flying the Netherlands flag, H&S Wisdom, ran aground on 2nd March off the coast of Brough in the Humber Estuary near Welton, England.
Barcelona Bus Crash Injures Cruise Passengers, Four Critical
A bus collision in Barcelona on Monday resulted in at least 53 injuries, with four people in critical condition, many of them cruise passengers.
Finnish Authorities Release Detained Vessel Eagle S
Finnish officials announce release of the Eagle S which had been held since December under suspicion of causing damage to Estlink 2 undersea cable
Missile Strike at Odesa Port Damages Two Vessels
On 1st March a Russian ballistic missile attack on the Port of Odesa resulted in damage to two commercial vessels and injured two port workers.
Cargo Vessel Collision at Gemlik Port, Turkey
On 27th February, a maritime mishap unfolded at Gemlik Port in Turkey when two general cargo vessels, Friends RS 1 and Jessica BB, collided.
BP Shifts Focus: More Oil & Gas, Less Renewables
UK-based energy titan BP reveals plans to reduce its spending on renewable energy, opting instead to boost investment in oil and gas production.
Bulk Carrier Thor Monadic Catches Fire in Turkey
Turkish local news sources reported that a fire broke out on the bulk carrier Thor Monadic early on 27th February in Adana’s Yumurtalık district.