BP Chairman Helge Lund to Step Down by 2026
Helge Lund, chairman of UK energy giant BP, has announced plans to step down from his role with a transition expected to take place by 2026.
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CMA CGM Invests €100M in AI Partnership with Mistral AI
CMA CGM has partnered with tech company Mistral AI in a €100 million initiative over the next five years to implement tailored AI solutions.
Tatham & Co Merges with Sea Green Law to Expand Practice
Two UK-based maritime law specialists, Tatham & Co and Sea Green Law, have officially merged to form a single 22-lawyer firm on April 1, 2025.
Two Inland Vessels Collide at Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland
April 2, collision took place between two Netherlands-flagged inland vessels at the Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland, close to the Dutch-Belgian border.
Icebreakers Rescue Hanseatic Spirit Trapped Near Finland
A voyage aboard the Hanseatic Spirit took an unexpected twist when the cruise ship became stuck in dense sea ice near Kemi, Finland.
Seine Valley Groups Unite to Boost River Cruise Tourism
Rouen Cruises announces effort between tourism offices along Seine River Valley and Channel region to enhance cruise passenger and crew experience
Riviera Travel Adds Festive and Food Cruises for 2026
Riviera Travel has broadened its 2026 cruise lineup with holiday-themed sailing and 3 culinary-focused itineraries across Europe’s iconic rivers.
Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms
Norges Bank Investment Management which manages the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund acquires 49% ownership stake in offshore wind projects.
Engine Failure Forces Cargo Ship Frederick to Block Canal
The cargo ship Frederick temporarily blocked a section of the Kiel Canal in Germany after experiencing engine failure on March 27th.
Malta Signs First Shore Power Deal in Mediterranean
Malta makes move toward greener maritime operations by signing Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement for shore power with Carnival UK & P&O
Ill British Passenger Airlifted from Sky Princess Near Spain
Spanish maritime rescue services airlifted a British cruise passenger from Sky Princess on Wednesday evening after she experienced a medical emergency
Norway Warns Global Shipping of Fake Marine Insurer
Norwegian authorities are alerting the international shipping industry about another fraudulent maritime insurer operating under the radar.
Windstar Offers Limited Staterooms for Monaco Grand Prix
Windstar Cruises has made a limited number of staterooms available for its exclusive Rome & Grand Prix of Monaco sailing aboard the Wind Surf.
UK to Add Shipping to Emissions Trading Scheme in 2026
Starting next year, the UK shipping industry will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme as part of new maritime decarbonization measures
AIDAdiva Donates 4,400+ Furniture Pieces to Charity
As part of its AIDA Evolution sustainability program, AIDA Cruises donates 4,400+ pieces of furniture from the AIDAdiva to a German nonprofit.
Research Vessel Grounds Near Italy During Stormy Weather
March 22, Fugro Mercator, a research vessel registered under the Bahamas ran aground on the reef of the Enfola promontory near Portoferraio, Italy
MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea
The container vessel MSC Houston V, sailing under the Portuguese flag, encountered severe weather off Portugal’s southern coast on March 20th.
Fire in Boiler Room of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 During Repairs
On March 19, a smoldering fire broke out in the boiler room of the German-flagged vessel BGM Oswald Elbe 1 while it was undergoing renovations.
Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus
General cargo vessel Bers experienced an engine failure while passing through the Bosphorus near the July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Turkey on March 19
CMA CGM Bids to Acquire Air Belgium’s Cargo Operations
CMA CGM submits proposal to acquire Air Belgium’s cargo division after Walloon Brabant business court overturns Air One Belgium’s takeover bid.