Cargo Ship Hav Nordic Runs Aground Off Norway’s Coast
A global marine claims management and recovery firm reported on February 4, general cargo vessel Hav Nordic ran aground near Bergsoya Island.
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Call for Increased Pilot Use in Gibraltar After Collision
A recent accident report has recommended greater use of pilots in Gibraltar’s waters following a significant maritime incident.
Norway Releases Silver Dania After Baltic Cable Investigation
Norwegian authorities announced the release of the Silver Dania, which had been held under suspicion of damaging an undersea telecoms cable.
Russian Oil Transfers Surge After New U.S. Sanctions
Ship-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil have surged this month following the largest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet.
Swiss Shipping Surge: How One Family Transformed an Industry
In a remarkable move, a single family has propelled a landlocked European nation into the ranks of the world’s top shipowning countries.
Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier in Aberdeen Still Burning
A fire that was first reported on January 27 aboard the bulk carrier Lowlands Diamond remains active, according to the latest update.
Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier
On January 28, the cargo vessel Guang Rong went adrift in the waters between Marina di Carrara and the Marina di Massa pier in Italy.
Bulk Carrier Detained in Sweden for Undersea Cable Damage
The bulk carrier Vezhen has been detained by Swedish authorities on suspicion of causing damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea.
Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.
French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age
French port workers and dockers unions have intensified their demonstrations against the decision to raise the age of retirement.
Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.
Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.
Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three
An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers
Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.
Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal
The cargo ship Havelland encountered engine trouble during its westbound journey through the Kiel Canal in Germany on January 20th.
George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.
Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift
On January 16, the Russian-flagged cargo vessel Stepan Geyts experienced a severe starboard tilt while docked at Plastun Port, Russia.
Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.
Offshore Supply Ship MTS Terramare Grounded Off Wales
An offshore supply vessel, MTS Terramare, ran aground at Newgale Beach, Wales on January 14th following an engine failure.
Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH
Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.