Aroya Cruises Marks First Visit to Rhodes with Ceremony

Aroya Cruises commemorated its inaugural visit to the Greek island of Rhodes with a plaque exchange ceremony held onboard its flagship vessel.

Passenger Ship Rigoletto Strikes Lock Gate in Netherlands

On July 22, an inland passenger vessel, the Rigoletto, made contact with the lock gates at the Lorentz locks in Kornwerderzand, Netherlands.

Cruise Tourist Arrested After Fleeing €1.70 Bus Fare Check

Italian media reports a case involving a cruise passenger who was arrested aboard his ship after skipping out on a €1.70 bus fare in Livorno.

Fuel Spill in Elbe After Collision Between Two Vessels

July 23, a collision occurred on the Elbe River, Germany, involving a German-flagged oil tanker and a Dutch-flagged offshore supply vessel.

Zara Founder Buys 49% Stake in UK Port Operator PD Ports

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega has apparently entered the maritime infrastructure sector by acquiring a 49% stake in UK-based PD Ports.

CMA CGM and TotalEnergies Launch LNG JV in Rotterdam

CMA CGM has partnered with energy company TotalEnergies to establish a joint venture for LNG bunkering operations at the Port of Rotterdam.

Protesters Force Israeli Cruise Ship to Bypass Syros Port

July 22, Israeli-owned cruise ship Crown Iris was denied entry to the Greek island of Syros after being met by demonstrators with Palestinian flags

Le Havre to Open New Cruise Terminals Starting This Fall

The Port of Le Havre has announced the phased opening of its three new cruise terminals, with the first two set to welcome passengers this fall.

Hurtigruten Launches 'Open Village' to Support Locals

Hurtigruten unveils Open Village initiative in Norway, developed as a response to both peak holiday demand and growing concerns about overtourism

Greece Implements New Cruise Tax to Ease Overtourism

As of Monday, a new cruise passenger fee is now in place across every port in Greece, including tourist-favorite hotspots Santorini and Mykonos.

Malta Frees Two Sanctioned Ships After Ownership Change

Two container ships detained in Malta since 2022 due to ties with sanctioned Russian interests have been released following a change in ownership

UK Sanctions 137 Russian Oil Ties, Targets Shadow Fleet

Chemical Leak on MSC Soraya Triggers Hamburg Emergency

On July 20, a container onboard Panama-registered container ship MSC Soraya began leaking a hazardous chemical while docked at Hamburg Port.

EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet

MSC Lirica to Replace Sinfonia for Winter 2025-26 Cruises

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Lirica will now operate the itineraries originally planned for MSC Sinfonia during the 2025-2026 winter season