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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.

Swiss Shipping Surge: How One Family Transformed an Industry
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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.

Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier in Aberdeen Still Burning
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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.

Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier
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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.

Bulk Carrier Detained in Sweden for Undersea Cable Damage
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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.

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
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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.

French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age
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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.

Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
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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.

Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
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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.

Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three
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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.

Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers
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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.

Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal
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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.

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
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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.

Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift
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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.

Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
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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.

Offshore Supply Ship MTS Terramare Grounded Off Wales