Europe

MV Ruby Finally Permitted to Dock at Great Yarmouth Port

After facing restrictions for weeks, the MV Ruby is to dock at the Port of Great Yarmouth on October 28, following damage sustained in September.

Great Yarmouth, UK

National Geographic-Lindblad Unveils Iceland to Japan Voyage

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions introduces most extensive expedition yet, 69-day journey 'Epic Northwest Passage: From Iceland to Japan'

a castle in Japan

Bulk Carrier Ultra Infinity Strikes Canal Embankment in Fog

October 23, the bulk carrier Ultra Infinity collided with the embankment of the Kiel Canal in Germany due to low visibility caused by heavy fog.

a bulk carrier veering towards an embankment

Oceania Cruises' Sirena Makes Maiden Call at Port of Dover

On October 15the, the Port of Dover in the United Kingdom welcomed the inaugural visit of Oceania Cruises’ Sirena, according to a press release.

Dover Port, UK

Ukraine Seeks UN Help as Russian Attacks Target Ports & Ships

With Russia ramping up attacks on shipping and port infrastructure over the past month, Ukrainian authorities are turning to the UN for assistance

The Ukrainian flag

Mindelo Cruise Terminal Nears Completion in Cape Verde

The Mindelo Cruise Terminal, located in Porto Grande on São Vicente Island, Cape Verde, is nearing completion and is set to open later this year.

A cruise ship in Mindelo, cape Verde

Two Civilian Vessels Hit in Russian Missile Strike, One Dead

Russian missile strike damages two civilian vessels and kills one, with several others injured. The attack caused damage to both ships and port.

Port of Odessa

Norwegian Prima Returns to Mediterranean for Fall Season

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima has returned to the Mediterranean for a fall season after spending the summer in Northern Europe.

A Norwegian Cruise Lines vessel

Passenger Found Dead After Falling Overboard MSC Virtuosa

A woman was found dead after falling overboard from the MSC Virtuosa as the ship sailed from the Channel Islands to Southampton, UK.

An MSC cruise ship

Tanzanian-Flagged Ship Seized with 4 Tons of Cocaine Off Canaries

October 4, Tanzanian-flagged vessel intercepted off the coast of Canary Islands, leading to discovery of 4 tons of cocaine and arrest of crew.

A hand holding cocaine in a petri dish

Ukrainian Seizes Vessel Linked to Crimea Grain Transportation

Ukrainian court approves confiscation of the vessel USKO MFU which had been detained in July for illegally transporting grain to and from Crimea

The Ukrainian flag

Russian Missile Strike Hits Ukraine’s Chornomorsk Port

A Russian missile attack targeted Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port on October 9, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuring eight others.

the Odessa skyline as seen from the ocean

German Cargo Ship Runs Aground Near Scotland's Isle of Skye

A German-flagged cargo vessel ran aground on October 7 while navigating a narrow strait that separates the Isle of Skye from the Scottish mainland

A cargo ship run aground in a narrow strait

Two Vessels Attacked by Russian Missiles in Odessa Region

Two ships in Ukraine's Odessa region were hit by Russian missile strikes on October 6 and 7, resulting in a fatality, injuries and damage.

Odessa Port

Merchant Vessel Hit by Russian Missile at Yuzhny Port, Odessa

On October 6, a merchant vessel docked at Yuzhny Port in the Odessa region was struck by a Russian ballistic missile, infrared footage showed.

An aerial view of the Odesa coastline

AIDAprima Celebrates 150th Visit to Rotterdam Setting New Record

On September 30 the AIDAprima marked its 150th arrival in Rotterdam, making it the most frequent cruise visitor to the city over the last 8 years

The AIDAprima cruise ship

Villa Vie's Odyssey Sets Sail After Lengthy Delay in Belfast

Roughly 100 guests boarded Villa Vie's Odyssey, following a nearly five-month postponement to the residential cruise line’s inaugural voyage.

Belfast Harbor at dusk

RWE Awards Contracts to Lamprell for UK Offshore Wind Projects

German energy company RWE has awarded Lamprell Energy two significant contracts to supply transition pieces for its two UK offshore wind projects

An offshore wndfarm

UK Follows US in Sanctioning LNG Carriers Linked to Russia

The UK has joined the United States in imposing sanctions on five LNG carriers connected to Russian gas exports.

A padlock on a Russian flag

Captain & Officer Charged for Illegal Border Crossings

Captain, Second Officer of Cameroon-flagged cargo ship accused of unlawful border crossings into Ukraine and transporting goods to and from Crimea

The inside of a prison