Port of Aberdeen Seeks to Enhance Safety & Sustainability
North, a provider of smart integrated solutions, secures contracts worth £1M from the Port of Aberdeen to boost safety, connectivity & sustainability
Europe
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done
Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.
Stake in Race Bank Wind Farm Bought by Norwegian Wealth Fund
Macquarie Asset Management and Spring Infrastructure Capital have sold 37.5% of the Race Bank wind farm to Norges Bank Investment Management.
Eurus Energy Buys Into Floating Scottish Wind Farm
Eurus Energy has entered into an agreement to invest in the 100 MW Pentland floating offshore wind farm project located in Scotland.
Greece to Consider Cap on Cruise Ship Visits
Greece is contemplating limiting the number of cruise ships visiting its shores due to a surge in passengers causing overcrowding on the islands.
Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach
Norwegian authorities have charged a shipping company and a captain with violating the Svalbard Environmental Act for carrying HFO in Svalbard.
Further Raft of Shipping Sanctions for Russia During G7
As G7 leaders meet in Italy this week, a new series of coordinated sanctions against Russia have been making headlines, many affecting shipping.
76 Passengers Rescued from Italian Ferry After Mayday Call
The Italian Media Agency reported that the Italian Coast Guard, police and fire brigade successfully rescued 76 passengers from the ferry Audace.
China and Russia Partner to Create Arctic Liner
2024 Season Begins for ProCruises with Reykjavik Departure
Iceland ProCruises has officially launched its 2024 program. The Seaventure set sail from Reykjavik on June 1 marking the beginning of the season
UK's SSE Has Fingers Crossed for Second Irish Windfarm
SSE has filed an application with Ireland's planning authority, An Bord Pleanála, for the offshore infrastructure needed for its Arklow Bank Wind Park 2
Cunard Bestows Queen Anne Godparent Honor on Liverpool
Cunard has named Liverpool as the godparent of its newest vessel, the Queen Anne in a move which recognizes the company’s long bond with the city
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando Joins Swan's North Atlantic Voyage
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando will be joining Swan Hellenic’s 13-day expedition to the North Atlantic islands as part of the Maris project.
Syrian Shipowner Sentenced to 18 Months in UK Jail
A UK court has issued an arrest warrant for a Syrian shipowner, sentencing him to 18 months for providing false statements to the court.
Port of Gothenburg Debuts Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Service
A new feeder service began making regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. The Laura Maersk is the world’s first boxship powered by green methanol
Hundreds See Replica of 17th Century Spanish Ship Dock in UK
Hundreds of spectators gathered to witness the arrival of a replica of a Spanish tall ship in a British seaside town as part of its European tour
Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.
Marella's Discovery 2 Sails to Canaries & Med for Winter
Marella Cruises will homeport the Marella Discovery 2 in Malaga for winter sailings before moving to Tenerife and Gran Canaria in December.
UK & Ireland to be Linked by Green Shipping Corridors
NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group have unveiled plans to establish the first green shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK.
Bord Gáis Energy & Corio Generation Explore Irish Offshore Wind
Corio Generation, an offshore portfolio company of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group partners with Ireland’s energy supply firm Bord Gáis Energy