Europe - Maritime Bell

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Cruise Ships Ring In New Year in Funchal, Portugal

Ten cruise ships were scheduled to arrive in Ilha da Madeira for Funchal’s well known and now traditional New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration.

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Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case

Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.

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Russian Drone Strikes Damage Ports and Ships in Odesa Region

Russia carried out a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine’s Odesa region on December 30, causing damage to port facilities and civilian vessels.

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Two Cruise Guests Miss Departure at Puerto Princesa Port

Two cruise passengers were left ashore at Puerto Princesa on December 29 after failing to return to their vessel before the all-aboard time.

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Royal Caribbean Moves Brilliance of the Seas' Homeport

Royal Caribbean International has announced a change to the homeport for Brilliance of the Seas on its August 10, 2026 Mediterranean sailing.

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P&O Cruises’ Iona Marks Five Years in Service

P&O Cruises’ Iona has recently reached its fifth anniversary in service after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on October 9, 2020.

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Cargo Ship Ignites During Overnight Russian Strike on Odessa

Lebanese flagged cargo ship catches fire after being struck during Russian drone & missile barrage on Odessa overnight into morning of December 23.

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Drone Strike Damages Vessels & Piers at Russia’s Taman Port

Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region report that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged two vessels and two piers including part of a supply pipeline.

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Cruise Passenger Swept Away by Waves During Baiona Excursion

A tragic incident occurred Thursday in NW Spain when a cruise passenger was pulled into the sea by powerful waves during a shore excursion.

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Viking Becomes Main Sponsor of Norway’s Youth Football Programs

Viking and the Norwegian Football Federation have entered into a new partnership which is aimed at elevating young football talent in Norway.

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Swedish Authorities Board Russian Tanker Adler for Inspection

Swedish authorities boarded and searched the Russian flagged tanker Adler on December 21 while it was anchored in Swedish territorial waters.

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Costa Toscana Completes Second Shore Power Test in La Spezia

The Costa Toscana successfully carried out a second shore power test on Thursday at the Port of La Spezia, connecting to the system at Garibaldi Pier.