Spain Bans Military Cargo Shipments Bound for Israel

Spain has introduced a ban preventing ships and aircraft transporting weapons or military-grade fuel to Israel from accessing its ports or airspace

Kouzon Opens New Cruise Recruitment Office in Georgia

Kouzon Corporation, a global leader in cruise ship recruitment operating across 18 countries on four continents, announces new branch in Georgia.

Bulk Carrier Elina B Disabled in Dardanelles Incident

MSC Cruises Serves Fine Dining at Italian Grand Prix

MSC Cruises revealed in a press release that it brought a taste of its signature gastronomy to the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at the Monza circuit.

MV Gemini Damaged After Pier Collision in Piraeus Port

On the morning of September 5 cruise ship MV Gemini, operated by Miray Cruises, struck the pier while attempting to dock at the port of Piraeus.

Le Havre Hosts First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering

The Port of Le Havre marked its first ship-to-ship bunkering operation on August 28, following the terminal’s LNG-ready certification in June.

Costa Expands Winter 2025-26 Mediterranean & Global Routes

Costa has revealed plans to enhance its winter 2025-26 schedule by introducing two fresh Mediterranean itineraries featuring the Costa Toscana.

Injured Person Evacuated from AIDAdiva in Baltic Sea

An injured individual was airlifted from the German cruise ship AIDAdiva in the Baltic Sea on September 2nd, after an onboard accident.

Tanker Unity Detained in Murmansk Over Crew Wage Dispute

Oil tanker Unity has been detained at the port of Murmansk after port authorities flagged a series of serious issues, including unpaid wages.

AIDA to Sponsor Hamburg Cruise Days Festival in 2025

AIDA Cruises confirms that Hamburg will once again host the Hamburg Cruise Days festival from September 12 to 14 and they will be a sponsor.

Cargo Ship Hagrid Runs Aground at Mantoudi Port

On September 1, the Barbados-flagged general cargo vessel Hagrid, carrying 13 crew members, ran aground at the port of Mantoudi, Greece.

Dockworker Dies During Cruise Ship Ops in Piraeus

A 62-year-old dockworker passed away on Monday morning while handling luggage operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal.

Cargo Ship Hit by Unexploded Ordnance off Ukraine

The NS Pride, a Belize-flagged general cargo vessel, was struck by unexploded ordnance while departing the port of Chornomorsk Ukraine yesterday.

Protesters Delay P&O's Ventura’s Rotterdam Arrival

Protesters attempted to block P&O Cruises’ ship, Ventura, from docking in Rotterdam, Netherlands on August 24th, 2025.

Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships; ZIM Confirms Diversions

ZIM says Turkish authorities have barred vessels with Israeli ties from entering Turkey’s ports, marking a fresh escalation in Ankara’s sanctions