Explora I Begins Second Summer Season in the Mediterranean

The Explora I has returned to Europe for its second straight summer sailing the Mediterranean, based out of its home port of Barcelona Spain.

Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island

Lost Cruise Passenger Wallet Swiftly Returned in Livorno

In Livorno, Italy, a wallet was discovered near the taxi area at Piazza Dante. Inside were an American driver’s license, two credit cards, and cash

Northern European Ports Face Prolonged Shipping Backlogs

Ports and terminals across Northern Europe are currently experiencing what broker Braemar is calling a case of “serious congestion.”

Mediterranean Sea Enters Sulphur Emission Control Zone

As of May 1, the Mediterranean Sea became an Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides (SOx), marking a major environmental milestone for the region

FCN Adventure Refloated After Grounding in Norway

On Tuesday April 29th, a passenger vessel, the FCN Adventure, ran aground on a sandbank near Nordfjordeid in Vestland County, Norway.

Ørsted Sells 24.5% Stake in West of Duddon Sands Wind Farm

Ørsted has sold a 24.5% ownership stake in its 389MW West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat.

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition

CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of Air Belgium, strengthening its air cargo operations by adding four aircraft to its growing fleet.

Cargo Ship Gem Star Towed After Engine Failure Off Portugal

A global firm specializing in marine and aviation claims reports a Panama-flagged cargo vessel experienced engine failure on April 26 off Portugal

Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector

Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry

ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey

Crew members aboard cargo vessel BURHAM C have received essential supplies from the International Transport Workers' Federation Seafarers' support

Norwegian Epic Enters Drydock Ahead of Mediterranean Season

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic entered drydock in Europe earlier this month for a raft of scheduled maintenance and updates.

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik

CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.

Scrap Fire Erupts Aboard Bulk Carrier in Amsterdam Port

A fire broke out on board a bulk carrier on April 24 around 6am local time while the vessel was docked in the Western Port Area of Amsterdam.

Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm