UK Sanctions 137 Russian Oil Ties, Targets Shadow Fleet

Chemical Leak on MSC Soraya Triggers Hamburg Emergency

On July 20, a container onboard Panama-registered container ship MSC Soraya began leaking a hazardous chemical while docked at Hamburg Port.

EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet

MSC Lirica to Replace Sinfonia for Winter 2025-26 Cruises

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Lirica will now operate the itineraries originally planned for MSC Sinfonia during the 2025-2026 winter season

Explora I to Return to Monaco for 2026 Grand Prix

Explora Journeys has confirmed that its luxury vessel Explora I will return to Port Hercule in Monaco for the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Port of Antwerp

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship in Port of Antwerp, Smoke Alert Issued

A fire broke out aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at Fifth Harbor Dock in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp.

Fugro Signs 7-Year Deal for Offshore Surveys with EirGrid

Dutch geotechnical firm Fugro has secured a seven-year framework contract with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-run electricity transmission company.

Rudder Failure Causes Vessel Collision in Hamburg Port

Inland vessel Willi Abicht, flying the German flag, collided with container ship COSCO Shipping Capricorn at Tollerort Container Terminal, Hamburg

Nice Court Blocks Mayor’s Bid to Limit Cruise Ship Visits

Court in Nice strikes down order issued by Mayor Christian Estrosi to restrict cruise ship arrivals, ruling he overstepped his legal authority.

Engine Trouble Halts Cargo Ship Off Çanakkale Coast

On July 15th, a general cargo ship, the Spanaco Progress, suffered an engine malfunction while sailing from Spain to Kocaeli, Turkey.

Passenger Ship Hits Quay After Steering Failure in Sweden

On July 12, Swedish passenger ship Stockholm struck a quay at Kastellholmen, an islet in central Stockholm, following a mechanical malfunction.

Fire Contained on Yavuz Naz Ferry Near Marmara Island

A fire broke out aboard the Yavuz Naz ferry on July 13 while it was navigating waters off Marmara Island and carrying around 200 passengers.

Celebrity Infinity Alters Itinerary After Power Outage in Kudasi

After a power outage while docked in Kusadasi, Celebrity Cruises informs guests that the remainder of the Infinity’s itinerary has been modified.

Star of the Seas Cuts Cádiz Stop Amid Ongoing Strike

Royal Caribbean changes its original plan to send its newest vessel, Star of the Seas, to the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz for its final outfitting