Europe

Stowaway Fox Travels From UK to New York on Cargo Ship

A red fox that secretly boarded a cargo ship in Southampton has journeyed across the Atlantic and is now being cared for at New York's Bronx Zoo.

A red fox walking along a beach with the ocean in the background

Hamburg Prepares for 837th Port Anniversary Celebration

Hamburg to mark its port's 837th anniversary in May. Around one million visitors from across the world are expected to gather along the Elbe River.

Hamburg Port and the River Elbe

Bulk Carrier Refloated After Grounding in Çanakkale Strait

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier named the Nota App was successfully refloated after running aground in the Çanakkale Strait on March 11th.

The Çanakkale bridge over the Dardanelles Strait

AIDAmar Begins Winter in the Far North Cruise From Hamburg

On March 7th, AIDAmar departed on its first sailing of the winter season, beginning a 14-day voyage on the “Winter in the Far North” itinerary.

The AIDAmar cruise ship docked in a port

Costa Deliziosa Assists Stranded Italians in Maldives

Costa Deliziosa left Malé on Wednesday after taking onboard 28 Italian citizens who had been unable to travel home because of disrupted flights.

The Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in a port

Swedish Coast Guard Vessel Collides With Ferry in Port

A vessel operated by the Swedish Coast Guard struck the passenger ferry Eckerö while it was docked at the ferry terminal in Grisslehamn, Sweden.

The Swedish flag on the stern of a boat

Greenpeace Blocks Uranium Ship at French Port of Dunkirk

Greenpeace campaigners stopped a cargo vessel, the Mikhail Dudin, transporting uranium at the French port of Dunkirk on the morning of March 2nd.

A Greenpeace vessel docked in a port

Fire on Passenger Ship Silja Serenade Car Deck Contained

A blaze erupted on March 2 aboard Finland-flagged passenger ship Silja Serenade after a truck transporting scrap metal caught fire on the car deck.

The passenger ship Silja Serenade in a European port

From Cruise Ship Stage to Eurovision Song Contest Spotlight

Former cruise ship performer Akylas, who spent several years entertaining at sea, is set to represent Greece at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest.

A stage at the Eurovision Song Contest

Maersk to Shift Felixstowe Calls to London Gateway

Maersk confirms plans to move operations from the Port of Felixstowe to London Gateway following a reassessment of its Asia–Europe services.

A Maersk container ship in a port

Stornoway Port Sets Sights on Record 2026 Cruise Season

Stornoway Port is preparing to welcome 89 cruise ship calls during 2026, reinforcing its prominence as one of Scotland’s premier cruise destinations.

Stornoway, Scotland as seen from the sea

EU Delays Russia Maritime Sanctions Package

European Union unable to agree on a proposed ban targeting maritime services linked to Russia, postponing the adoption of a 20th sanctions package.

The flag of the European Union

UK Targets Russian Oil and LNG in New Sanctions

United Kingdom has introduced what it describes as its most extensive sanctions package against Russia since the early stages of the Ukraine war.

A locked padlock sitting on a Russian flag

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Launches 2026 Newcastle Cruise Season

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has begun a four-month schedule of sailings from the Port of Tyne in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom.

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral cruise ship in a port

Riviera Launches Seine Cruise Prize Incentive for Advisors

Riviera Travel introduces incentive that gives travel advisors the opportunity to win a river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary.

The River Seine and Eiffel Tower in Paris at sunset

P&O Names Airline Partners for Winter Caribbean Season

P&O Cruises announced that TUI Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways and Virgin Atlantic will serve as its airline partners for winter 2026-27.

A jumbo jet taking off from an airport runway

Fred. Olsen's Balmoral Opens Rouen’s 2026 Ocean Cruise Season

Balmoral officially kicked off Rouen’s ocean cruise season with a Feb 17 visit - the first ocean-going ship to call at the French port this year.

The French port city of Rouen lit up at night

Offshore Strike Suspended After Bilfinger Improves Offer

The UK’s largest offshore trade union confirms that planned 48-hour strike action involving more than 400 Bilfinger UK employees is on hold.

Offshore oil rigs in the North Sea at sundown

Norwegian Pearl Itineraries Revised for 2026 Europe

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced adjustments to several sailings scheduled for the Norwegian Pearl’s upcoming European season.

The Norwegian Peal cruise ship in a port

Crew Member Medically Evacuated From TUI Cruises Ship

Crew member aboard TUI vessel requires emergency medical evacuation shortly after the ship departed from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canaries.

The Tui cruise ship, Mein Schiff Relax, in port