Ilma Makes Historic First Call at Portsmouth Port, UK
Portsmouth International Port welcomed its first visit from a Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection vessel as the Ilma arrived in UK waters this week.
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Calvados Offshore Wind Farm Delayed Until Late 2027
EDF confirms commercial launch of Calvados offshore wind project will now take place in late 2027—over two years later than originally scheduled.
Fierce Storm Batters Split, Croatia With Hurricane Winds
July 8, a storm with hurricane-level winds struck Split, Croatia, bringing flooding, structural damage, and disruption to maritime operations.
Ocean Victory Heads Into Layup in Madeira’s Funchal Port
SunStone's Ocean Victory entered an extended layup at the Port of Funchal where it is expected to remain for several weeks before redeployment.
DecarbonICE Pushes Dry Ice CO2 Shipping as Cost Saver
Danish company DecarbonICE is advancing efforts to establish a complete value chain for transporting carbon dioxide in its solid state: dry ice.
Ammonia Leak Reported on Tanker at Ust-Luga Seaport
6 July, a minor release of liquid ammonia occurred during cargo loading aboard the Eco Wizard tanker at Ust-Luga port in Russia’s Leningrad Region
AIDA Hosts Youth Basketball Camps with Seawolves This Summer
AIDA Cruises reveals plans to team up with the Rostock Seawolves, a Basketball Bundesliga team, to host two youth basketball camps aboard AIDAnova
Fire Erupts on Decommissioned Tanker at Aliağa Yard
Fire broke out on July 3rd aboard a retired Libyan-flagged tanker which was undergoing dismantling at the Aliağa Shipbreaking Yard in Turkey
Limpet Mine Fears Rise After Tanker Blasts in Mediterranean
String of explosions and suspected limpet mine attacks targeting commercial tankers in the Med raises fresh alarm over maritime security threats.
Russian Missile Strike Hits Odesa Port, Kills Two
A Russian ballistic missile struck Ukraine’s Odesa port region on July 3 resulting in two deaths and six injuries, according to official reports.
Suspected Spy in Crete Sparks Cruise Ship Security Fears
Arrest in Crete sparks concern among Greek intelligence after foreign national found with surveillance photos including images of cruise ships.
Mayor Criticized Over Cruise Ship Show Amid New Limits
The Mayor of Nice faces backlash after what many are calling a choreographed display involving the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Voyager of the Seas
Loïc Van Staey Named New Head of Belgian Shipowners Group
The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) has appointed Loïc Van Staey as its new managing director, marking a shift in leadership.
Viking Vesta Christened During Ceremony in Croatia
Viking officially named its latest ocean vessel, the Viking Vesta, over the weekend in a traditional naming event held in Split, Croatia
Finland Bans Ship Waste Discharge in Historic Move
Cargo vessels are no longer allowed to release toilet wastewater, sulphuric wash water, or scrubber sludge into Finland's coastal waters.