CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg

On Sunday May 11th, a container ship, the CMA CGM Ermitage, collided with a quay wall along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.

UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels

The UK is preparing to implement a expansion of its sanctions against Russia’s oil trade, with plans to blacklist up to 100 additional vessels.

Silver Ray Fined for Close Pass Near Capri’s Faraglioni

Cruise ship Silver Ray criticized by Italian maritime officials and environmental advocates after sailing too close to Capri's Faraglioni rocks.

Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne

On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.

CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal

CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.

Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries

A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.

Man Released on Bail After Cruise Ship Murder Inquiry

A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation on a cruise ship shortly after it left Southampton, UK, has been released on bail.

Spirit of Discovery Makes First-Ever Stop in Çeşme, Turkey

Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery cruise ship recently made history by becoming the largest vessel to ever dock at the port of Çeşme in Turkey.

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.