Finnish Authorities Detain Fitburg Over Cable Damage Case
Finnish officials seized cargo ship Fitburg on Wednesday on suspicion it caused damage to undersea telecommunications cable linking Helsinki and Tallinn.
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Russian Drone Strikes Damage Ports and Ships in Odesa Region
Russia carried out a wave of drone attacks across Ukraine’s Odesa region on December 30, causing damage to port facilities and civilian vessels.
Two Cruise Guests Miss Departure at Puerto Princesa Port
Two cruise passengers were left ashore at Puerto Princesa on December 29 after failing to return to their vessel before the all-aboard time.
Royal Caribbean Moves Brilliance of the Seas' Homeport
Royal Caribbean International has announced a change to the homeport for Brilliance of the Seas on its August 10, 2026 Mediterranean sailing.
P&O Cruises’ Iona Marks Five Years in Service
P&O Cruises’ Iona has recently reached its fifth anniversary in service after being delivered by the Meyer Werft shipyard on October 9, 2020.
Cargo Ship Ignites During Overnight Russian Strike on Odessa
Lebanese flagged cargo ship catches fire after being struck during Russian drone & missile barrage on Odessa overnight into morning of December 23.
Drone Strike Damages Vessels & Piers at Russia’s Taman Port
Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region report that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged two vessels and two piers including part of a supply pipeline.
Cruise Passenger Swept Away by Waves During Baiona Excursion
A tragic incident occurred Thursday in NW Spain when a cruise passenger was pulled into the sea by powerful waves during a shore excursion.
Viking Becomes Main Sponsor of Norway’s Youth Football Programs
Viking and the Norwegian Football Federation have entered into a new partnership which is aimed at elevating young football talent in Norway.
Swedish Authorities Board Russian Tanker Adler for Inspection
Swedish authorities boarded and searched the Russian flagged tanker Adler on December 21 while it was anchored in Swedish territorial waters.
Costa Toscana Completes Second Shore Power Test in La Spezia
The Costa Toscana successfully carried out a second shore power test on Thursday at the Port of La Spezia, connecting to the system at Garibaldi Pier.
Seville Cruise Port Secures 25 Year Concession with GPH and OPM
Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) have been awarded a 25 year concession to operate Seville Cruise Port.
Trojan Malware Found on Ferry in France Sparks Security Probe
Trojan malware discovered aboard passenger ferry while docked in Sète. Reportedly capable of giving attackers remote access to vessel’s systems.
MSC Unveils Two New Eastern Mediterranean Routes for 2026
MSC Cruises has announced two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for the summer 2026 season featuring the MSC Lirica and the MSC Divina.
Port of Rouen Ends 2025 with Strong Ocean & River Cruise Activity
The Port of Rouen concluded its 2025 cruise season with a final visit from Fred. Olsen’s cruise ship, Balmoral, from December 17th to 18th.
Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe
Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe
Port Tarragona Wraps 2025 Season with Strong Cruise Numbers
Port Tarragona concludes its 2025 cruise season with 62 ship calls and 126,348 passengers, confirming that 2025 ranks as its third strongest season
SSY to Acquire Grieg Shipbrokers in Major Expansion Move
United Kingdom based shipbroking group SSY has reached an agreement to acquire Grieg Shipbrokers, one of Scandinavia’s oldest brokerage firms.
Costa Highlights 2026 Strategy at Global Summit in Barcelona
Costa Cruises held the second edition of the Costa Global Summit in Barcelona, with more than 2,500 attendees including partners and travel advisors
Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure
Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli