Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships; ZIM Confirms Diversions
ZIM says Turkish authorities have barred vessels with Israeli ties from entering Turkey’s ports, marking a fresh escalation in Ankara’s sanctions
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Hamburg Port Warehouse Inferno Injures Five, Disrupts Ops
Fire crews are tackling a large fire at a warehouse complex in the Port of Hamburg this morning, sending dense smoke across Germany’s busiest port.
NCLH Confirms David Herrera Exit; Sommer Steps In
NCLH has said that David J. Herrera, who had been serving as president of Norwegian Cruise Line, left the company effective August 20th.
CMA CGM Invests in Vanguard to Secure US Bio-LNG
CMA CGM is taking a minority stake in U.S.-based Vanguard Renewables via its PULSE energy fund locking in long-term supplies of renewable natural gas
Nordstjernen Grounds in Warnemünde; Cleared After Checks
On 19 August, the Norwegian-flagged passenger ship Nordstjernen briefly ran aground at Rostock–Warnemünde, Germany, following a mechanical issue.
UK Ports to Trial Carbon Capture Tech on Ships
Large black exhaust pipes designed to trap harmful emissions will soon be seen on ships in Europe, thanks to United Kingdom government funding.
Russia Strikes Odessa Region with Drones and Missiles
Russia carried out drone and missile assaults on Ukraine’s Odessa region, starting Tuesday evening and continuing into the early hours of Wednesday
Celebrity Launches Priority Access for River Cruises
Celebrity River Cruises announced it will open Priority Booking Access at 9 a.m. EDT on September 3rd, 2025, for its debut river cruise season.
Fire Contained on Ciudad de Sóller in Valencia Port
On August 18 a fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry Ciudad de Sóller which was docked at the Transmediterranean Terminal in Valencia, Spain.
Xeneta Expands With Acquisition of eeSea Data Firm
Xeneta has announced the acquisition of eeSea, a fellow Scandinavian company which specializes in maritime and supply chain data.
Spain’s First Bio-LNG Bunkering Completed in Algeciras
Switzerland-based energy provider Axpo has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering operation in Algeciras, Spain.
New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports
U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.
Passenger Rescued After Jumping from AIDAnova in Baltic
An 18-year-old cruise guest was successfully rescued after leaping overboard from the AIDAnova while it was sailing through the Baltic Sea.
Cargo Ship Ironhide Rescued After Engine Failure in Turkey
On August 5th, the general cargo vessel Ironhide, sailing under the Vanuatu flag, encountered engine failure while navigating Turkish waters.
Cargo Vessels Collide Off Denmark, No Injuries Reported
An accident took place on the night of August 4th in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef in Danish waters, involving a container and car carrier