27 Jan 2025

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
27 Jan 2025

French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age

French port workers and dockers unions have intensified their demonstrations against the decision to raise the age of retirement.

French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age
24 Jan 2025

Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee

A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.

Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
23 Jan 2025

Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region

The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.

Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
22 Jan 2025

Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three

An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three
22 Jan 2025

Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers

Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.

Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers
21 Jan 2025

Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal

The cargo ship Havelland encountered engine trouble during its westbound journey through the Kiel Canal in Germany on January 20th.

Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal
20 Jan 2025

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body

George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
20 Jan 2025

Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift

On January 16, the Russian-flagged cargo vessel Stepan Geyts experienced a severe starboard tilt while docked at Plastun Port, Russia.

Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift
20 Jan 2025

Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal

French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.

Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
17 Jan 2025

Offshore Supply Ship MTS Terramare Grounded Off Wales

An offshore supply vessel, MTS Terramare, ran aground at Newgale Beach, Wales on January 14th following an engine failure.

Offshore Supply Ship MTS Terramare Grounded Off Wales
15 Jan 2025

Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH

Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.

Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH
14 Jan 2025

Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association

The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has officially become the 22nd member of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).

Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association
14 Jan 2025

Finland Expands Travel Ban in Baltic Subsea Cable Incident

Finland impose travel ban on 9th Eagle S crew member of, a vessel implicated in the December 25 damage to several subsea cables in the Baltic Sea

Finland Expands Travel Ban in Baltic Subsea Cable Incident
13 Jan 2025

Oil Tanker Power Failure: Eventin Towed to Safer Waters

A Panama-flagged oil tanker, named Eventin, experienced a power failure on January 10th, rendering it unable to maneuver.

Oil Tanker Power Failure: Eventin Towed to Safer Waters