1 Apr 2025

Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms

Norges Bank Investment Management which manages the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund acquires 49% ownership stake in offshore wind projects.

Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms
31 Mar 2025

Engine Failure Forces Cargo Ship Frederick to Block Canal

The cargo ship Frederick temporarily blocked a section of the Kiel Canal in Germany after experiencing engine failure on March 27th.

Engine Failure Forces Cargo Ship Frederick to Block Canal
28 Mar 2025

Malta Signs First Shore Power Deal in Mediterranean

Malta makes move toward greener maritime operations by signing Mediterranean’s first Power Purchase Agreement for shore power with Carnival UK & P&O

Malta Signs First Shore Power Deal in Mediterranean
28 Mar 2025

Ill British Passenger Airlifted from Sky Princess Near Spain

Spanish maritime rescue services airlifted a British cruise passenger from Sky Princess on Wednesday evening after she experienced a medical emergency

Ill British Passenger Airlifted from Sky Princess Near Spain
27 Mar 2025

Norway Warns Global Shipping of Fake Marine Insurer

Norwegian authorities are alerting the international shipping industry about another fraudulent maritime insurer operating under the radar.

Norway Warns Global Shipping of Fake Marine Insurer
27 Mar 2025

Windstar Offers Limited Staterooms for Monaco Grand Prix

Windstar Cruises has made a limited number of staterooms available for its exclusive Rome & Grand Prix of Monaco sailing aboard the Wind Surf.

Windstar Offers Limited Staterooms for Monaco Grand Prix
26 Mar 2025

UK to Add Shipping to Emissions Trading Scheme in 2026

Starting next year, the UK shipping industry will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme as part of new maritime decarbonization measures

UK to Add Shipping to Emissions Trading Scheme in 2026
26 Mar 2025

AIDAdiva Donates 4,400+ Furniture Pieces to Charity

As part of its AIDA Evolution sustainability program, AIDA Cruises donates 4,400+ pieces of furniture from the AIDAdiva to a German nonprofit.

AIDAdiva Donates 4,400+ Furniture Pieces to Charity
24 Mar 2025

Research Vessel Grounds Near Italy During Stormy Weather

March 22, Fugro Mercator, a research vessel registered under the Bahamas ran aground on the reef of the Enfola promontory near Portoferraio, Italy

Research Vessel Grounds Near Italy During Stormy Weather
24 Mar 2025

MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea

The container vessel MSC Houston V, sailing under the Portuguese flag, encountered severe weather off Portugal’s southern coast on March 20th.

MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea
21 Mar 2025

Fire in Boiler Room of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 During Repairs

On March 19, a smoldering fire broke out in the boiler room of the German-flagged vessel BGM Oswald Elbe 1 while it was undergoing renovations.

Fire in Boiler Room of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 During Repairs
21 Mar 2025

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus

General cargo vessel Bers experienced an engine failure while passing through the Bosphorus near the July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Turkey on March 19

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus
21 Mar 2025

CMA CGM Bids to Acquire Air Belgium’s Cargo Operations

CMA CGM submits proposal to acquire Air Belgium’s cargo division after Walloon Brabant business court overturns Air One Belgium’s takeover bid.

CMA CGM Bids to Acquire Air Belgium’s Cargo Operations
20 Mar 2025

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe

On March 18, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel Venture suffered an engine failure and ran aground in the Elbe River near Hamburg.

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe
20 Mar 2025

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage

Early hours of March 18, LNG tanker SM Kestrel collided with anchored bulk carrier Diamond Star II at the western anchorage of the Bay of Gibraltar.

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage