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.
Europe
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 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
Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings
Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.
Bilfinger Offshore Workers Vote for Strike Over Pension Dispute
The UK offshore industry may face significant disruption after more than 400 Unite members employed by Bilfinger UK voted in favor of strike action
OranjeWind Project to Add 66 Artificial Reef Cubes in North Sea
RWE and TotalEnergies sign agreement with UK-based ARC Marine to supply 66 reef cubes for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea.
French Senate Approves New €15 Cruise Passenger Tax
The French Senate has passed a new measure that would introduce a nationwide tax on cruise operations, according to a report from Le Figaro.
Stockholm Expects 157 Cruise Calls and 300,000 Guests in 2026
Ports of Stockholm has announced continued growth in cruise traffic, forecasting 157 ship calls and approximately 300,000 passengers for 2026.