Cargo Ship MN Kostas Runs Aground Off Crete, Crew Safe
On July 24, the Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship MN Kostas ran aground near Kyriamadi, along the northeastern shoreline of Crete, Greece.
Europe
Aroya Cruises Marks First Visit to Rhodes with Ceremony
Aroya Cruises commemorated its inaugural visit to the Greek island of Rhodes with a plaque exchange ceremony held onboard its flagship vessel.
Passenger Ship Rigoletto Strikes Lock Gate in Netherlands
On July 22, an inland passenger vessel, the Rigoletto, made contact with the lock gates at the Lorentz locks in Kornwerderzand, Netherlands.
Cruise Tourist Arrested After Fleeing €1.70 Bus Fare Check
Italian media reports a case involving a cruise passenger who was arrested aboard his ship after skipping out on a €1.70 bus fare in Livorno.
Fuel Spill in Elbe After Collision Between Two Vessels
July 23, a collision occurred on the Elbe River, Germany, involving a German-flagged oil tanker and a Dutch-flagged offshore supply vessel.
Zara Founder Buys 49% Stake in UK Port Operator PD Ports
Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega has apparently entered the maritime infrastructure sector by acquiring a 49% stake in UK-based PD Ports.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies Launch LNG JV in Rotterdam
CMA CGM has partnered with energy company TotalEnergies to establish a joint venture for LNG bunkering operations at the Port of Rotterdam.
Protesters Force Israeli Cruise Ship to Bypass Syros Port
July 22, Israeli-owned cruise ship Crown Iris was denied entry to the Greek island of Syros after being met by demonstrators with Palestinian flags
Le Havre to Open New Cruise Terminals Starting This Fall
The Port of Le Havre has announced the phased opening of its three new cruise terminals, with the first two set to welcome passengers this fall.
Hurtigruten Launches 'Open Village' to Support Locals
Hurtigruten unveils Open Village initiative in Norway, developed as a response to both peak holiday demand and growing concerns about overtourism
Greece Implements New Cruise Tax to Ease Overtourism
As of Monday, a new cruise passenger fee is now in place across every port in Greece, including tourist-favorite hotspots Santorini and Mykonos.
Malta Frees Two Sanctioned Ships After Ownership Change
Two container ships detained in Malta since 2022 due to ties with sanctioned Russian interests have been released following a change in ownership
UK Sanctions 137 Russian Oil Ties, Targets Shadow Fleet
The United Kingdom unveils sweeping new sanctions on 137 Russia-linked entities, including 135 oil tankers associated with Putin’s shadow fleet.
Chemical Leak on MSC Soraya Triggers Hamburg Emergency
On July 20, a container onboard Panama-registered container ship MSC Soraya began leaking a hazardous chemical while docked at Hamburg Port.
EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm Backing Russia's Tanker Fleet
The United Kingdom and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services, a company that is based in the United Arab Emirates.
MSC Lirica to Replace Sinfonia for Winter 2025-26 Cruises
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Lirica will now operate the itineraries originally planned for MSC Sinfonia during the 2025-2026 winter season
Explora I to Return to Monaco for 2026 Grand Prix
Explora Journeys has confirmed that its luxury vessel Explora I will return to Port Hercule in Monaco for the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship at Port of Antwerp
A fire erupted aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at the Fifth Harbor Dock in the Port of Antwerp, Belgium
Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship in Port of Antwerp, Smoke Alert Issued
A fire broke out aboard the general cargo ship FWN Adriatic on July 16 while it was docked at Fifth Harbor Dock in Belgium’s Port of Antwerp.
Fugro Signs 7-Year Deal for Offshore Surveys with EirGrid
Dutch geotechnical firm Fugro has secured a seven-year framework contract with EirGrid, Ireland’s state-run electricity transmission company.