Balearia Achieves LNG Bunkering Milestone in Barcelona
For the first time in Spain, a shipping company has successfully fueled three of its vessels with LNG on the same day and in the same port.
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Carnival Valor Enters Drydock for Upgrades in Spain
Earlier this month, cruise ship Carnival Valor arrived in the Mediterranean for a scheduled drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz, Spain.
Madeira Students Explore Careers During Marella Ship Visit
Students were recently given a unique onboard experience aboard Marella Explorer due to a collab between Marella Cruises and the Ports of Madeira
EU Approves New Sanctions Targeting Russian Shadow Fleet
European Union member states reach an agreement on a new set of sanctions aimed at Russia, which includes measures against nearly 200 vessels.
Enchanted Princess to Host 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruise
Princess Cruises has added a third sailing to its 2026 Total Solar Eclipse series, announcing a 14-day cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess.
British Cruise Passenger Dies After Choking Near Cádiz
Officials launch an investigation following the death of an 83-year-old British man who choked while eating on a cruise ship off the Spanish coast
MSC Orchestra Rescues 16 Migrants Near Sardinia Coast
The MSC Orchestra shifted from luxury cruise to life-saving mission after it encountered a drifting motorboat carrying 16 migrants.
CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg
On Sunday May 11th, a container ship, the CMA CGM Ermitage, collided with a quay wall along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.
UK Expands Sanctions to Target 100 More Russian Vessels
The UK is preparing to implement a expansion of its sanctions against Russia’s oil trade, with plans to blacklist up to 100 additional vessels.
Silver Ray Fined for Close Pass Near Capri
Cruise ship Silver Ray criticized by Italian maritime officials and environmental advocates after sailing too close to Capri's Faraglioni rocks.
Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne
On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.
CO2 Tanker Embla Hits Lock Wall in Kiel Canal
CO2 tanker collides with center wall of a lock in Brunsbüttel on Germany’s Kiel Canal, resulting in minor damage but no injuries or pollution.
Engine Room Fire Erupts on Vollsøy Ferry, No Injuries
A fire broke out in the engine room of the passenger ferry Vollsøy on May 6. The blaze was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported.
Man Released on Bail After Cruise Ship Murder Inquiry
A man arrested in connection with a murder investigation on a cruise ship shortly after it left Southampton, UK, has been released on bail.
Spirit of Discovery Makes First-Ever Stop in Çeşme, Turkey
Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery cruise ship recently made history by becoming the largest vessel to ever dock at the port of Çeşme in Turkey.
Explora I Begins Second Summer Season in the Mediterranean
The Explora I has returned to Europe for its second straight summer sailing the Mediterranean, based out of its home port of Barcelona Spain.
Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island
Authorities are now investigating whether the power outage was an underwater power cable damaged by a cruise ship’s anchor.
Lost Cruise Passenger Wallet Swiftly Returned in Livorno
In Livorno, Italy, a wallet was discovered near the taxi area at Piazza Dante. Inside were an American driver’s license, two credit cards, and cash
Northern European Ports Face Prolonged Shipping Backlogs
Ports and terminals across Northern Europe are currently experiencing what broker Braemar is calling a case of “serious congestion.”
Mediterranean Sea Enters Sulphur Emission Control Zone
As of May 1, the Mediterranean Sea became an Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides (SOx), marking a major environmental milestone for the region