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.
Europe
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Reveals 2026 Fall-Winter Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed its 2026 fall-winter program, featuring over 30 sailings to destinations including Norway and the Med.
Tugboat Sinks After Collision with Containership in Callao
A collision between the tugboat Westport and the containership A. Idefix on March 14 in the Callao Sea resulted in the sinking of the tugboat.
Celestyal Cancels Santorini Calls Due to Seismic Activity
Celestyal Cruises has removed the Greek island of Santorini from its itineraries in March and April due to seismic activity in the region.
Viking Expands China Market with Dedicated River Cruise Ships
CEO Torstein Hagen discussed growing focus on Chinese market, stating that four of Viking’s river vessels in Europe are now for Chinese travelers
Majestic Princess Undergoes Drydock in Palermo, Italy
The Majestic Princess has arrived at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, for its scheduled drydock and maintenance period.
MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast
The container ship MSC Rhiannon ran aground near Yeşilköy, off the Istanbul coast, while attempting to change anchorage.
Interzum 2025 Expects Stronger Cruise Industry Presence
Interzum 2025, set to take place from May 20-23 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, is anticipating greater participation from cruise line execs.
Captain of Solong Arrested After North Sea Collision
Captain of containership Solong arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate.
Reefer Vessel Rotsund Runs Aground Off Isle of Skye
On March 10 the reefer vessel Rotsund ran aground near the Isle of Skye, Scotland after its anchor dragged while en route from Haugesund to Kyle.
Russian Missile Strike on Odessa Port Kills Four Crew Members
March 11, a Russian ballistic missile attack targeted Ukraine's Odessa port resulting in the deaths of four crew members aboard a bulk carrier.
North Sea Collision Raises Environmental Concerns Over Cargo
Concerns are growing over fuel leakage after the North Sea collision and authorities are assessing the environmental impact of the incident.
Hapag-Lloyd Acquires Majority Stake in Le Havre Terminal
Hanseatic Global Terminals has purchased a 60% stake in CNMP, the operator of Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, France.