French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age
French port workers and dockers unions have intensified their demonstrations against the decision to raise the age of retirement.
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Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.
Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.
Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three
An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers
Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.
Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal
The cargo ship Havelland encountered engine trouble during its westbound journey through the Kiel Canal in Germany on January 20th.
George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body
George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.
Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift
On January 16, the Russian-flagged cargo vessel Stepan Geyts experienced a severe starboard tilt while docked at Plastun Port, Russia.
Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal
French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.
Offshore Supply Ship MTS Terramare Grounded Off Wales
An offshore supply vessel, MTS Terramare, ran aground at Newgale Beach, Wales on January 14th following an engine failure.
Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH
Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.
Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association
The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has officially become the 22nd member of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).
Finland Expands Travel Ban in Baltic Subsea Cable Incident
Finland impose travel ban on 9th Eagle S crew member of, a vessel implicated in the December 25 damage to several subsea cables in the Baltic Sea
Oil Tanker Power Failure: Eventin Towed to Safer Waters
A Panama-flagged oil tanker, named Eventin, experienced a power failure on January 10th, rendering it unable to maneuver.
Cyprus Shipping Chamber Names New Director-General
The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has announced the promotion of deputy director-general Alexandros Josephides to the role of director-general.
MOL Partners on Green Corridor Linking Portugal to N. Europe
MOL has signed a MoU with Madoqua Renewables Holding Lda and other international industry leaders to establish a European green shipping corridor
JEF Deploys Advanced AI System to Monitor Undersea Threats
The Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led military partnership in Northern Europe, has activated a system to detect threats to undersea infrastructure
Vard Explores Nuclear Propulsion for Maritime Shipping
Vard is working with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and other stakeholders on a project to investigate nuclear propulsion.
Port of Bilbao Sets Record with 81 Cruise Ship Visits in 2024
The 2024 cruise season at Spain's Port of Bilbao began on April 5, setting a new record with 81 cruise ships arriving/departing throughout the year.
Funchal Welcomed 11 Cruise Ships for 2025 New Year Fireworks
Funchal hosted 11 cruise ships as part of its New Year celebrations, giving guests prime views of the city’s iconic fireworks display.