Europe

Second Vessel this Month Carries Nigerian Crude Oil to Norway

The Maran Lyra, a Very Large Crude Carrier, is scheduled to arrive in Norway today with what broker Braemar has described as “unusual” cargo.

A drone view of an oil tanker and tugboat

Passengers Rescued After Ferry Fire Off Balearic Islands

On July 8, the Spanish rescue agency Salvamento Maritimo successfully evacuated passengers from a burning ferry off the Balearic Islands.

A passenger ferry on fire in the Balearic Islands

Healthy Profits & Revenue Reported by Piraeus Port Authority

Piraeus Port Authority announced the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting of shareholders, held on July 4 2024 via teleconference.

The port of Piraeus in Athens

OEUK Congratulates Starmer, Raises Offshore Industry Concerns

Offshore Energies UK congratulates Labour leader Keir Starmer for general election win but has concerns about the country's offshore sector.

The UK Houses of Parliment

Cargo Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Docked in German Port

On July 2, a fire broke out in one of the cargo holds of the bulk carrier Captain Ravi while it was docked at the Port of Brake in Germany.

A bulk carrier with smoke coming out of its hold while in dock

Mike Horn & Explora Partner for Canary Island Adventures

Explora Journeys has unveiled two unique Destination Experiences led by their brand ambassador, the explorer Mike Horn.

The village of Haria on Lanzarote

Container Fire Reported at Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The Port of Antwerp-Bruges reported a fire incident at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET), quay 1742 on June 24 at 05:30 (local time).

A shipping container on fire in a port

Santorini & Mykonos Most Urgent for Potential Cruise Ship Cap

Bloomberg reports that the Greek government is contemplating a cap on cruise ship visits to certain destinations, including Santorini & Mykonos.

Chairs and tables outside a restaurant in a Greek harbor

Superyacht Crew & Passengers in Court for Alleged Arson

June 23, thirteen individuals from a superyacht appeared in Piraeus Court following their arrest for allegedly sparking a wildfire on Hydra.

A forest fire at night

Cadeler Signs Contract to Install Scottish Wind Turbines

Offshore wind installation company Cadeler secures contract to install 72 Vestas 15MW offshore wind turbines at the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm

An offshore windfarm at dusk

Bulk Carrier & Cruise Ship Rescue Migrants Off Canary Islands

A bulk carrier and a cruise ship jointly rescued more than 60 migrants who were stranded at sea between Cape Verde and Tenerife.

A cruise ship rescuing migrants from a small boat

Port of Aberdeen Seeks to Enhance Safety & Sustainability

North, a provider of smart integrated solutions, secures contracts worth £1M from the Port of Aberdeen to boost safety, connectivity & sustainability

A vessel sailing into Aberdeen Port

Port of Antwerp-Bruges Oil Spill Clean Up Operations Done

Cleanup operations for ships and quay walls at Deurganckdok in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges have been completed following a recent oil spill.

Port of Antwerp-Bruge at dusk

Stake in Race Bank Wind Farm Bought by Norwegian Wealth Fund

Macquarie Asset Management and Spring Infrastructure Capital have sold 37.5% of the Race Bank wind farm to Norges Bank Investment Management.

An offshore wind farm

Eurus Energy Buys Into Floating Scottish Wind Farm

Eurus Energy has entered into an agreement to invest in the 100 MW Pentland floating offshore wind farm project located in Scotland.

Propellers in an offshore wind farm

Greece to Consider Cap on Cruise Ship Visits

Greece is contemplating limiting the number of cruise ships visiting its shores due to a surge in passengers causing overcrowding on the islands.

Santorini, Greece

Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach

Norwegian authorities have charged a shipping company and a captain with violating the Svalbard Environmental Act for carrying HFO in Svalbard.

The Svalbard coastline

Further Raft of Shipping Sanctions for Russia During G7

As G7 leaders meet in Italy this week, a new series of coordinated sanctions against Russia have been making headlines, many affecting shipping.

A padlock sitting on the Russian flag

76 Passengers Rescued from Italian Ferry After Mayday Call

The Italian Media Agency reported that the Italian Coast Guard, police and fire brigade successfully rescued 76 passengers from the ferry Audace.

Mula di Muggia, Italy

China and Russia Partner to Create Arctic Liner

Russia is moving forward with a project in collaboration with China to enable year-round container shipping along the Northern Sea Route (NSR).

Two hands shaking - one with the Chinese flag on it and the other with the Russian flag