2024 Season Begins for ProCruises with Reykjavik Departure
Iceland ProCruises has officially launched its 2024 program. The Seaventure set sail from Reykjavik on June 1 marking the beginning of the season
Europe
UK's SSE Has Fingers Crossed for Second Irish Windfarm
SSE has filed an application with Ireland's planning authority, An Bord Pleanála, for the offshore infrastructure needed for its Arklow Bank Wind Park 2
Cunard Bestows Queen Anne Godparent Honor on Liverpool
Cunard has named Liverpool as the godparent of its newest vessel, the Queen Anne in a move which recognizes the company’s long bond with the city
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando Joins Swan's North Atlantic Voyage
Chef Juan Carlos Ferrando will be joining Swan Hellenic’s 13-day expedition to the North Atlantic islands as part of the Maris project.
Syrian Shipowner Sentenced to 18 Months in UK Jail
A UK court has issued an arrest warrant for a Syrian shipowner, sentencing him to 18 months for providing false statements to the court.
Port of Gothenburg Debuts Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Service
A new feeder service began making regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. The Laura Maersk is the world’s first boxship powered by green methanol
Hundreds See Replica of 17th Century Spanish Ship Dock in UK
Hundreds of spectators gathered to witness the arrival of a replica of a Spanish tall ship in a British seaside town as part of its European tour
Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge
Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.
Marella's Discovery 2 Sails to Canaries & Med for Winter
Marella Cruises will homeport the Marella Discovery 2 in Malaga for winter sailings before moving to Tenerife and Gran Canaria in December.
UK & Ireland to be Linked by Green Shipping Corridors
NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group have unveiled plans to establish the first green shipping corridors between Ireland and the UK.
Bord Gáis Energy & Corio Generation Explore Irish Offshore Wind
Corio Generation, an offshore portfolio company of Macquarie’s Green Investment Group partners with Ireland’s energy supply firm Bord Gáis Energy
Van Oord Wins Iberdrola Contract for Baltic Wind Farm
Dutch company Van Oord secures contract from Spanish energy utility Iberdrola to construct the German Windanker wind farm in the Baltic Sea.
Three Crew Members Die in Black Sea Vessel Collision
Three Syrian crew are presumed dead after their ship sank following a collision along the Ukrainian grain corridor near the Romanian border.
Two Dead & Five Missing in Suspected Danube Collision
The Hungarian Police have reported a incident on the Danube River in Budapest involving a collision between a passenger ship and a small boat.
DP World Boosts Capacity with Three New Romanian Sites
Yesterday, DP World inaugurated three new sites in Romania, significantly boosting some much-needed marine infrastructure capacity.
Antwerp-Bruges Debuts World’s First Methanol-powered Tug
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation: the Methatug, a tugboat powered by methanol with a traction force of 50 tons
Ireland's Foyle Port Kicks Off 2024 Cruise Season
Foyle Port began its 2024 cruise season with the arrival of the Seabourn Ovation on May 14th, the first of three ships scheduled for this week.
UK Follows Australia in Livestock Export for Slaughter Ban
On May 14th, the UK Parliament voted in favor of a bill that prohibits the export of livestock for slaughter and fattening for slaughter.
835th Anniversary Celebrations for Port of Hamburg
Hamburg Port marked its 835th anniversary by welcoming 1.5 million visitors and hosting a spectacular light and music show on the AIDAprima.
Renewable Energy Developer OX2 Receives Acquisition Bid
Stockholm-based renewable energy developer OX2 is currently the subject of a purchase offer from the investment firm EQT Infrastructure VI.