Ukraine Makes Black Sea Ports Container Comeback
The first cellular container vessel since the Russian invasion of Ukraine docked at the Ukrainian Black Sea ports on April 21st say reports.
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Cargo Ship Grounded at United Kingdom's Port of Silloth
On May 8th the cargo ship Bremen was reported to have run aground at the Port of Silloth in Northern England at 12:10 AM local time.
Tanker Spills Up To 30,000 Liters of Fuel in Ceuta Waters
A Turkish-owned product tanker, the K Onset, is reported to have leaked up to 30,000 liters of fuel in Ceuta after arriving from Villagarcía.
Norwegians Make Deals in Clean Tanker Segment
Norwegian shipping firms have been notably quiet this year with minimal activity, but this scenario has recently shifted with deals being made.
Thousands Welcome Queen Anne at Southampton Port, UK
Cunard's latest addition, the Queen Anne, has docked at her homeport of Southampton in preparation for her inaugural journey to Lisbon this week.
Authorities Rush to Help Grounded Norwegian Tourist Ship
On April 23 a tourist vessel, Polarfront, ran aground near Svalbard, Norway, with 25 people on board at the time, sparking rescue operations.
Greenock, Scotland Now Included in MSC's UK-East Med Service
MSC, the Swiss/Italian shipping company, has expanded its UK West Coast-East Mediterranean service to include the Scottish port of Greenock.
Valenciaport Enjoys Increase in TEU Handling
The latest Valenciaport Statistical Bulletin reveals that in March Valenciaport processed nearly 7 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 3.84%.
2025 Sailings Announced by Riverside Luxury Cruises
Riverside Luxury Cruises has unveiled its 2025 schedule, offering over 170 departures across 52 unique itineraries, as per their press release.
Largest Offshore Wind Tender To Date Launched by Denmark
Denmark announced its largest offshore wind tender ever, which does not include subsidies for developers bidding to construct wind farms across six sites.
Work Agreements Signed in Heerema Polish Wind Farm Deal
Heerema Marine Contractors has agreed to initial contracts for transporting and installing turbine foundations and substation for wind farms in Poland.
Isafjordur, Iceland Sets Daily Cruise Ship Passenger Limits
The Municipal Council of Ísafjörður has implemented a daily cap on the number of cruise ship passengers due to local infrastructure constraints.
Two UK Offshore Wind Farms to Double Capacity by Equinor
Equinor, a major Norwegian energy company, has been granted permission to expand the capacity of two operational offshore wind farms in the UK.
2024 Cruise Season Launched in Ports of Stockholm
Ports of Stockholm has kicked off its 2024 cruise season with the arrival of the AIDAmar, a vessel from AIDA Cruises, at Stockholm on April 16.
HD Hyundai Signs MOU with Scottish Firms for Offshore Projects
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Helsinki Port Traffic Disrupted Due to Political Strikes
Political strikes this spring disrupted container traffic at the Port of Helsinki for some four weeks, prompting operators & traders to switch to trucks
Lack of Interest Sees Lithuanian Wind Farm Tender Cancelled
The second call for bids on a Lithuanian offshore wind farm was abandoned due to insufficient interest from developers.
Port of Liverpool Sees Significant Investment From AIUK
Aggregate Industries UK announces substantial investment aimed at meeting increasing demand for cementitious materials in the UK's construction industry.
Port of El Musel Receives Largest Container Ship in Its History
This month marked a milestone for APM Terminals Gijón with the docking of the MSC Katyayni, the largest container vessel to call at the Port of El Musel
Scrubber Discharges Banned by Danish Government
The Danish government has aligned itself with an increasing number of nations implementing measures against the use of open-loop scrubbers.