Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship in English Channel, Crew Safe
A fire broke out on the Grande Brasile, a Grimaldi cargo vessel, while it was transiting the English Channel on February 18th.

A fire broke out on the Grande Brasile, a Grimaldi cargo vessel, while it was transiting the English Channel on February 18th.
The Greek Ministry of Shipping and Insular Policy has banned cruise ships from approaching Santorini due to the ongoing seismic activity.
The cause behind the explosion on the oil tanker Seajewel on February 14th remains unknown, despite authorities launching an investigation.
Southampton Crown Court has sentenced the master of a North Sea cargo ship and the operating company for their roles in a 2021 fatal accident.
MSC Cruises began operations at its brand-new terminal in the Port of Barcelona last Saturday. The facility covers 12,580 square meters.
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Lila Incheon made contact with the quay while maneuvering to berth at Brunsbüttel Port on the Elbe River, Germany.
Cunard has unveiled plans to engage with over 250 travel agents across more than 60 stores as part of its first 2025 sales blitz in the UK.
The Port of Ceuta, Spain, has introduced internationally certified mass flow meters, becoming the first port in the Mediterranean to do so.
Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner Globus Maritime continues to modernize its fleet by selling off older vessels to make way for newer tonnage.
February 10, cruise ship Viking Star was forced to modify its itinerary, skipping the Greek island of Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity.
Ponant Explorations has announced an exciting new itinerary set to debut in the French Riviera in 2026, according to a recent press release.
On February 5, the general cargo ship Sommen encountered two separate grounding incidents while navigating through Germany’s Kiel Canal.
The United Kingdom government has postponed its decision on the proposed 1.2GW Rampion 2 offshore wind farm extension in the south of the country
Denmark escalates efforts to curb the movement of Russian-linked shadow tankers navigating its waters by implementing stricter controls.
A global marine claims management and recovery firm reported on February 4, general cargo vessel Hav Nordic ran aground near Bergsoya Island.