Europe

Norwegian Offshore Wage Deal Averts Strike on Key Assets

Norwegian labor unions representing employees on drilling rigs and floating production platforms have reached a wage agreement.

An offshore oil rig at sundown

Cruise Captain Arrested After Passenger Falls into Sea at Corfu

Greek authorities arrest captain of cruise ship after passenger falls into water during mooring incident at port of Kerkyra on Corfu.

Corfu island with an unidentified cruise ship sailing out of a port

Viking Cruise Joins Norway's World Cup Victory Celebration

Norway's run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to unite the country, with celebrations on board a Viking cruise ship docked in Oslo.

A soccer ball on a pitch and a Norwegian flag planted in the ground

TUI River Cruises Reveals Biggest-Ever Winter 2027 Season

TUI River Cruises has revealed its winter 2027 program, describing it as the largest winter season the cruise line has ever launched.

Aerial view of the River Rhine as it flows through an old town

Aroya Launches First 2026 Cruises to Greece and Turkey

The Aroya departed Istanbul on Saturday to begin Aroya Cruises’ first voyages to the Greek Islands and Turkey for the 2026 season.

Aerial view of the Greek island of Rhodes

Scotland Invests £1.7M in Offshore Wind Skills Development

Three initiatives across Scotland have secured nearly £1.7 million ($2.25 million) in funding to strengthen training opportunities.

An offshore windfarm at sundown

Skyborn Sells Stake in Major German Baltic Wind Project

Skyborn Renewables agrees to sell 25% interest in Gennaker offshore wind farm in German Baltic Sea to Stadtwerke München.

An offshore windfarm

AIDA Announces Dance and True Crime Cruises for 2027

AIDA Cruises has revealed the return of two themed sailings scheduled for Europe in January 2027: “AIDA Dances” and “Crime & Sea.”

Yellow police crime scene tape and flashing emergency vehicle lights

Ferry Hits Jetty at Greek Port of Rafina

The Greek-flagged ro-ro passenger ferry Andros King struck a jetty at the entrance to the Port of Rafina on June 8, causing serious damage.

Rafina Port in Greece

Cruise Tourist Attacks Raise Safety Concerns in Genoa

Incidents involving cruise passengers in Genoa, Italy, renew concerns about safety in areas commonly visited by tourists arriving by ship.

The town of Genoa, Italy

Drunken Officer Blamed for Ship Collision in Denmark

Cargo ship collides with yacht and port infrastructure in Danish port of Korsør after intoxicated captain attempts to maneuver vessel.

a map showing where Korsør is located in Denmark with an insert showing the port's layout

TAG Heuer Hosts Monaco Grand Prix Event at Sea

Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer hosted one of the most exclusive gatherings of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville.

Ponant's luxury expedition ship, the Le Dumont-d'Urville.

Greek Police Arrest Man Over Suspected Cruise Ship Plot

Greek authorities have detained a Palestinian man suspected of being involved in an alleged plan that may have targeted an Israeli cruise ship.

A Greek police car

Retail Giant Lidl's Tailwind Registers First Ship Under German Flag

Tailwind Shipping Lines, the container shipping subsidiary of German retailer Lidl registers its first vessel under the German flag.

The exterior of a Lidl supermarket

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Unveils Golf Voyages for 2027-2028

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reveals Golf & Cruise sailings for 2027 and 2028, giving golf fans the opportunity to play on renowned courses across the globe.

A golf ball on a golf course with a flag and hole in the background

Worker Dies in Fatal Accident at Port of Hamburg

Worker loses life following an accident aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Hamburg on May 29 after being struck by a heavy object.

Cranes at the Port of Hamburg, germany

Cruise Excursion Bus in Corfu Traffic Accident

A shore excursion in Greece was disrupted this week after a bus carrying cruise passengers was involved in a road accident on Corfu.

A view across a harbor on Corfu, Greece

Mediterranean Weather Risks Discussed at Event in Italy

Navimeteo and Vaisala Xweather host “The New Weather Character of the Mediterranean Sea,” focusing on the impact of severe weather conditions.

The Mediterranean Sea

Barcelona to Double Cruise Tourist Tax According to Mayor

Barcelona plans to significantly increase the fee charged to cruise passengers visiting the city, according to Mayor Jaume Collboni.

The Barcelona coastline and harbor

Oil Sheen Closes Kiel Canal Lock for Hours

The northern lock of the Kiel Canal was shut down for approximately six hours on May 18 after an oil sheen was discovered inside one of the lock chambers.

An aerial view of the Kiel Canal running through grassy fields