Loïc Van Staey Named New Head of Belgian Shipowners Group

The Royal Belgian Shipowners’ Association (KBRV) has appointed Loïc Van Staey as its new managing director, marking a shift in leadership.

Viking Vesta Christened During Ceremony in Croatia

Finland Bans Ship Waste Discharge in Historic Move

Cargo vessels are no longer allowed to release toilet wastewater, sulphuric wash water, or scrubber sludge into Finland's coastal waters.

Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona

A tugboat named Cala Gullo sank in Spain’s Port of Barcelona on Monday, June 30, after it collided with a Malta-registered container vessel.

Denmark Extends Life of Two Longstanding Offshore Wind Farms

The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the extension of electricity production permits for two of Denmark’s oldest offshore wind farms.

Fire Breaks Out on Bulk Carrier Altay in Hull Dock

On June 27th a serious fire ignited on a bulk carrier named Altay, while it was docked at Albert Dock in Hull, in the north of the United Kingdom.

Fire Erupts on Cargo Vessel Jannie Near Dutch Lock

June 25, a fire occurred on Netherlands-registered inland cargo ship, close to the Beatrix lock. The incident prompted a rapid emergency response

Costa Fortuna Launches Summer Voyages From Piraeus

Costa Fortuna officially begins summer cruise season in the Eastern Med, following a spring schedule in the Canaries and parts of Western Europe.

Fire on Ceutamar 5 Sparks Emergency in Algeciras Bay

On Wednesday June 25th, a fire erupted aboard a service vessel named Ceutamar 5 while it was operating in the Bay of Algeciras, Spain.

MSC Preziosa Sails from Hamburg to Svalbard and Beyond

The MSC Preziosa has recently embarked on a 14-night journey from Hamburg Port in Germany marking the start of its summer cruise schedule.

Ferry Collision During Docking at Greek Port on June 26

June 26, Port of Igoumenitsa, Greece, two passenger vessels, RoRo passenger ferry Catania made contact with the Greek-flagged ferry Kydon Palace.

Cruise Ships Skip Cádiz Again Amid Labor Protests

For the second time in seven days, a cruise ship has bypassed Cádiz as labor strikes continue to disrupt the region’s maritime and tourism ops.

Explosion Aboard Tanker in Ireland Injures Two Crewmen

An explosion aboard the Bow Hercules, a Norwegian-flagged oil/chemical tanker, occurred on June 24 while the vessel was docked at Foynes Port, Ireland

Russian Wheat Carrier Refloated After Volga Grounding

June 23, Navashino, a Russian-flagged cargo ship transporting wheat, ran aground on the Volga River, near the Balakhna cargo corridor in Russia.

Labor Strike Forces Carnival Ship From Dry Dock Early

Carnival seeks €4.5 million from Spain’s Navantia shipyard following disruption that forced early withdrawal of Carnival Liberty from dry dock.