France Plans Tougher Penalties for Shadow Tankers
France is to strengthen enforcement against illicit tanker operations, with proposals to increase penalties for vessels sailing without valid flags.
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Hong Glory Bulk Opens Athens Office to Expand Reach
Hong Glory Bulk has launched a new office in Athens as part of its strategy to enhance its commercial footprint across the Atlantic region.
Freedom of the Seas to Replace Mariner in Southampton
Royal Caribbean confirms that Freedom of the Seas will take over from Mariner of the Seas for the 2027 summer season sailing out of Southampton.
Lisbon Cruise Awards Add Focus on Sustainability and Community
The Port of Lisbon has broadened its annual Cruise Activity Awards to place greater emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.
Windstar Unveils Hybrid River and Ocean Cruise Concept
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new approach to small-ship travel, combining river and ocean cruising into a single, seamless experience.
French Court Sentences Chinese Captain in Shadow Fleet Case
A French court has sentenced the captain of a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to a year in prison and issued an international arrest warrant
Gothenburg Port Expands with New Land Acquisition
The Port of Gothenburg has advanced its long-term expansion strategy by securing additional land in its outer harbor to support future development.
AIDAdiva Opens 2026 Cruise Season at Warnemünde
AIDAdiva marked the start of the 2026 cruise season in Rostock-Warnemünde on Sunday when the ship arrived at the cruise terminal for a turnaround
Cruise Operations Disrupted by Blaze at Barcelona Port
A fire at the Port of Barcelona on Sunday caused significant disruption to cruise activities, with plumes of black smoke spreading across the area
Fred Olsen Hosts Hospice Malta Team for Wellbeing Day
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines welcomed healthcare professionals from Hospice Malta onboard Bolette for a wellbeing day while the vessel was in Valletta.
Cargo Ship Hits Railway Bridge at Neuss Port, Germany
A container vessel collided with a railway bridge at the port of Neuss, near Düsseldorf, on Tuesday morning at around 10.00am, March 24th.
Costa Cruises Wins Big at Talent Communication Summit
Costa Cruises achieved major success at the Italy Talent Communication Summit 2026, held onboard its vessel Costa Toscana, securing the top award.
Celestyal Cancels More Aegean Cruises Amid Delays
In a statement on Tuesday, Celestyal Cruises announces cancellation of another Aegean Sea sailing due to the ongoing situation in the Arabian Gulf.
AI System Tracks UK's Shipping Emissions in Real Time
A new artificial intelligence system designed to monitor and analyze shipping emissions has been introduced following extensive trials in the UK.
EU Approves €5bn Danish Offshore Wind Support Plan
The European Commission has given approval to a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) Danish support program aimed at expanding offshore wind capacity.
Cargo Ship Aquarius Loses Containers in Storm
MSC Sinfonia Returns to Europe After South America Season
MSC Sinfonia is currently sailing back towards Europe without any passengers onboard after completing its winter deployment in South America.
AIDA Cruises Returns for Hamburg Port Anniversary
Hamburg will celebrate its 837th Port Anniversary from May 8 to 10, one of Europe’s largest maritime events, with AIDA Cruises again taking part
Hamburg Cruise Passenger Numbers Rise in 2025
Hamburg Cruise Port has recorded 1,416,715 cruise passengers during the 2025 season, a number that is up from the 1,301,295 seen in 2024.
AIDAdiva and AIDAperla Meet in Tenerife Port, Spain
Two ships from AIDA Cruises, AIDAdiva & AIDAperla, were scheduled to meet yesterday, Monday, March 16th, in Santa Cruz on the island of Tenerife.