Cargo Vessel Sommen Grounds Twice in Kiel Canal Transit
On February 5, the general cargo ship Sommen encountered two separate grounding incidents while navigating through Germany’s Kiel Canal.
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UK Delays Decision on Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Project
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 Increases Crackdown on Russian Shadow Tankers
Denmark escalates efforts to curb the movement of Russian-linked shadow tankers navigating its waters by implementing stricter controls.
Cargo Ship Hav Nordic Runs Aground Off Norway’s Coast
A global marine claims management and recovery firm reported on February 4, general cargo vessel Hav Nordic ran aground near Bergsoya Island.
Call for Increased Pilot Use in Gibraltar After Collision
A recent accident report has recommended greater use of pilots in Gibraltar’s waters following a significant maritime incident.
Norway Releases Silver Dania After Baltic Cable Investigation
Norwegian authorities announced the release of the Silver Dania, which had been held under suspicion of damaging an undersea telecoms cable.
Russian Oil Transfers Surge After New U.S. Sanctions
Ship-to-ship transfers of Russian-linked oil have surged this month following the largest U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet.
Swiss Shipping Surge: How One Family Transformed an Industry
In a remarkable move, a single family has propelled a landlocked European nation into the ranks of the world’s top shipowning countries.
Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier in Aberdeen Still Burning
A fire that was first reported on January 27 aboard the bulk carrier Lowlands Diamond remains active, according to the latest update.
Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier
On January 28, the cargo vessel Guang Rong went adrift in the waters between Marina di Carrara and the Marina di Massa pier in Italy.
Bulk Carrier Detained in Sweden for Undersea Cable Damage
The bulk carrier Vezhen has been detained by Swedish authorities on suspicion of causing damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea.
Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.
French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age
French port workers and dockers unions have intensified their demonstrations against the decision to raise the age of retirement.
Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee
A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.
Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region
The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.