Eve Church

Eve is part of the team at Maritime Bell and she works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Mystic Cruises Signs Newbuild Deal with Option for More Ships

China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Corporation has confirmed it has finalized an agreement with Mystic Cruises to construct a new cruise ship.

CMA CGM Sets Goal of 1,000 Women at Sea by 2030

TUI Reports Strong EBIT Growth in Cruise Segment

TUI Group released its full-year 2025 results on Wednesday 10th December, highlighting a significant rise in earnings from its cruise division.

Holland America Expands Offerings for 2027 Alaska Cruisetours

Holland America announces upgrades to its 2027 Cruisetour program, giving guests more options when combining Alaska cruise and overland adventure

Container Ship Orita Towed After Engine Failure

Container vessel Orita experienced an engine breakdown while navigating the Çanakkale Strait on 9 December during a voyage from Aliağa to Kocaeli

Brazil Clarifies Hiring Rules for Cruise Ship Crew

Brazil approves measure stating Brazilian crew recruited by agencies to work on cruise ships are not employees under Brazilian labor legislation.

P&O Cruises Adds Five-Berth Cabins for Larger Families

Containers Lost Near Isle of Wight Cause Delays and Warnings

Sixteen shipping containers were lost from the cargo vessel Baltic Klipper near the Nab Tower lighthouse close to Bembridge, Isle of Wight, UK.

AIDA Highlights Festive Experiences for 2025 Christmas Cruises

AIDA Cruises has unveiled what guests can expect from its 2025 Christmas sailings, offering a variety of seasonal experiences across the fleet.

Celebration Key Unveils First Holiday Decor & Seasonal Events

Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama destination Celebration Key has rolled out its first collection of holiday decorations and seasonal activities

French Senate Approves New €15 Cruise Passenger Tax

The French Senate has passed a new measure that would introduce a nationwide tax on cruise operations, according to a report from Le Figaro.

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines

South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL

The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Debuts Onboard Tattoo Studio

Margaritaville at Sea announces the Margaritaville at Sea Islander now features a dedicated tattoo studio, as per a recent social media update.

UK Storage Firm Builds Giant Advent Calendar From Containers

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