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.

MSC Lirica Tests Emergency Response in Ancona Drill

The MSC Lirica has carried out a major emergency exercise while berthed in Ancona, designed to evaluate crew readiness and onboard systems.

Carnival Study Shows Halloween Popularity Soaring in Australia

Carnival Cruise Line reveals Halloween is gaining traction in Australia, with 58% of households celebrating the holiday, according to a study.

PortMiami to Welcome 10 New Cruise Ships in 2025-26

PortMiami to welcome 10 new cruise ships, including five newbuilds, for 2025–2026 season, strengthening its position as one of world's busiest hubs.

Sweden Concludes Baltic Cable Damage Was Accidental

Swedish authorities have now completed their investigation into the undersea cable that was severed in the Baltic Sea earlier this year.

Fred. Olsen Partners with RWS Global for New Entertainment

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils partnership with renowned entertainment company RWS Global to elevate the onboard entertainment experience.

Park West Gallery Partners with Margaritaville At Sea

Park West Gallery unveils partnership with Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line, bringing its renowned art program aboard the Paradise and Islander.

Costa Favolosa Crew Member Assaulted in Cabin Incident

A troubling event occurred aboard Costa Favolosa on October 9, when a female crew member was reportedly sexually assaulted in her cabin at night.

PNSC Expands Fleet with $193 Million Tanker Acquisition

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) has approved the purchase of three secondhand oil tankers worth approximately $193 million.

Costa Serena To Serve As Floating Hotel for Asian Games

Costa Serena to serve as floating hotel during 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, accommodating athletes and officials while in Nagoya Port.

Royal Caribbean Reroutes Liberty of The Seas to Canada

Royal Caribbean has modified the itinerary for the Liberty of the Seas so that the ship can avoid the projected path of Tropical Storm Jerry.

NCL to End Shipboard Drink Perks at Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced upcoming changes to its onboard beverage policy while at Great Stirrup Cay, beginning on March 1st, 2026.

One Missing After Fishing Boat Sinks in South China Sea

Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center receive alert after collision in the South China Sea between cargo vessel and fishing boat

Crew Member Airlifted From Cruise Ship Near Santorini

A crew member was evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Santorini on October 6th, 2025, after suffering a severe medical emergency.

MSC Seascape Set for Texas Debut with Galveston Arrival

MSC Cruises announces the MSC Seascape is one month away from making its Texas debut, with the ship scheduled to arrive in Galveston on November 7.

Ferry Collides with Another Vessel and Pier in Istanbul

October 6, the Turkey-flagged ferry Okmeydani was involved in a collision with another ferry before crashing into the pier at Sirkeci, Istanbul.

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