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.

Creative Recycled Boat Contest Makes a Splash at Sea

Last week on board Fred. Olsen's Balmoral, innovation and imagination won as the ship's crew tackled a lighthearted yet challenging competition.

Fire Disables Cargo Ship in Turkey’s Çanakkale Strait

On June 17th, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fire aboard the Industrial Challenger, a heavy lift vessel.

Ritz-Carlton Sets Sail for Polynesia for Winter 2026-27

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces its Winter 2026-2027 schedule, offering journeys throughout French Polynesia, Hawaii and Asia-Pacific

Seabourn Enhances Culinary Offerings with Local Tours

Seabourn is elevating its culinary experience with new menus, expanded chef-led excursions ashore, and refreshed dining concepts onboard its ships

Leak on Gravel Freighter Sparks Response in German Canal

The inland cargo vessel Esche began taking on water late on June 15 while transiting the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Ibbenbüren-Dörenthe, Germany.

Crew Member Injured on Cruise Ship in Santorini Incident

A 31-year-old crewman aboard a Bahamas-registered cruise vessel sustained a leg injury while the ship was docked in Santorini on Sunday.

Seven Cruise Ships to Make PortMiami Debuts in 2025

PortMiami is gearing up to host seven new cruise ships throughout 2025, featuring both brand-new vessels and ships making their first call.

Princess Cruises Adds Second Ship to Singapore in 2026

Princess is to expand its presence in Asia by basing two ships out of Singapore for 2026-27 winter, offering nearly 30 sailings from the city-state

Passenger Ship St. Erik Runs Aground in Swedish Waters

On the afternoon of June 13th, just after 1:00 p.m. local time, the Swedish-flagged vessel St. Erik grounded in the Gothenburg archipelago.

Grounded Bulk Carrier Begins Offloading Limestone Cargo

Self-unloading bulk carrier Hon. James L. Oberstar, which ran aground on June 8th, is now transferring its limestone cargo to another vessel.

Crew Rescued After Bulk Carrier Capsizes Near Maldives

On June 11th, the Panama-registered bulk carrier Run Fu 3 overturned roughly 500 nautical miles south of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

MSC Orchestra Resumes Cruises After Technical Repairs

The MSC Orchestra is back on its cruising itinerary as of Tuesday, following a technical issue that temporarily sidelined the ship earlier in June

Cargo Ship Hein Grounds Off Trinidad, Fuel Leak Reported

General cargo ship Hein has run aground and is partially submerged off the southern shoreline of Monas Island in Trinidad and Tobago, on June 11.

Medical Emergency Forces Early Stop for P&O Britannia

A health emergency aboard P&O Cruises' Britannia led to an unexpected diversion to the Cromarty Firth, Scotland on the evening of Sunday, June 8

Marella Launches New British Gastropub 'Piccadilly’s'

Marella Cruises is unveiling its latest onboard dining experience, a gastropub-style restaurant named Piccadilly’s, now rolling out across the fleet

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