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.

Tour Boat Capsizes Near Colombia with 38 Tourists Aboard

An excursion boat carrying 38 tourists capsized off the coast of Colombia near the Barú Peninsula, according to German and Colombian media.

Shanghai Sees Strong Cruise Traffic Growth in Early 2025

In the first two months of 2025, Port of Shanghai recorded 130 cruise ship calls and welcomed more than 350,000 passengers, according to a report

Sitka to Vote on Limiting Daily Cruise Visitor Numbers

Residents of Sitka, Alaska to vote on a proposed measure to limit the number of cruise ship passengers arriving in the community each day.

Cargo Vessel Bers Towed After Engine Failure in Bosphorus

General cargo vessel Bers experienced an engine failure while passing through the Bosphorus near the July 15 Martyrs Bridge in Turkey on March 19

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Welcomes Three Ships in One Day

On March 19, 2025, Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal hosted three cruise ships from two major cruise lines, according to a press release.

Fuel Spill at Keelung Port Affects Multiple Vessels

A fuel spill at Taiwan’s Keelung port on March 16 led to the release of approximately 100 liters of fuel, contaminating several vessels.

Queen Elizabeth Refreshed Ahead of Alaska & Caribbean Trips

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has completed a 3 week refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard, Singapore, unveiling updated interiors and amenities.

Pirates Attack Tanker Near São Tomé and Príncipe

A Panama-flagged asphalt/bitumen tanker was boarded by three armed pirates late Tuesday while sailing off the coast of São Tomé and Príncipe.

Carnival Spirit Returns to Service After Drydock with Upgrades

Carnival Spirit is back in service after completing its drydock, featuring several enhancements, including the addition of the Heroes Tribute Bar

Royal Caribbean Unveils 2026-27 Deployment for China & Far East

Royal Caribbean reveals its 2026-27 cruise deployment for China and the Far East, with the Spectrum of the Seas sailing year-round in the region.

Elbdeich Reederei Confirms Order for Two More Containerships

Elbdeich Reederei finalizes orders for two new containerships from Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in China, reinforcing its fleet expansion strategy.

MSC Rhiannon Refloated After Grounding Off Istanbul Coast

The container ship MSC Rhiannon ran aground near Yeşilköy, off the Istanbul coast, while attempting to change anchorage.

NGOs Urge EU to Act Over Livestock Carrier’s Troubled Voyage

A coalition of non-governmental organizations has sent an open letter to the European Commission and Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare.

Virgin Voyages Unveils New Entertainment for Brilliant Lady

Virgin Voyages is set to introduce a revamped entertainment experience aboard its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, featuring original productions.

National Geographic Gemini Joins Lindblad for Galapagos Tours

The National Geographic Gemini has entered service for Lindblad-National Geographic Expeditions, offering expeditions in the Galapagos Islands.

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