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.

CMA CGM Acquires 35% Stake in Egypt's First Dry Port

French shipping and logistics leader CMA CGM has reached an agreement to acquire a 35% ownership share in Egypt’s October Dry Port (ODP).

MSC Sinfonia Damaged in Corfu, Sails to Bari with Escort

On April 11, the MSC Sinfonia sustained damage to its starboard-side propulsion and steering systems while berthed at Corfu’s new port.

Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag

April 11, Estonian Navy intercepted oil tanker Kiwala in the Gulf of Finland for operating without a valid flag and flying a false Djibouti flag.

Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead

A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel

Australia to Cancel Chinese Lease of Darwin Port

Australia is moving ahead with plans to terminate a Chinese firm's lease on the Port of Darwin, located in the far north of the country.

Ro-Ro Passenger Ship Eagle Hits Dock Structure in Nantucket

U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel, Eagle, collided with a harbor structure while leaving Nantucket Island on its way to Hyannis, Massachusetts.

NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is set to introduce its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) to its fleet.

Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a deal to transfer two of its Sun-class ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to India-based Cordelia Cruises

Panama Canal Opens Bidding for New LPG Pipeline Project

The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a bidding process for a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline.

Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response

An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin

South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship

South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung

Two Inland Vessels Collide at Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland

April 2, collision took place between two Netherlands-flagged inland vessels at the Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland, close to the Dutch-Belgian border.

Margaritaville at Sea Reveals 2027 Cruise Itineraries

Margaritaville at Sea has announced its lineup for 2027 for the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, introducing the ship’s first-ever 8-night cruises

American Cruise Lines Reveals 2025 Antiques Cruise

American Cruise Lines unveils plans for an Antiques Theme Cruise set to sail June 16, 2025, as part of its Maine Coast and Harbors itinerary.

Japanese Shipbuilders Unite to Launch Marine Tech Lab

Leading Japanese shipyards and maritime organizations are partnering to create an advanced maritime technology research center at Osaka University

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