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.

Speedboat Catches Fire Near Phuket, Injuring Six People

A speedboat caught fire and exploded off the coast of Thailand, on April 1, resulting in six people being injured. No fatalities were reported.

Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms

Norges Bank Investment Management which manages the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund acquires 49% ownership stake in offshore wind projects.

Panama Deregisters 107 Sanctioned Ships from Registry

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has removed 107 vessels flying the Panamanian flag that were listed under international sanctions.

Ill British Passenger Airlifted from Sky Princess Near Spain

Spanish maritime rescue services airlifted a British cruise passenger from Sky Princess on Wednesday evening after she experienced a medical emergency

Windstar Offers Limited Staterooms for Monaco Grand Prix

Windstar Cruises has made a limited number of staterooms available for its exclusive Rome & Grand Prix of Monaco sailing aboard the Wind Surf.

Aurora Expeditions Plans First All-Women Antarctica Cruise

Australian expedition cruise company Aurora Expeditions announces launch of its first-ever all-female voyage to Antarctica, setting sail in 2027.

Gas Tanker Grounds Off Koh Larn, No Leaks Reported

In the early hours of March 25th, a gas tanker called NP Bangpakong ran aground off the coast of the island of Koh Larn, Thailand.

Adventure Canada Sees Spike in Canadian Traveler Bookings

Adventure Canada has reported a sharp increase in interest and bookings from Canadian travelers, according to a recent company statement.

AIDAdiva Donates 4,400+ Furniture Pieces to Charity

As part of its AIDA Evolution sustainability program, AIDA Cruises donates 4,400+ pieces of furniture from the AIDAdiva to a German nonprofit.

Belfast, ME Votes to Ban Cruise Ships Over 50 Passengers

The city of Belfast, Maine, USA has voted unanimously to prohibit cruise ships carrying more than 50 passengers from docking at its port.

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.

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