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.

Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers

Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.

Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters

January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.

Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series Returns with a Twist

Jameson’s Black Barrel Bartender Series is back for its fourth year - and this time, cruise ship bartenders can join in on the action

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body

George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.

Young Honest Shipping Buys First Vintage VLCC of the Year

Young Honest Shipping, a Hong Kong-registered company, has acquired the first vintage Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) of 2025.

Port of San Diego Secures $5M Grant for Clean Air Project

The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5 million grant to advance sustainable development at the Tenth Avenue Maritime Terminal.

Offshore Supply Ship MTS Terramare Grounded Off Wales

An offshore supply vessel, MTS Terramare, ran aground at Newgale Beach, Wales on January 14th following an engine failure.

Arkas Line to Launch India Med Service in February

Arkas Line is poised to expand its shipping operations to India, with the India Med Service (IMS) set to launch on February 10th.

AIDA Cruises Embarks on Largest Fleet Modernization Yet

“We are looking forward to the largest fleet modernization program in our company’s history,” said Steffi Heinicke, senior VP of guest experience

Cargo Ship Incident Closes St. Mary’s River Channel, Michigan

The St. Mary’s River channel was shut down after a 497-foot cargo vessel, Harvest Spirit, ran aground due to mechanical malfunction on January 12

Bulgarian Shipowners Join European Community Association

The Bulgarian Shipowners Association (BSA) has officially become the 22nd member of the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA).

TUI Cruises Announces Exciting Music-Themed Voyages for 2025

TUI Cruises has revealed plans to offer music-themed cruises in 2025, featuring itineraries dedicated to iconic musical acts and genres.

The Dali Returns to Service After Major Repairs

The Dali, known for being at the center of last year’s most prominent shipping incident, has resumed trading after extensive repair work.

Fire on Bram Force Extinguished After 12-Hour Effort

A fire erupted on a anchor-handling vessel named the Bram Force on January 8th while it was operating in the Campos Basin.

Royal Caribbean Addresses Legionella Cases on Cruise Ship

Royal Caribbean has informed guests aboard Symphony of the Seas about two confirmed cases of Legionella reported by previous passengers.

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