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.

Greece-Flagged Tanker Attacked in Singapore Strait

A Greece-registered tanker was boarded by two armed individuals carrying knives while traveling eastbound through the Singapore Strait yesterday.

Virgin Voyages Starts 2025 with Record Revenue and Bookings

Virgin Voyages has announced its most successful start to a year yet, reporting unprecedented revenue and booking numbers as it heads into 2025.

Carnival Spirit Prepares for Drydock & 2025 Voyages

The Carnival Spirit is gearing up for a transatlantic journey to the Mediterranean for scheduled maintenance after completing its final sailing.

Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils Lineup of 2025 Theme Cruises

Ambassador reveals its lineup of themed cruises for 2025, offering experiences that cater to nostalgia, creativity and environmental education.

Man Arrested for Cruise Ship Fraud Scheme Using Fake Cards

Brazilian authorities have detained a 41-year-old man at the port of Salvador de Bahia for orchestrating a fraud scheme onboard a cruise ship.

Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee

A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.

Couple Rescued After Yacht Washes Ashore in Mossel Bay

A Finnish couple was assisted early Tuesday morning after their sailing yacht drifted ashore at Santos Beach, Mossel Bay.

Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three

An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

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.

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