Cruise Ship Rescues Sailors and Dogs in Wild Seas
Four sailors and three dogs were rescued by the Carnival Splendor after their catamaran became disabled in rough waters south of New Caledonia.
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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.
Shanghai Jinghan Orders New Chemical Tankers in China
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Carnival Magic’s November 1 Sailing Becomes Adults-Only
Guests who are booked on the November 1st sailing of Carnival Magic were recently notified that the voyage is now exclusively for adults.
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Damen and CEAD Partner to Explore 3D-Printed Workboats
Damen Compact Crafts (DCCr) has announced a new partnership with technology innovator CEAD to develop a 3D-printed workboat.
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Container Ship Grounds Near Home in Trondheim Fjord
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Viking Cruises Shifts Focus to 2026 Amid Strong Bookings
During Viking’s Q1 2025 earnings call Torstein Hagen announced it has nearly sold out its 2025 sailings and is turning its attention to 2026.
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Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda
In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.
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MSC Cruises Orders Two More LNG-Powered World Class Ships
MSC Cruises has expanded its fleet plans with the order of two additional LNG-powered World Class ships from shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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US Coast Guard Probes Back-to-Back Ship Fires in Puerto Rico
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Estonia Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit
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Man Tries to Board Cruise Ship via Rope at Sydney Port
In a bizarre moment at Sydney’s Circular Quay, a 29-year-old man attempted to climb aboard a cruise ship by scaling the mooring ropes.
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Gothenburg Port Achieves Milestone in Green Bunkering
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Regent Introduces Azure, a New Mediterranean Dining Venue
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces Azure, a Mediterranean-inspired dining experience that will debut aboard its ship, the Seven Seas Prestige.
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NYK Group Welcomes Methanol-Powered Bulk Carrier
On May 13, Japanese shipping giant NYK Group celebrated the delivery and official naming of its new methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, Green Future
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CMA CGM Launches Global Hiring Site for Seafarers
In response to the challenge of recruiting qualified maritime staff CMA CGM unveils CMASHIPS.com, a recruitment platform dedicated to seafarers.
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