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.

Ocean Network Express Introduces Two New European Services

ONE unveils two new shipping services, the Scandinavia Express and Iberia Europe, designed to improve efficiency and ensure greater reliability.

Adora Cruises Partners with Shanghai Mobile to Enhance 5G

Adora Cruises announces a partnership with Shanghai Mobile to integrate advanced 5G communication tech into its newbuild, the Adora Flora City,

170 Protestors Arrested in Port of Newcastle Blockade

On November 24, the New South Wales police reported arresting 170 individuals involved in a blockade near the Port of Newcastle, Australia.

Hapag-Lloyd Updates China Germany Express Port Rotation

Hapag-Lloyd has announced an updated port rotation for its China Germany Express (CGX) service, set to take effect in January 2025.

Australia Bans Cargo Ship for 180 Days Over Violations

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has issued a 180-day ban on the general cargo vessel Marsgracht from accessing any Australian ports.

Princess Cruises Deploys Three Ships to Australia for 2026-27

Princess Cruises will station three ships, Royal Princess, Grand Princess, and Crown Princess, in Australia for the 2026-27 cruise season.

RWS Global Expands to Asia with New Shanghai Headquarters

RWS Global announced the opening of a new Shanghai HQ, marking a step in its efforts to expand location-based entertainment experiences in Asia.

MSC Opera Begins Winter Cruises in Canary Islands & Madeira

The MSC Opera has arrived in Tenerife, marking the start of MSC Cruises' winter season in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Liverpool Cruise Port Welcomes HMS Prince of Wales' Return

Liverpool Cruise Port has announced its support for the return of HMS Prince of Wales, marking the ship's second visit to the city.

Quantum of the Seas: A Decade of Exploration and Adventure

Constructed by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the Quantum was officially delivered to Royal Caribbean International on October 28, 2014.

Vessel Nazan Blocks Bosphorus After Rudder Failure

A 4,607 dwt vessel, Nazan, en route from Novorossiysk, experienced a rudder failure while navigating the Bosphorus Strait on November 17.

San Diego Welcomes 32 Million Visitors in Record Year

San Diego Tourism Authority reports the city received 32 million visitors during fiscal year 2024; an increase of 2M compared to previous year.

MSC Foundation Supports New Study on Coral Extinction Risks

The MSC Foundation is supporting groundbreaking research from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

Disney Treasure Rescues Family from Sinking Catamaran

The Disney Treasure cruise ship rescued four individuals, all a part of a family, from a sinking catamaran off Bermuda’s coast on Sunday.

Shell Sells Stake in Philippine Offshore Wind Project

Shell has divested its 40% stake in the Tablas offshore wind project in the Philippines, selling it to local renewable energy firm Alternergy.

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