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.

Tropical Storm Kristine Causes Shipping Chaos in Philippines

October 23, Tropical Storm Kristine brought severe weather to the Philippines, causing disruptions, with waves reaching heights of up to 6 meters

MV Ruby Finally Permitted to Dock at Great Yarmouth Port

After facing restrictions for weeks, the MV Ruby is to dock at the Port of Great Yarmouth on October 28, following damage sustained in September.

Port of Montreal Longshore Workers Issue 24-Hour Strike Notice

The union representing longshore workers at the Port of Montreal has issued a 24-hour strike notice, set to begin at 7 a.m. this Sunday.

Princess Cruises Adds Blake Lively's Betty Booze & Betty Buzz

Princess to expand its Love Line Premium Liquors range by introducing Betty Booze and Betty Buzz, the beverages created by actress Blake Lively.

COSCO Shipping Ports Acquires Stake in Thailand's Largest Port

COSCO Shipping Ports has made a significant investment in Thailand’s largest port by acquiring stakes from Hutchison Ports at Laem Chabang.

Bulk Carrier Ultra Infinity Strikes Canal Embankment in Fog

October 23, the bulk carrier Ultra Infinity collided with the embankment of the Kiel Canal in Germany due to low visibility caused by heavy fog.

Ocean Winds & Eletrobras Team Up for Offshore Wind Projects

Ocean Winds, a venture between France’s Engie and Portugal’s EDP, partnered with Brazilian power company Eletrobras to explore offshore wind farms

Cargo Ship Refloated After Grounding Near St. Anne Island

A Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel, the Spil Ningsih, ran aground on the northern side of St. Anne Island, Seychelles on October 19th.

Anthem of the Seas Begins First Southeast Asia Season This Year

Royal Caribbean International's Anthem of the Seas is en route to Singapore, where it will begin its debut season in Southeast Asia.

Royal Caribbean Marks Expansion of Dominica's Cabo Rojo Port

The arrival of Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas has signaled the launch of a new phase of expansion at the Cabo Rojo Cruise Port.

Oceania Cruises' Sirena Makes Maiden Call at Port of Dover

On October 15the, the Port of Dover in the United Kingdom welcomed the inaugural visit of Oceania Cruises’ Sirena, according to a press release.

Hong Kong Launches New Board to Boost Maritime Industry Growth

Hong Kong to create Maritime and Port Development Board to help government shape policies, develop long-term strategies to strengthen position.

Offshore Vessel Prices Soar as Newbuild Values Nearly Double

A recent report highlights the dramatic rise in offshore vessel prices, with some types experiencing nearly a twofold increase in just 3 years.

Century River Cruises Expands Focus on North American Market

Century River Cruises is shifting its focus back to the North American market, according to Deputy General Manager Richard Xie.

DP World Acquires 47,000 Containers for the First Time

For the first time, terminal operator DP World has acquired 47,000 TEU containers that are now officially registered and branded to the company.

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