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.

Shipping Lines Announce New Alliances & Agreements for 2025

Shipping companies unveil schedules for major east-west trade routes starting February as existing agreements end & new partnerships come into play.

Royal Caribbean Adds Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic to Itineraries

Royal Caribbean International has announced plans to include Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, as a new destination starting in October 2024.

Maersk Tankers to Launch New Chemical Tanker Pool in October

Denmark’s Maersk Tankers has announced the launch of a new chemical tanker pool, set to begin operations at the start of next month.

Carnival Cruise Line Adjusts Itineraries for 12 Upcoming Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line has announced itinerary changes for 12 cruises on the Mardi Gras, Freedom and Spirit, impacting sailings up to January 2026.

COSCO Shipping Expands Fleet with New LNG Carrier Orders

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation is moving forward with plans to grow its fleet by ordering LNG carriers from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co

World Explorer Makes First Visit to Montréal on September 8

Cruise ship, World Explorer, made its debut visit to the Port of Montréal on Sunday September 8, 2024, setting sail from the port the next day.

Greece to Impose €20 Port Tax on Cruise Passengers in Summer

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis unveils plans to implement a new €20 port tax for each cruise passenger disembarking on popular islands.

Several Gran Canaria Beaches Closed Following Oil Spill

Spanish authorities have shut down multiple beaches on the island of Gran Canaria following an oil spill incident on September 4th.

Variety Cruises Unveils New Discounts for 2024 Tahiti Voyages

Variety Cruises has announced a special promotion for its 2024 Tahiti cruises, offering significant savings to travelers.

Minor Collision Between Two Bulk Carriers at Chittagong Port

Bangladeshi national news outlets have reported a minor collision between two bulk carriers at the outer anchorage of Chittagong Port.

Holland America Line Revamps Pinnacle Grill Menu

Holland America Line is revamping the menu at its Pinnacle Grill to feature regional dishes and flavors alongside its classic Prime steaks.

U.S. Dockworkers Threaten Strike Amid Stalled Negotiations

Tensions are rising as dockworkers on the United State's East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to prepare for possible strike action.

Carnival to Deploy Miracle & Spirit in Alaska for Summer '26

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will be sending the Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit to Alaska during the summer of 2026.

Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead

On September 4, at approximately 2:15 PM local time, a tugboat, Oshio, went down in Singapore's Eastern Anchorage, within the port limits.

MSC Containership Loses 46 Containers Amid Rough Weather

The South African Maritime Safety Authority said 46 containers were lost overboard from the containership MSC Antonia due to severe weather.

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