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.

Vessel Capsizes off Philippines, Leaving Crew Missing

The Philippine Coast Guard confirm that aggregates carrier Hong Hai 16 capsized on April 15 at around 5:20 PM, resulting in confirmed fatalities.

Costa Adds New Menu, Shows to Pummid’Oro Pizzeria

Costa is enhancing the guest experience at Pizzeria Pummid’Oro aboard the Costa Toscana, introducing a revamped menu and live entertainment.

Rotterdam Completes First-Ever Ammonia Bunkering Operation

Rotterdam carried out its first ammonia bunkering operation on April 12, marking a step toward positioning itself as a hub for ammonia-fueled shipping

DHT Holdings Secures 7-Year Charter for VLCC Appaloosa

Tanker operator DHT Holdings, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has signed a long-term charter for one of its VLCCs, the DHT Appaloosa.

CMA CGM Acquires 35% Stake in Egypt's First Dry Port

French shipping and logistics leader CMA CGM has reached an agreement to acquire a 35% ownership share in Egypt’s October Dry Port (ODP).

MSC Sinfonia Damaged in Corfu, Sails to Bari with Escort

On April 11, the MSC Sinfonia sustained damage to its starboard-side propulsion and steering systems while berthed at Corfu’s new port.

Estonian Navy Detains Tanker Flying False Djibouti Flag

April 11, Estonian Navy intercepted oil tanker Kiwala in the Gulf of Finland for operating without a valid flag and flying a false Djibouti flag.

Cargo Ship Collision in Vietnam Leaves Four Dead

A serious maritime collision occurred in Vietnam’s Gulf of Bắc Bộ on April 8, when a Panama-registered cargo ship struck a Vietnamese fishing vessel

Australia to Cancel Chinese Lease of Darwin Port

Australia is moving ahead with plans to terminate a Chinese firm's lease on the Port of Darwin, located in the far north of the country.

Ro-Ro Passenger Ship Eagle Hits Dock Structure in Nantucket

U.S.-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel, Eagle, collided with a harbor structure while leaving Nantucket Island on its way to Hyannis, Massachusetts.

NYK Orders First Methanol-Fueled VLCC for 2028 Delivery

Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is set to introduce its first methanol dual-fuel very large crude carrier (VLCC) to its fleet.

Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a deal to transfer two of its Sun-class ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to India-based Cordelia Cruises

Panama Canal Opens Bidding for New LPG Pipeline Project

The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a bidding process for a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline.

Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response

An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin

South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship

South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung

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