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.

Crystal Opens 2026 Bookings, Includes Japan Cherry Blossoms

Crystal has opened bookings for 2026 and will take travelers to a variety of destinations, including Indonesia, Japan, Africa, and the USA.

Port State Control to Launch Crew Wage Inspection Campaign

The Tokyo and Paris MoU on Port State Control gears up to initiate a three-month joint concentrated inspection campaign focused on crew wages.

Yang Ming Expands Owned Fleet with Early Ship Purchases

Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport is growing its owned fleet by ending the charters of two 12,000 TEU ships ahead of schedule.

Viking Takes Cautious Approach to Chinese Market Expansion

Viking is approaching the Chinese market with caution, as discussed by CFO Leah Talactac during the company’s second quarter earnings call.

Panama Canal to Implement Long-Term Slot Allocation System

Panama Canal to introduce long-term slot allocation system aimed at enhancing transit certainty, flexibility, particularly for neopanamax locks.

Cargo Vessel Heemskerkgracht Runs Aground Near Montreal

The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that a general cargo ship, the Heemskerkgracht, ran aground in the Kahnawake region close to Montreal.

Carnival Panorama Begins 18-Night Voyage to Alaska & Japan

The Carnival Panorama departs from its homeport in Long Beach today, embarking on an 18-night cruise that takes passengers to Alaska and Japan.

Swift Action Ends Canadian Rail Strike Within Hours

The Canadian rail strike concluded yesterday, just 18 hours after it began, as authorities acted swiftly to prevent a potential economic crisis.

British Maritime Agency Reports Vessel Attack in the Red Sea

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, a British maritime security agency, has confirmed another vessel attack in the Red Sea on August 21

Celestyal Offers Free Voyages to USA Olympic Medalists

Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a special offer providing free cruises to all Team USA athletes who won medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Emerald Cruises Unveils Three New Caribbean Itineraries

Emerald Cruises has introduced three fresh Caribbean itineraries set to launch in early 2025, as announced in a recent press release.

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship EFES in Bay of Bengal

A marine and transport claim company reports a fire aboard cargo ship Efes. The incident occurred August 19 some 540 nautical miles off Chennai.

Indonesian Tanker Owners Reap Profits from Strategic Sales

This quarter has been active for Indonesian tanker owners, who are capitalizing on the market by selling tankers acquired years ago at profit.

Celebrations for Jimmy Buffett Day On Margaritaville at Sea

For Jimmy Buffett Day on August 30, Margaritaville at Sea announces activities that celebrate his legacy and commitment to making positive impact

CMA CGM Vessel Loses Containers Off South Africa East Coast

SAMSA has confirmed that a CMA CGM vessel has once again lost containers overboard while navigating the waters off South Africa’s east coast.

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