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.

New Chinese Container Line Begins Operations Out of Shanghai

A newly established container shipping company based in Shanghai, STF Shipping, has started offering services throughout northeast Asia.

Taiwan Coast Guard Rescues Crew from Stranded Bulk Carrier

Nineteen crew members aboard a bulk carrier were saved by the Taiwan Coast Guard after their ship began taking on water near Taiwan's coast.

Icon of the Seas Undergoes Repairs, Prepares for Next Sailing

Royal Caribbean International's 2023-built Icon of the Seas is currently at the Grand Bahama Shipyard for necessary repairs.

AIDAprima Celebrates 150th Visit to Rotterdam Setting New Record

On September 30 the AIDAprima marked its 150th arrival in Rotterdam, making it the most frequent cruise visitor to the city over the last 8 years

Container Ship Experiences Engine Trouble, Anchored for Repairs

A container vessel, the ONE Hammersmith, encountered engine issues on the afternoon of September 27 while en route from Singapore to Rotterdam.

RWE Awards Contracts to Lamprell for UK Offshore Wind Projects

German energy company RWE has awarded Lamprell Energy two significant contracts to supply transition pieces for its two UK offshore wind projects

UK Follows US in Sanctioning LNG Carriers Linked to Russia

The UK has joined the United States in imposing sanctions on five LNG carriers connected to Russian gas exports.

MSC Cruises Partners with Eataly for New Dining Experience

MSC Cruises has teamed up with Eataly to bring the Italian dining experience onboard its newest ship, MSC World America, when it debuts in 2025.

Three Containers Salvaged After Collision at Nansha Port

September 21, three containers were knocked off the FESCO boxship, Vladivostok, during a collision at Nansha Port. All containers were recovered.

Cargo Ship Runs Aground Avoiding Collision in Indonesia

he grounding occurred as the ship attempted to steer clear of a fishing vessel. All 20 crew members on board were confirmed to be safe.

Princess Cruises Adds Second Solar Eclipse Voyage in 2026

Princess Cruises has announced a second solar eclipse voyage aboard its Sun Princess, set to sail in August 2026 according to a press release.

Cunard Partners with The Londoner for Cruise & Stay Package

Cunard introduces collaboration with The Londoner hotel, offering exclusive Cruise & Stay Package this fall, as announced in a company statement.

Firefighters Battle Fuel Spill After Research Vessel Sinks

Firefighters are working to contain a fuel spill following the sinking of the research ship Adolf Jensen off Greenland's coast.

Viking Celebrates Return to China with Viking Yi Dun Debut

Viking has marked its return to China with the Viking Yi Dun, completing its inaugural journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen).

Explosion Aboard BBC Vermont Claims Life of Crew Member

A crew member has tragically lost their life following an explosion aboard a general cargo vessel named the BBC Vermont.

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