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.

COSCO & Fortescue Partner to Develop Green Fuel Supply Chain

China’s COSCO has entered into a preliminary agreement with Australian mining company Fortescue to establish a green fuel supply chain.

Holland America Line Launches Celestial Cruises for 2026

Holland America Line announced a new series of Celestial Cruises for 2026, offering guests the chance to witness extraordinary celestial events.

BOEM Cancels Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Gulf of Mexico

The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will cancel a proposed offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, citing lack of developer interest

RED Hospitality and Leisure Ventures into Cruise Industry

RED Hospitality and Leisure has announced its entry into the cruise industry, according to a recent company-issued statement.

General Average Declared on Fire-Damaged Maersk Frankfurt

A general average has been declared on the Maersk Frankfurt, a newly built 5,500 TEU container ship that caught fire a week ago.

General Cargo Vessel Sinks Amid Typhoon Gaemi; Nine Missing

Cargo vessel Fu Shun encountered severe weather caused by Typhoon Gaemi. The vessel issued a distress call reporting that they were sinking.

Princess Cruises Announces Largest Alaska Season for 2026

Princess Cruises has unveiled its largest Alaska season ever for 2026, featuring the debut of its newest ship, the Star Princess.

Virgin Voyages Introduces Free Sailings for Adult Children

Virgin Voyages is updating its policy to allow adult children to sail with their parents at no additional cost, as announced in a press release.

Madeira to Host 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference

Madeira is set to host the 2024 Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference on September 27, as announced in a recent press release.

Variety Cruises Announces First Uncharted Cruise from Athens

Variety Cruises has unveiled its first Uncharted Cruise, set to depart from Athens on August 23, and will be hosted by CEO Filippos Venetopoulos.

Century River Cruises Introduces Sixth Ship to Yangtze Fleet

Century River Cruises expands its fleet with the addition of a sixth ship, the Century Voyage, set to enter service on the Yangtze in September.

Quantum & Ovation of the Seas to Sail from LA in 2025

Originally scheduled to operate in Asia, the Ovation of the Seas will now offer cruises departing from Los Angeles during the summer of 2025.

Bulk Carrier Grounded in Cape Fear River, North Carolina

A marine claim management company reported that the bulk carrier Yangze 6 ran aground on July 16 while navigating through the Cape Fear River, NC

Port of Long Beach Hits Record-Breaking June

In June, dockworkers and terminal operators processed 842,446 TEUs, representing a 41.1% increase compared to the same month last year.

Armed Incident Aboard Bulk Carrier Reported by ReCAAP

Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia reports an armed incident on bulk carrier Wadi Feran.

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