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.

Oil Tanker ThaiLaemthong 8 Runs Aground Off Trat: Crew Safe

On September 17th, an oil tanker, the ThaiLaemthong 8, ran aground off the shores of Koh Kood, located in Thailand's Trat province.

Containership Tokyo Bay Collides with Ro-Ro Ferry in Santos

A container ship, the Tokyo Bay, has deviated from its course and collided with a Ro-Ro ferry, the Dersa FB-30, at the Port of Santos, Brazil.

Maersk & Partners Conduct Japan’s First Methanol Bunkering Test

On Wednesday September 18th, Maersk took part in Japan's inaugural methanol bunkering simulation at Yokohama Port.

Port of New Orleans Resumes Full Operations After Hurricane

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and the New Orleans Public Belt (NOPB) have fully restored regular operations following Hurricane Francine.

Legal Battles Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse May Take Years

Legal proceedings tied to the Dali are expected to stretch on for many years, with costs potentially reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.

Norwegian to Launch Two New Shows on Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian has unveiled two new exclusive entertainment experiences, "Revolution: A Celebration of Prince" and "Elements: The World Expanded."

Saga TV Ad Challenges Stereotypes About Cruising for Seniors

Saga has unveiled a fresh TV advertisement titled "You're Still Not Wrong," aiming to debunk myths surrounding cruising for older adults.

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.

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