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.

Marella Cruises Expands Microfibre Capture Across Fleet

Marella Cruises, in collaboration with Cleaner Seas Group, is launching an industry-first initiative to combat microfibre pollution across its fleet

Daredevil Paramotor Pilots Fly Over Icon of the Seas (Video)

A group of paramotoring pilots pulled off a stunt over Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas as the world’s largest cruise ship set sail from Miami.

Transnet Seeks Operator for Durban Multipurpose Terminal

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking an operator for a multipurpose terminal at the Port of Durban.

Hong Kong Welcomes 17 International Cruise Ships in March

The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Tourism Commission have announced that 17 international cruise ships will visit Hong Kong throughout March.

Mariner of the Seas to Sail from New Orleans in Winter 2026

Royal Caribbean International has announced that the Mariner of the Seas will homeport in New Orleans for the 2026-27 winter cruise season.

Majestic Princess Returns to Europe After Eight-Year Absence

Originally built in Italy, the Majestic Princess has made its way back to Europe after spending eight years sailing in other parts of the world.

Sailors’ Society Launches 24/7 Helpline for Female Seafarers

The international maritime charity, Sailors’ Society, has introduced a dedicated helpline designed to support female seafarers.

Quantum of the Seas Cruise Canceled Due to Cyclone Alfred

Passengers scheduled to board Quantum of the Seas on March 7 were met with bad news: the sailing is canceled due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Oscars Stun with Action-Packed Ads Including Carnival (Video)

The 97th Academy Awards delivered more than just snubs and speeches. It also unveiled an advertising spectacle that included Carnival Cruise Line

Princess Cruises Cracks Down on VPN Misuse by Crew

Princess has issued a final directive to crew aboard the Sun Princess regarding the unauthorized use of VPNs to bypass internet restrictions.

Holland America Line Launches Morimoto By Sea Sushi Bar

Holland America Line is set to unveil a dedicated sushi bar across five of its ships, featuring a menu curated by Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

Missile Strike at Odesa Port Damages Two Vessels

On 1st March a Russian ballistic missile attack on the Port of Odesa resulted in damage to two commercial vessels and injured two port workers.

Cargo Vessel Collision at Gemlik Port, Turkey

On 27th February, a maritime mishap unfolded at Gemlik Port in Turkey when two general cargo vessels, Friends RS 1 and Jessica BB, collided.

Crown Princess Lists in Milford Sound Amid Strong Winds

The cruise ship Crown Princess experienced unexpected strong winds while navigating New Zealand’s Milford Sound, causing it to list to one side.

Furetank Completes First 200-Tonne ISCC Bio-LNG Bunkering

Swedish shipping firm Furetank has successfully finished its inaugural bunkering operation, supplying 200 tonnes of ISCC-certified Bio-LNG.

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