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.

AIBES Cocktail Championship Makes Debut at Sea in 2025

AIBES Cocktail Championship 2025, Italy’s top bartending competition, reached a milestone by being held aboard a cruise ship for the first time.

Former Costa Magica Reportedly Sold to Tianjin Orient

The former Costa Magica has reportedly been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises, according to information shared on Chinese social media

Barcelona to Cut Cruise Arrivals Under New Port Plan

Barcelona is preparing to scale back the number of cruise passengers arriving at the city starting in 2027 according to a report by Catalan News.

Passenger Removed from Anthem of the Seas After Fight

A 44-year-old cruise passenger was removed from Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas in Port Chalmers following a late-night altercation onboard.

Bodrum Cruise Port Ends Record-Breaking 2025 Season

Bodrum Cruise Port wraps up its cruise season after welcoming 116 ship calls and 138,149 passengers: a record-breaking number for the destination

Cruise Ships Return to Revived Ocho Rios Port, Jamaica

After months of uncertainty and extensive recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, the port of Ocho Rios has officially reopened.

Madeira Nominated Again for Prestigious Cruise Awards

Madeira has been recognized on the global stage, announcing that the region has been nominated for two categories in the World Cruise Awards 2025

Disney Celebrates the Christening of the Disney Destiny

A waterfront ceremony for Disney Destiny featured a dynamic, pop rock-inspired performance showcasing beloved music from Walt Disney Animations.

Hampton Water Rosé Joins Princess Cruises Collection

Princess Cruises has recently announced that Hampton Water Rosé wine is the newest addition to its signature Love Line Premium Liquors Collection

Queen Mary 2 Faces Propulsion Issue During Voyage

Cunard confirms one of the Mermaid pod propulsion units on the Queen Mary 2 developed fault during its 12-day Norway and Northern Lights cruise.

Juneau Faces Possible Cruise Visitor Surge with New Dock

The City of Juneau, Alaska, is bracing for a possible surge in cruise ship visitors as a new private dock nears completion, according to media.

Landing Craft Runs Aground off Norway, Fuel Spills

On November 8, the landing craft *Soroysund* ran aground near Fjelldal, Norway. Fortunately, all crewmembers were reported safe and unharmed.

TUI Bahareya Embarks on First Nile River Voyage at Luxor

TUI River Cruises has announced the launch of its second Nile River ship, the TUI Bahareya, which officially began sailing from Luxor in Egypt.

Guangzhou Port Completes First LNG Simultaneous Bunkering

On November 1, China’s Guangzhou Port successfully carried out its first Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) for liquefied natural gas bunkering.

Apollo Group Opens New Corporate Office in Mumbai

Apollo Group inaugurates new corporate headquarters in Mumbai, operating under Asturias Ships, marking a step in the company’s continued growth.

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