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.

First Modern VLCC Sale of the Year Nears Completion

The first modern VLCC sale of 2025 is in progress, with brokers reporting the eight-year-old, 300,000 dwt Leicester has been sold for $87 million

Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier in Aberdeen Still Burning

A fire that was first reported on January 27 aboard the bulk carrier Lowlands Diamond remains active, according to the latest update.

Cargo Ship Guang Rong Goes Adrift & Collides with Pier

On January 28, the cargo vessel Guang Rong went adrift in the waters between Marina di Carrara and the Marina di Massa pier in Italy.

Greece-Flagged Tanker Attacked in Singapore Strait

A Greece-registered tanker was boarded by two armed individuals carrying knives while traveling eastbound through the Singapore Strait yesterday.

Virgin Voyages Starts 2025 with Record Revenue and Bookings

Virgin Voyages has announced its most successful start to a year yet, reporting unprecedented revenue and booking numbers as it heads into 2025.

Carnival Spirit Prepares for Drydock & 2025 Voyages

The Carnival Spirit is gearing up for a transatlantic journey to the Mediterranean for scheduled maintenance after completing its final sailing.

Ambassador Cruise Line Unveils Lineup of 2025 Theme Cruises

Ambassador reveals its lineup of themed cruises for 2025, offering experiences that cater to nostalgia, creativity and environmental education.

Man Arrested for Cruise Ship Fraud Scheme Using Fake Cards

Brazilian authorities have detained a 41-year-old man at the port of Salvador de Bahia for orchestrating a fraud scheme onboard a cruise ship.

Cruise Lines Cancel Iceland Stops Over New Passenger Fee

A number of cruise ships are cancelling planned stops in Iceland due to a new infrastructure fee, according to a report from a local news outlet.

Couple Rescued After Yacht Washes Ashore in Mossel Bay

A Finnish couple was assisted early Tuesday morning after their sailing yacht drifted ashore at Santos Beach, Mossel Bay.

Explosion at Barcelona Port Claims One Life, Injures Three

An explosion at the Port of Barcelona, Spain, occurred on January 21st, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.

Iceland Introduces New Daily Fee for Cruise Passengers

Starting this year, Iceland has implemented a new "infrastructure fee" that impacts cruise ship passengers that is set at 2,500 Icelandic Krona.

Bulk Carrier & Barge Collide Near Horsburgh Waters

January 21, a collision occurred between a bulk carrier, Shandong Mission, and a barge near Horsburgh, close to Indonesia's territorial waters.

Jameson Black Barrel Bartender Series Returns with a Twist

Jameson’s Black Barrel Bartender Series is back for its fourth year - and this time, cruise ship bartenders can join in on the action

George Alexandratos Named President of Hellenic Shipping Body

George Alexandratos has been appointed as the new president of the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping, succeeding George Pateras who served since 2016.

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