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.

Crew of Polish Bulk Carrier Discovers Cocaine Onboard

October 7, the crew of the Polish-flagged bulk carrier Jawor made a surprising discovery: several packets of cocaine stashed onboard their vessel

Carnival Changes Ship Itineraries Amid Hurricane Milton

Carnival is keeping a close watch on several of its ships that could be affected by Hurricane Milton, according to a statement on its website.

Asian Shipbuilders See Record Highs for Newbuilds in 2024

2024 has been a standout year for Asian shipbuilders, with newbuild prices reaching unprecedented levels, according to data from Clarksons.

Bulk Carriers Collide in Bosphorus, Major Incident Averted

October 3rd, an accident occurred when two bulk carriers collided while navigating near the Pasalimani area along the Bosphorus Strait in Turkey

CMA CGM Container Ship Collides with Dock in Barranquilla Port

On October 3, the CMA CGM Balboa, a container ship, collided with a dock at Barranquilla Port, Colombia, following a reported mechanical failure.

Fire Aboard Cargo Ship in Avonmouth Brought Under Control

A fire broke out on a Portugal-flagged general cargo vessel, the RIJN Confidence, which was transporting scrap metal, on October 2nd.

OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Marshall Islands Tanker Owner

Office of Foreign Assets Control issues sanctions against tanker owner and vessels due to alleged involvement in the transport of Russian oil.

Carnival Welcomes 7 Millionth Guest from Port of New Orleans

Carnival reaches major milestone, welcoming more than seven million guests from the Port of New Orleans since it began year-round service in 1994

New Chinese Container Line Begins Operations Out of Shanghai

A newly established container shipping company based in Shanghai, STF Shipping, has started offering services throughout northeast Asia.

Taiwan Coast Guard Rescues Crew from Stranded Bulk Carrier

Nineteen crew members aboard a bulk carrier were saved by the Taiwan Coast Guard after their ship began taking on water near Taiwan's coast.

Icon of the Seas Undergoes Repairs, Prepares for Next Sailing

Royal Caribbean International's 2023-built Icon of the Seas is currently at the Grand Bahama Shipyard for necessary repairs.

AIDAprima Celebrates 150th Visit to Rotterdam Setting New Record

On September 30 the AIDAprima marked its 150th arrival in Rotterdam, making it the most frequent cruise visitor to the city over the last 8 years

Container Ship Experiences Engine Trouble, Anchored for Repairs

A container vessel, the ONE Hammersmith, encountered engine issues on the afternoon of September 27 while en route from Singapore to Rotterdam.

RWE Awards Contracts to Lamprell for UK Offshore Wind Projects

German energy company RWE has awarded Lamprell Energy two significant contracts to supply transition pieces for its two UK offshore wind projects

UK Follows US in Sanctioning LNG Carriers Linked to Russia

The UK has joined the United States in imposing sanctions on five LNG carriers connected to Russian gas exports.

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