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.

Tanker Spills Up To 30,000 Liters of Fuel in Ceuta Waters

A Turkish-owned product tanker, the K Onset, is reported to have leaked up to 30,000 liters of fuel in Ceuta after arriving from Villagarcía.

General Cargo Ship Runs Aground Off Nakato Island, Japan

April 26, general cargo vessel, the Sun Brave, experienced a grounding incident while navigating shallow waters in the Kurushima Strait, Japan.

New COSCO Service to Connect China and Thailand Ports

Chinese container shipping leader COSCO is to introduce a new service linking key ports in China with Thailand including Laem Chabang and Qinzhou

280,000+ TEUs Handled by Port of Melbourne in March

The Port of Melbourne has issued its trade report for March 2024, indicating a rise in overall container throughput with a total of 280,900 TEUs.

Three Inaugural Cruise Visits Welcomed by Port of Osaka

In April, the Port of Osaka played host to maiden calls from three cruise ships, bringing a large influx of passengers to the Japanese port.

Fleet-Wide Container Tracker Launched by Hapag-Lloyd

Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has set a global precedent by introducing a fleet-wide, Internet of Things-based tracking system for dry containers.

Light Upgrade for Carnival Magic's Showtime Theatre

The Showtime Theater aboard the Carnival Magic, which seats 1,500, recently underwent an enhancement with the installation of new lighting.

Welcome Departure for Vessels Trapped in Baltimore Harbor

Four vessels previously confined to Baltimore since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse last month have navigated the newly opened deeper channel

Philippines Eyes Greater Share of the Cruise Market

The Philippines, as a budding cruise destination in Asia, is actively working to draw more cruise ships and brands to its coastlines and ports.

Liberian-flagged Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Off Argentina

Last night, (Tuesday) a Liberian-flagged kamsarmax bulk carrier called the YM Pioneer ran aground near Bahia Blanca port in Argentina.

Listing Cargo Ship Makes Distress Call to Suez Canal Authority

April 23, the Suez Canal Authority was alerted to an emergency involving an inland cargo ship, Labatros, at the northern end of the Suez Canal.

Vessel Sinks, Four Missing After Bridge Collision in China

April 23, an accident occurred when a vessel en route to Danganzhou Tailwater collided with the Jiujiang Bridge in Guangdong province, China.

Far East - South America East Coast Service Update by Yang Ming

Yang Ming has announced plans to revamp its Far East to the East Coast of South America (FE-ECSA) shipping network starting in early May 2024.

American Cruise Lines Kicks Off Biggest Season To Date

American Cruise Lines kicks off its most extensive season on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, with sailings scheduled from April to early November.

£8m Fund to Launch Smart Shipping & AI Feasibility Study in UK

UK Maritime Minister unveils an £8 million ($9.85 million) initiative aimed at advancing smart shipping technologies through feasibility studies.

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