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.

Carnival to Deploy Miracle & Spirit in Alaska for Summer '26

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will be sending the Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit to Alaska during the summer of 2026.

Tugboat Oshio Sinks at Singapore Port: One Crew Member Dead

On September 4, at approximately 2:15 PM local time, a tugboat, Oshio, went down in Singapore's Eastern Anchorage, within the port limits.

MSC Containership Loses 46 Containers Amid Rough Weather

The South African Maritime Safety Authority said 46 containers were lost overboard from the containership MSC Antonia due to severe weather.

Seafarers Abandoned on Aging Tugboat After Owner Changes Flag

Four seafarers have been left stranded aboard the 60-year-old tugboat Wycliffe after the shipowner switched the vessel’s flag state to Vanuatu.

Australia Designates New Offshore Wind Zone Near Bunbury

The Australian government has announced the designation of a new offshore wind area located in the Indian Ocean near Bunbury, Western Australia.

COSCO Continues Expansion with Major Dry Bulk Vessel Order

COSCO Shipping has extended its aggressive expansion strategy by placing a substantial newbuilding order in the dry bulk sector.

Norwegian Jade Kicks Off Fall Cruise Season in Boston, USA

The Norwegian Jade has recently docked in Boston, marking the start of its fall cruise season in the U.S. Northeast and Canada.

The World Announces Epic 2025 Voyage Across Six Continents

The World, a luxury residential ship, has revealed its 2025 voyage, which will traverse five oceans and six continents, according to the company.

Fremantle Port: Tall Ship Damaged by Container Vessel

In an incident early this morning, Australia’s largest sail-training tall ship sustained severe damage after being hit by the Maersk Shekou.

Crystal Opens 2026 Bookings, Includes Japan Cherry Blossoms

Crystal has opened bookings for 2026 and will take travelers to a variety of destinations, including Indonesia, Japan, Africa, and the USA.

Port State Control to Launch Crew Wage Inspection Campaign

The Tokyo and Paris MoU on Port State Control gears up to initiate a three-month joint concentrated inspection campaign focused on crew wages.

Yang Ming Expands Owned Fleet with Early Ship Purchases

Taiwanese liner operator Yang Ming Marine Transport is growing its owned fleet by ending the charters of two 12,000 TEU ships ahead of schedule.

Viking Takes Cautious Approach to Chinese Market Expansion

Viking is approaching the Chinese market with caution, as discussed by CFO Leah Talactac during the company’s second quarter earnings call.

Panama Canal to Implement Long-Term Slot Allocation System

Panama Canal to introduce long-term slot allocation system aimed at enhancing transit certainty, flexibility, particularly for neopanamax locks.

Cargo Vessel Heemskerkgracht Runs Aground Near Montreal

The Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that a general cargo ship, the Heemskerkgracht, ran aground in the Kahnawake region close to Montreal.

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