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.

Quantum & Ovation of the Seas to Sail from LA in 2025

Originally scheduled to operate in Asia, the Ovation of the Seas will now offer cruises departing from Los Angeles during the summer of 2025.

Bulk Carrier Grounded in Cape Fear River, North Carolina

A marine claim management company reported that the bulk carrier Yangze 6 ran aground on July 16 while navigating through the Cape Fear River, NC

Port of Long Beach Hits Record-Breaking June

In June, dockworkers and terminal operators processed 842,446 TEUs, representing a 41.1% increase compared to the same month last year.

Armed Incident Aboard Bulk Carrier Reported by ReCAAP

Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia reports an armed incident on bulk carrier Wadi Feran.

Windstar Cruises Announces Annual Christmas in July Sale

Windstar Cruises has announced the return of its annual "Christmas in July" Sale, which will run from July 17th until the 31st of the month.

Virgin Partners with SoulCycle for ‘Seas the Ride’ Campaign

Virgin Voyages collaborates with SoulCycle for ‘Seas the Ride,’ a new initiative that gives SoulCycle riders the opportunity to win a cruise.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Expands with New Yard in Jingjiang

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, China's largest privately owned shipbuilder, is expanding its operations by developing a new yard in Jingjiang City.

CMA CGM Suspected to be Behind Large Ship Order in S. Korea

CMA CGM is widely believed to be the European owner behind a recent significant ship order in South Korea with builds being split over two yards.

Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Sign Rail & Port Project Deal

Landlocked Botswana, with the third-largest coal reserves in Africa, is exploring a potential new export route via Mozambique and Zimbabwe

New Pizza Party Record Set Onboard Princess Cruises Ships

Chef Tony Gemignani and Princess Cruises has achieved a Guinness World Record title for the “World’s Largest Pizza Party” held aboard its ships.

Dorset UK; Local Economy Boosted by Unscheduled Cruise Stops

Portland Port, England saw a boost to the local economy this summer by accommodating unscheduled cruise calls, according to a press release.

Pact to Build Icebreakers Signed by Finland, Canada & USA

During this week's NATO summit, the US, Canada, and Finland have reached an agreement to collaborate on constructing more polar icebreakers.

Japanese Ferry Runs Aground in Hokkaido Harbor

A ferry, the Silver Breeze, with 140 passengers and crew members on board, ran aground in the West Harbor of Tomakomai, Hokkaido.

Listing Cargo Ship Now Aground Off South Africa

The Ultrabulk-managed general cargo ship, Ultra Galaxy, was abandoned by its 18-member crew on Monday after experiencing severe listing.

CMA CGM Broadens Horizons with Quantum Computing Investment

CMA CGM has made an investment in a French quantum computing company to develop optimization solutions for the maritime and logistics sectors.

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