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.

Suezmaxes Proving Still popular with Greek Owners

The demand for new tanker ships among Greek shipping companies continues to be strong, especially in the suezmax category.

Maersk Considers Potential Acquisition of DB Schenker

The Danish financial newspaper Børsen reports that Maersk, the world's number two shipping company, is considering the purchase of DB Schenker.

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth-largest container shipping company, has inaugurated its West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai.

2010 Cape Sold by NGM Energy for $32.5m

In its latest transaction, NGM Energy has offloaded a capesize vessel constructed in 2010 – which it acquired four years ago for $18 million

Huntington Beach Oil Sheen Response Wrapped Up

On Monday, a Unified Command wrapped up its operations addressing an oil slick observed off Huntington Beach on California's coastline.

Sanko Steamship Says Goodbye to Last Vessel

Sanko Steamship has sold its final vessel, the three-year-old, 82,000 deadweight tonnage, Tsuneishi-built Sanko Hawking.

Blystad Group's PSV Employed by Shell for One Year

The Blystad Group's Songa Commander, a platform supply vessel, has found a new role working for Shell in the UK North Sea.

Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Rescues 14 Stranded at Sea

March 3rd, the Icon of the Seas, known as the world's largest cruise ship, came to the rescue of 14 people who had been adrift at sea for 8 days

Two Oldest Vessels Sold Off by Swire Bulk

According to brokerage reports, Swire Bulk from Singapore has recently sold its two oldest vessels, namely the Lintan and the Liangchow.

Kyrgyzstan Becomes the IMO's Newest Member

The International Maritime Organization has welcomed the Kyrgyz Republic as a member despite the Central Asian country not having ocean access.

$760M US Investment Helps South Korea Automate Incheon New Port

South Korean announces plans to strengthen the nation's aviation & maritime sectors by implementing a series of development initiatives in Incheon

Oil Stops Leaking from Capsized Barge Off Tobago

The leakage from an overturned barge close to the Caribbean island of Tobago has ceased while the government has announced efforts to salvage it.

Two Containers of Oranges Ignite in S. Korean Ports

March 4, South Korea's Changwon province, two refrigerated containers of oranges imported from the US caught fire in two incidents at local ports

Shuttle Tanker Newbuild Order in South Korea by TEN

Tsakos Energy Navigation, a Greek shipping firm, has again chosen Samsung Heavy Industries for the construction of additional shuttle tankers.

Volkswagen Sued by Allianz & MOL Over Felicity Ace Sinking

Owner of the Felicity Ace and its insurance provider have initiated legal action against Volkswagen, attributing her sinking to the car manufacturer

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