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.

True Crime Cruise Aboard Norwegian Joy Cancelled

A themed cruise to be centered on true crime and scheduled to sail on the cruise ship Norwegian Joy in early 2026, has been officially cancelled.

Greek Cargo Ship Niki Runs Aground Near Santa Flavia

A Greek-flagged cargo vessel named Niki ran aground on September 11th at Formica Rock, close to Porticello near Santa Flavia, Italy.

Crew Feedback Makes Princess Cruises Revise Tattoo Policy

Princess Cruises has announced adjustments to its recently unveiled crew tattoo policy following concerns raised by employees across its fleet.

Carnival and Van Leeuwen End Summer with Sunscreen Ice Cream

Carnival Cruise Line teams up with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to debut a one-of-a-kind sunscreen-flavored ice cream to commiserate the end of summer.

Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt

Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit

NYK Warns of Fraudulent Emails and Social Media Scams

Japanese shipping company NYK has alerted clients and partners to fraudulent emails and social media messages falsely claiming to represent them.

Cunard Alters Alaska Cruise Plan After Tracy Arm Landslide

Cunard has announced a change to the itinerary of the Queen Elizabeth after a landslide impacted the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, USA.

Bangladesh Moves Ahead with First Deep-Sea Port Plan

Bangladesh is pressing forward with advanced plans to establish its first deep-sea port, set to be located at Matarbari on Maheshkhali Island.

Dutch Cargo Ship Thamesborg Grounds in Canadian Arctic

The Thamesborg, a 12-year-old Dutch general cargo vessel of 21,359 dwt, was reported to have run aground in the Canadian Arctic over the weekend.

Cargo Vessel Fire Contained at Haifa Port

On September 4th a fire erupted on the Panama-registered cargo ship Meike while it was docked at the port of Haifa, Israel. No injuries occurred.

Le Havre Hosts First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering

The Port of Le Havre marked its first ship-to-ship bunkering operation on August 28, following the terminal’s LNG-ready certification in June.

AIDA Opens New School in Cambodia Through Charity Drive

AIDA Cruises announces completion of new school in Cambodia, funded through its AIDA Cruise & Help program with donations from guests and crew.

Costa Expands Winter 2025-26 Mediterranean & Global Routes

Costa has revealed plans to enhance its winter 2025-26 schedule by introducing two fresh Mediterranean itineraries featuring the Costa Toscana.

Genting Dream Rescues Stranded Boater in Malacca Strait

Cruise ship Genting Dream came to the aid of a lone boater in the Strait of Malacca on September 3rd, while sailing from Singapore to Phuket.

Dockworker Dies During Cruise Ship Ops in Piraeus

A 62-year-old dockworker passed away on Monday morning while handling luggage operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal.

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