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.

Mitsui’s Nippon Maru to Retire After 35 Years at Sea

Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru, operated by Mitsui Ocean Cruises, is to retire 10 May 2026, marking the end of more than 30 years of service.

Fashion Icons Set Sail for Transatlantic Fashion Week

Cunard reveals several of the world’s most renowned figures in fashion are aboard the Queen Mary 2 this week for “Transatlantic Fashion Week.”

MSC Meraviglia Uses Shore Power at Brooklyn Terminal

MSC Meraviglia successfully used shore power for the first time in New York, connecting to the grid at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on October 26

Fishing Boats Collide with Cargo Ship off Vietnam Coast

November 1st, approximately 15 kilometres from Vung Tau, southern Vietnam an incident involving two fishing boats and a cargo ship occurred.

MSC Fleet Surpasses 7 Million TEU Milestone

MSC, world’s largest container shipping line, reaches another record-breaking milestone with data showing its fleet now exceeding 7 million TEU.

Scenic Group Launches New Wine Group Travel Program

Scenic Group has unveiled its new Wine Group Program, created especially for wine lovers and travel advisors to design tailor-made group journeys.

India and Netherlands Sign MoU to Boost Maritime Ties

India and Netherlands sign an MoU and Letter of Intent aimed at strengthening maritime collaboration and developing a green digital sea corridor.

MSC Magnifica Begins Major Upgrade and Enhancement

Renovation work is underway on MSC Magnifica, marking the beginning of a major enhancement aimed at elevating guest experience across the fleet.

Royal Caribbean To Open Santorini Beach Club In 2026

Royal Caribbean unveils plans for a private destination in Santorini, continuing its strategic expansion of vacation experiences across the globe

Crew Member Goes Overboard From Viking Star In Aegean

A tragic incident occurred aboard the Viking Star when a crew member went overboard while the ship was sailing between Crete and Sicily on Monday

Two Missing After Ship Collision In Pearl River Estuary

A serious maritime collision occurred on October 25th near the Mayoushi Lightship in China’s Lingding Channel, within the Pearl River Estuary.

CMA CGM Vessel Mercosul Fortaleza Runs Aground In Amazon

The container ship Mercosul Fortaleza, operated by CMA CGM, ran aground in the Amazon River near Óbidos, Brazil, on the afternoon of October 24.

MSC Cruises Hosts Spooktacular Halloween At Sea

Through October 31, every ship in the fleet will transform into a world of spooky fun, offering entertainment for children and adults alike.

Teen Cruise Balcony Stunt Sparks Outrage Online

A reckless act aboard Wonder of the Seas ignites fury after a viral TikTok video showed two teens performing a perilous stunt on their balcony.

AIDA Cruises Unveils 2027-28 Winter Itineraries Worldwide

AIDA has officially opened bookings for its 2027-28 winter season, announcing more than 300 sailings across a variety of global destinations.

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