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.

New Offers on Polar Expeditions Announced by Aurora

Aurora Expeditions has announced new promotions for its polar adventures in 2024 and 2025, as per a recent company statement.

2026 Launch of Solar Eclipse Itineraries for AIDA Cruises

AIDA Cruises is to offer solar eclipse cruises in 2026. Passengers will have the opportunity to observe the event from five different ships.

Explora Journeys Unveils Varied New Entertainment Program

Explora Journeys is unveiling a new entertainment lineup on the Explora I starting July 5th, as stated in a recent press release.

Cabin Giveaway for Travel Advisors by Riviera River Cruises

In honor of the 4th of July and Canada Day Riviera River Cruises has a giveaway to US and Canadian travel advisors, according to a press release.

Maersk Pulls Out of DB Schenker Acquisition

Danish container shipping giant Maersk has decided against acquiring the German logistics company DB Schenker citing potential integration issues

'Missing' Crew Member Found Onboard After Two Day Search

June 25th, bulk carrier, the Daiwan Glory, sent out a distress signal via the Japanese Coast Guard stating that a crew member had gone overboard.

Further Caribbean Itineraries Affected by Hurricane Beryl

After moving past Jamaica on Wednesday the 3rd of July, Hurricane Beryl continues to disrupt cruise ship schedules in the Caribbean.

Celestyal's Arabian Gulf Cruises Now Up to 50% Off

Celestyal has unveiled a new summer promotion offering up to 50% off on its Arabian Gulf voyages from 2024 through 2027, according to a statement

Nigerian Customs Showcase Illegal Weapons Haul from Turkey

July 1, Nigerian Customs Service displayed illegal weapons seized from a concealed shipping container that arrived from Turkey at the Port of Onne

New Hanseatic Global Terminals Revealed by Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd's terminal and infrastructure division has been renamed Hanseatic Global Terminals. The company is the world’s fifth-largest carrier.

ONE to Improve Thailand Indonesia Service

Ocean Network Express (ONE) will be upgrading its Thailand Indonesia Service (TID1) starting from July 10th 2024.

Vietnamese Offshore Wind Farm Announced by Doosan & Marubeni

South Korea’s Doosan Enerbility and Japanese conglomerate Marubeni have signed a MoU to advance offshore wind power development in Vietnam

MSC Diversifies Yet Again to Buy 15% Stake in Genoa Airport

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), flush with cash, has acquired a 15% stake in Genoa airport for an undisclosed amount of money.

Car Carrier Fleet Expected to Grow by 40% in Next Few Years

The booming market for PCTCs, where daily rates have hit six figures for months, is projected to expand by around 40% in the next few years.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Sets its Sights on Asia-Pacific

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is set to expand into the Asia-Pacific, introducing ten new itineraries from December 2025 through May 2026.

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