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.

£8m Fund to Launch Smart Shipping & AI Feasibility Study in UK

UK Maritime Minister unveils an £8 million ($9.85 million) initiative aimed at advancing smart shipping technologies through feasibility studies.

Royal Caribbean Hires Another Popular 'Chief Dog Officer'

Set to launch in August 2025, Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas will introduce a new family dog onboard, delighting both crew and guests.

2025 Sailings Announced by Riverside Luxury Cruises

Riverside Luxury Cruises has unveiled its 2025 schedule, offering over 170 departures across 52 unique itineraries, as per their press release.

Debut Winter Program in Mobile Concluded by Carnival Spirit

The Carnival Spirit recently completed its inaugural winter season operating from Mobile, Alabama in the United States.

Canada Announces Sharp Increase in Shipping Fines

Canada's Transport Minister, Pablo Rodriguez, has announced significant increases in fines for violations of the Canada Shipping Act.

Decrease in Blank Sailings Reported by Sea-Intelligence

Spot rates have been on a downward trend for several months. Shipping companies are considering two main approaches to counter this trend.

South Korean Chemical Tanker Runs Aground Off Japan

A UK-based marine insurance and claim consultant has reported that the chemical tanker Keoyoung Pioneer ran aground near Kuchinoshima Island.

TUI Reveals Naming Ceremony & Godmother for Mein Schiff 7

TUI Cruises announces the naming ceremony for its latest ship, the Mein Schiff 7, appointing Environmental Officer Fenia Kalachani as godmother.

2024 Cruise Season Launched in Ports of Stockholm

Ports of Stockholm has kicked off its 2024 cruise season with the arrival of the AIDAmar, a vessel from AIDA Cruises, at Stockholm on April 16.

Portland, Oregon Says Goodbye to Container Port

The only container terminal in Portland, OR is set to close end of September, as city officials decide to potentially repurpose the facility.

Singapore to Trial Digital Ship Identity Passes

Singapore is set to become a testing ground for the implementation of digital ship identity, including digital port clearance and bunkering.

Shanghai About to Be First to Handle 50m TEU in a Year?

Shanghai has established an unparalleled lead of 10 million TEUs over its closest competitor in the rankings of the world’s top 30 container ports

$53M Renovation Budget for Port of Galveston Cruise Terminal

Galveston Wharves has been awarded the 2024 Landmark Award by the Houston Business Journal for its $53M renovation & expansion of Cruise Terminal 25

2023 Saw Record Passenger Numbers, Reports Cruise Industry

The global cruise industry achieved a record number of passengers in 2023, marking a significant recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn.

Helsinki Port Traffic Disrupted Due to Political Strikes

Political strikes this spring disrupted container traffic at the Port of Helsinki for some four weeks, prompting operators & traders to switch to trucks

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