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.

P&O Cruises Ups Balcony Cabin Onboard Spending Money

P&O Cruises is providing up to £520 in onboard spending money per balcony cabin for select Mediterranean itineraries booked by July 15, 2024.

Greece to Consider Cap on Cruise Ship Visits

Greece is contemplating limiting the number of cruise ships visiting its shores due to a surge in passengers causing overcrowding on the islands.

Australian Government Approves Fourth Offshore Wind Zone

The Australian government has approved its fourth offshore wind zone, this time located off the coast of Illawarra, despite opposition from locals.

Shipping Company & Master Charged for Svalbard Breach

Norwegian authorities have charged a shipping company and a captain with violating the Svalbard Environmental Act for carrying HFO in Svalbard.

Names for Orphaned Moose Welcomed by Holland America

Holland America Line is giving fans the opportunity to name an orphaned moose calf, which was rescued with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

MSC Cruises Press Release Lays Out Leadership Changes

MSC Cruises USA announces President Rubén Rodríguez will retire from his position effective April 30, 2025, in line with long-term personal plans

MSC Vessel Hit with Arrest Warrant After Speeding Incident

The US Court issue arrest warrant for MSC Michigan VII following a lawsuit by a terminal operator claiming the vessel damaged a Charleston Pier.

Celebrity Chefs Onboard with Sixthman's Foodie Cruise

Sixthman reveals second Chefs Making Waves cruise, set to feature renowned chefs, personalities, and authors, scheduled for the spring of 2025.

Five Cruise Lines Reap Blue Circle Awards in Vancouver

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority honored environmental leadership at the Port of Vancouver through its yearly Blue Circle Awards.

Indian Master Banned from Foreign Travel After Oil Spill

Media reports say that the Captain of a vessel, an Indian national, is banned from leaving the country due to an investigation into an oil spill.

Main Baltimore Shipping Channel Due to Reopen at Weekend

The main shipping channel into Baltimore port will reopen this weekend, 75 days after a 9,962 TEU containership lost power and hit a bridge.

Chinese Seafarers Reap Largest Global Wage Increase

China has experienced the most significant rise in seafarer wages among the major seafaring nations in international shipping in recent years.

New Financial Service Model for Port Calls Launched

Wilhelmsen Port Services, in partnership with Round Fort Capital, introduced a new financial service at the Posidonia exhibition in Greece.

COSCO Adapts Four 16,000 TEU Newbuilds to Run on Methanol

COSCO Shipping Lines has announced a transition for four of its new 16,000 TEU vessels to dual-fuel methanol, moving away from conventional fuel.

TEN Sells Two More Vessels in Bid to Revitalize Fleet

Greek shipping company Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has recently sold two more vessels as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy.

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