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.

Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts

Production of Neste Renewable Diesel, a 100% renewable fuel, uses livestock & used cooking oil otherwise discarded by the food sector.

Trade Organizations Call for Review of EU Competition Rules

Trade organizations requesting the review of the European Union's Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for container shipping get underway.

Three Major Companies Plan to Bunker LNG in Egypt

EGAS, Kanfer Shipping, Leth Suez Transit hope to work with commodities traders to develop strategic, competitive LNG bunkering hub in Suez Canal.

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues

The AG Neptune, a 105,400 dwt vessel, was examined at the Port of Gladstone in June 2022, according to AMSA, which received a complaint.

Ban on Tanker After $120,000 in Unpaid Salary

Upon learning crew members were due more than $120,000 in salaries, officials barred an oil tanker from entering Australian ports for six months.

Deal Struck to Put an End to the Daewoo Shipyard Strike

Since June 2 120+ unionized DSME subcontractors have occupied a sit-in at the Okpo shipyard on Geoje Island calling for a 30 percent pay increase

D’Amico Secures Refinance

$82 million sustainability-linked loan for 4 company's tankers has been signed by d'Amico Tankers, a division of d'Amico International Shipping.

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released

The Kerala high court ordered the release of a Russian cargo ship on Wednesday after the parties reached a resolution through negotiation.

Biden Plans Wind Energy in the Gulf of Mexico

The Interior Department has identified prospective places in Gulf of Mexico to house wind turbines. President Biden to announce next stages.

Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax

As political pressure mounts on CMA CGM SA, one of the largest container carriers in the world, over its exceptional earnings, Saade spoke out.

MARAD Focuses on US Maritime Workforce

MARAD-run CoE program prioritizes on existing training institutions and aids the marine sector in obtaining/ retaining highly-trained staff.

Dockworkers in Liverpool to Vote on Strike Over Pay

In a disagreement over wages and working conditions, hundreds of dockworkers in Liverpool will cast their votes to decide whether to strike.

No Guarantee of Gas Supply for European Countries

In a statement dated Thursday, July 14th, Russia said that it has retroactively declared force majeure on gas supplies since June the 14th.

Singapore Bunker Sales Responsible for 40% SE Asia Pollution

The ICCT has released a white paper on greenhouse gas (GHG) air and water pollution linked to marine fuel sales. in the Singaporean Port.

Hydrogen Supply Chain from Portugal to Netherlands in Place

Study of green hydrogen supply network between Portugal & NL to be led by a consortium of Anthony Veder, Engie, Vopak, and Shell New Energies NL.

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