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.

Listing Cargo Ship Makes Distress Call to Suez Canal Authority

April 23, the Suez Canal Authority was alerted to an emergency involving an inland cargo ship, Labatros, at the northern end of the Suez Canal.

Vessel Sinks, Four Missing After Bridge Collision in China

April 23, an accident occurred when a vessel en route to Danganzhou Tailwater collided with the Jiujiang Bridge in Guangdong province, China.

Far East - South America East Coast Service Update by Yang Ming

Yang Ming has announced plans to revamp its Far East to the East Coast of South America (FE-ECSA) shipping network starting in early May 2024.

American Cruise Lines Kicks Off Biggest Season To Date

American Cruise Lines kicks off its most extensive season on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, with sailings scheduled from April to early November.

£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.

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