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.

Ultramax Newbuild Contract Won by China's New Dayang

Chinese shipbuilder New Dayang has clinched new orders for ultramax bulk carriers from China Construction Bank (CCB) Financial Leasing.

Indian Naval Forces Seize Hijacked Bulk Carrier

An Indian Navy operation successfully reclaimed a Navibulgar bulk carrier, hijacked by Somali pirates three months prior, rescuing all 17 crew.

Thai Workers to Help Clear South Korean Shipyard Backlog

3,000 Thai welders and mechanical technicians will be dispatched to the five largest shipyards in South Korea.

LPG/Ammonia Carrier Named by Astomos Energy & NYK

NYK, in partnership with Astomos Energy Corporation recently celebrated the naming ceremony for their newly constructed LPG/Ammonia carrier.

UK Visa Law Changed Creating Potential Issue for Seafarers

Adjustments to British visa policies may put international crew at risk of being marooned in the UK should there be outstanding healthcare fees.

Port Sudan Bookings Resumed by Maersk

The Danish shipping giant previously limited its bookings to and from Port Sudan to connections with Europe, due to concerns in the Red Sea area.

Suezmaxes Proving Still popular with Greek Owners

The demand for new tanker ships among Greek shipping companies continues to be strong, especially in the suezmax category.

Maersk Considers Potential Acquisition of DB Schenker

The Danish financial newspaper Børsen reports that Maersk, the world's number two shipping company, is considering the purchase of DB Schenker.

New West Asian Regional HQ Opened by ONE in Dubai

Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world's sixth-largest container shipping company, has inaugurated its West Asia regional headquarters in Dubai.

2010 Cape Sold by NGM Energy for $32.5m

In its latest transaction, NGM Energy has offloaded a capesize vessel constructed in 2010 – which it acquired four years ago for $18 million

Huntington Beach Oil Sheen Response Wrapped Up

On Monday, a Unified Command wrapped up its operations addressing an oil slick observed off Huntington Beach on California's coastline.

Sanko Steamship Says Goodbye to Last Vessel

Sanko Steamship has sold its final vessel, the three-year-old, 82,000 deadweight tonnage, Tsuneishi-built Sanko Hawking.

Blystad Group's PSV Employed by Shell for One Year

The Blystad Group's Songa Commander, a platform supply vessel, has found a new role working for Shell in the UK North Sea.

Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Rescues 14 Stranded at Sea

March 3rd, the Icon of the Seas, known as the world's largest cruise ship, came to the rescue of 14 people who had been adrift at sea for 8 days

Two Oldest Vessels Sold Off by Swire Bulk

According to brokerage reports, Swire Bulk from Singapore has recently sold its two oldest vessels, namely the Lintan and the Liangchow.

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