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.

AIDAluna and AIDAbella Set for Major Renovations

AIDA Cruises has revealed that both AIDAluna and AIDAbella will undergo extensive refurbishments at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille.

Man Falls Off Dock Filming Royal Caribbean’s New Ship

Passengers on the Star of the Seas experienced an unexpected moment of alarm when the ship’s emergency “Oscar, Oscar, Oscar” signal sounded.

Spain’s First Bio-LNG Bunkering Completed in Algeciras

Switzerland-based energy provider Axpo has successfully completed the first ship-to-ship Bio-LNG bunkering operation in Algeciras, Spain.

Princess Cruises Plans Largest Japan Season in 2027

Princess Cruises unveils plans for its most expansive Japan cruise season to date, to launch in 2027 with two ships sailing from the Tokyo area.

MSC Meraviglia to Homeport in Miami for Winter 2026-27

MSC Cruises announces shift in deployment plans for the MSC Meraviglia, confirming the ship will operate out of PortMiami rather than New York.

Cargo Ship Ironhide Rescued After Engine Failure in Turkey

On August 5th, the general cargo vessel Ironhide, sailing under the Vanuatu flag, encountered engine failure while navigating Turkish waters.

Koper Unveils Eco-Friendly Cruise Terminal by Old Town

The city of Koper, Slovenia, has launched a new environmentally conscious cruise terminal, reinforcing its role as a prominent hub in the Adriatic

FBI Investigating Alleged Assault on Carnival Breeze

FBI opens an investigation into an alleged sexual assault reported aboard the Carnival Breeze during a recent cruise departing from Galveston, TX

Bilbao Port Awards €11.49M Contract for Solar Power Plant

The Port Authority of Bilbao awards €11.49 million contract for the creation and upkeep of a new solar power facility at the Port of Bilbao.

Holland America Adds Authentic Neapolitan Pizza at Sea

Holland America Line teams up with Caputo, a century-old flour mill from Naples to introduce freshly made Neapolitan-style pizza across its fleet

Panama Tightens Registry Rules on Older Bulkers and Tankers

Panamanian Ship Registry introduces regulation that prohibits bulk carriers and oil tankers older than 15 years from registering under its flag.

Norwegian Getaway Alters Itinerary for Oct. 2025 Cruise

Norwegian has updated the itinerary for the Norwegian Getaway’s October 29, 2025, sailing, citing port availability issues in the Bahamas.

Norwegian Reports Record Q2 Revenue, Eyes Expansion Ahead

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings shared its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025 and outlined expectations for the rest of the year

20 Carnival Ships to Visit Celebration Key Through 2026

Carnival’s private destination Celebration Key, welcomed its first guests mid-July and is set to receive visits from 20 different Carnival ships.

Ever Feat Arrives in Montevideo After Storm Damage at Sea

July 29th, the Ever Feat docked at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay following severe weather encountered off the coast of Rio Grande, Brazil.

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