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.

MSC Seascape Set for Texas Debut with Galveston Arrival

MSC Cruises announces the MSC Seascape is one month away from making its Texas debut, with the ship scheduled to arrive in Galveston on November 7.

Ferry Collides with Another Vessel and Pier in Istanbul

October 6, the Turkey-flagged ferry Okmeydani was involved in a collision with another ferry before crashing into the pier at Sirkeci, Istanbul.

Royal Caribbean Unveils Family Cruises on Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean reveals lineup of family-friendly cruises aboard Legend of the Seas, featuring enhanced dining and Broadway-caliber entertainment

Star Princess Crew Earns British Butler Certification

Princess Cruises unveils highly anticipated Sanctuary Collection aboard the Star Princess, blending luxury comfort with world-class hospitality.

Queen Elizabeth Begins Journey to PortMiami For Winter Season

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth has set sail on a repositioning voyage from Seattle to PortMiami, marking the start of its first Caribbean winter season

Margaritaville at Sea to Homeport in Miami From 2027

PortMiami has announced that it will soon become the new homeport for Margaritaville at Sea, with operations beginning in early 2027.

Bulk Carrier Manitoulin Grounds in St. Lawrence River

On October 2nd, the Canadian-flagged self-discharging bulk carrier Manitoulin ran aground in the St. Lawrence River near Cardinal, Canada.

Greenpeace Blocks LNG Terminal in Zeebrugge Protest

October 1st, Greenpeace activists staged a blockade at Belgium’s LNG import terminal in Zeebrugge, targeting LNG imports from Russia and the US.

Carnival Brands Plan Mid-Life Refits Like AIDA Evolution

Several Carnival Corporation brands are preparing to launch mid-life ship refurbishment projects modeled after AIDA’s Evolution drydock initiative

Carnival and AIDA Lead Carnival Corp’s Brand Rankings

Of Carnival Corporation’s eight cruise brands, Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises are currently at the top of the company’s internal rankings.

Four Filipino Crew Deported From Jewel Of The Seas

Four Filipino crew members aboard Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas were deported by U.S. authorities shortly after docking in Fort Lauderdale.

Vehicle Carrier Strikes Lock at Zeebrugge Port

Balneário Camboriú to Become MSC Cruises Homeport

Starting from the 2025-2026 and from January through Marchseason, Balneário Camboriú, Brazil will officially serve as a homeport for MSC Cruises.

Mardi Gras Makes Inaugural Call at Tenerife Port

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras has made its first-ever visit to the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain on September 22nd, 2025.

Princess Cruises Restructures Food and Beverage Roles

Princess Cruises is rolling out major changes to its Food & Beverage department, with a new structure coming into effect on November 1st 2025.

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