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.

Tsakos Expands Fleet with Purchase of Five Viken Tankers

Tsakos has been linked to acquiring five contemporary tankers through an agreement with Viken Shipping, a Norwegian company.

Two Missing SEALS Presumed Dead from Raid on Iran Ship

Military officials said that the U.S. Navy SEALs who went missing in the Gulf of Aden amidst a raid on an Iranian ship have still not been found.

Shipping Emissions Skyrocket Due to Cape Route Diversions

The recent shift in trade routes between Asia and Europe, triggered by the Houthis is significantly impacting the shipping industry's carbon footprint

Team Enlisted to Dismantle Trawler Grounded Near Portland ME

Local media reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has approved dismantling a trawler that ran aground near Portland, Maine, over the weekend.

Tragic Incident: Two Navy SEALs Lost Overboard Near Somalia

2 members of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs team disappeared off the coast of Somalia on Saturday during a crucial mission, reports the Washington Post

Pertamina Plans to Join Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2025

In an attempt to generate funds for their ambitious fleet expansion project, Indonesia’s Pertamina International Shipping plan to go public in 2025

Van Oord Takes Charge of Pivotal FSRU Jetty Construction in DE

Van Oord secures contract from FSRU Wilhelmshaven, a venture between ENGIE and TES for construction of FSRU jetty in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Financial Turmoil Hits Leading Shipbuilder in Vietnam

Vietnam shipbuilder SBIC formerly Vinashin, is poised for bankruptcy as numerous attempts to restructure the company have proven unsuccessful.

Euronav Plans for 120 Low-Carbon Ships Under New CEO Saverys

Alexander Saverys, recently appointed CEO of the tanker giant following a takeover battle, discussed how he views the Euronav fleet evolving.

TFG Marine Supports Fratelli Cosulich’s Methanol Dual-Fuel Tech

The Italian maritime firm Fratelli Cosulich has placed an order for its inaugural methanol dual-fuel chemical bunker tanker.

Fleet Modernization: Frontline Phases Out Five Senior VLCCs

John Fredriksen's maritime enterprise, Frontline, has officially announced the sale of its five most senior Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).

MOL's Game-Changing Investment in Wind Turbine Maintenance

MOL is expanding its commitment to the offshore wind industry through a partnership with Hokutaku, a company specializing in wind turbine maintenance.