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.

European Union Introduces Revised Sanctions on Oil Price Cap

The EU has recently announced its twelfth round of sanctions aimed at Russia, significantly focusing on the regulation of tanker transactions.

US Maritime Protection Mission in Red Sea Joined by 9 Nations

The U.S Secretary of Defense has announced the launch of a coalition of those countries that are willing to protect maritime trade in the Red Sea

Panama Canal to Increase Daily Transits Next Month

Starting from January, the Panama Canal Authority will increase daily transits to 24, following consistent rain over the last 6-week period.

Naval Escort Operation in the Red Sea Led by US

Due to attacks on merchant shipping by Iranian-backed Houthis in the waters surrounding Yemen in recent weeks trade between Europe & Asia has slowed

Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey to Remove Mines from Black Sea

Over the nearly 2-year duration of the war, the detection of mines in the Black Sea has been a problem in the conflict between Ukraine & Russia

Japan Announces Successful Bids in Offshore Energy Auction

Three offshore wind farm operators were selected by Japan's ministries of industry and land on Wednesday.

Hydrotug 1 is the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug

The world’s first hydrogen-powered tugboat successfully launched by Belgian shipping and cleantech group, CMB.TECH & the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.

First Methanol Dual-Fuel Ship by X-Press Feeders Ready

X-Press Feeders, has revealed the first of 14 methanol dual-fuel ships, with plans in the Baltic to create a green feeder network.

Toyo Secures Deal with VARD for Tailored Hybrid Cable Layer

VARD inks $200 million agreement with Toyo. The contract covers planning and construction of an advanced hybrid cable lay and construction vessel

Now Direct Rail Cargo Between Rijeka & the Czech Republic

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal said first direct freight, container, and train connection from Rijeka to Czech Republic is now launched.

Container Volume at GPA Increased by 18%

According to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the port of Savannah handled 530,800 TEU in July, a rise of 18% over the same period in 2021.

NYK’s LNG to Ammonia Fuel Tugboat Plan Pushes Forward

Agreement between NYK & Keihin Dock Co., Ltd, a member of the NYK Group, is reached for the modification of a tugboat to ammonia-fuel standards.

Prax Group Acquires New 68 Meter Tanker

The Prax Group of Companies company, Harvest Energy Marine, has announced the acquisition of the Fortuna II, a brand-new tanker.

Karpowership Fails to Overturn Environmental Ruling

After receiving objections from environmentalists over Karpowership's impact on fisheries & ecosystems South Africa rejects original proposal.

Russia Has a New Oil Trade Route

In light of impending Western sanctions against Moscow, Russia appears to have discovered a new method of selling oil: El Hamra oil port, Egypt.

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