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.

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.

MPA Suspends Glencore’s Licence

Following an inquiry into fuel contamination earlier this year, the MPA Singapore has decided to suspend Glencore's bunker permit for two months.

Additional Fee at NY & New Jersey Port Due to Container Pile Up

In effort to ease container congestion, the Port of New York & New Jersey unveiled new fees based on export volume and empty container weight.

MoU Signed by Rotterdam & Singapore Ports

MoU signed by the Port Authorities of Rotterdam and Singapore to create the longest green and digital shipping corridor in the world to date.

PETRONAS Signs MoU to Examine CCS Value Chain Opportunities

MoU signed by PETRONAS with 6 Korean businesses to conduct feasibility studies around developing value chain for CO2 capture, transport, storage.

Study on Carbon Capture and Storage on Ship Launches

The Qiyao Environmental Technology-created CCS idea has undergone laboratory testing and is currently undergoing continual optimization.

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