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.

First Ship Built on Great Lakes in Nearly 40 Years Sets Sail

The 639-foot Mark W. Barker takes first trip from Fincantieri Bay Shipyard, Sturgeon Bay to transport raw materials & stone throughout the Lakes.

Pipeline Company to Pay Almost $1m for Oil Spill Clean Up

Nearly $1M in cleanup costs covered by owner of underwater oil pipeline that leaked 25,000 gallons of crude into the ocean off S. Cali last year.

Strike Over Pay Affects the Largest Container Port in the UK

Felixstowe port expected to shut down next month as a result of country's largest union members majority supporting strike action over salary.

Offshore Wind Solicitation for New York Released

3rd competitive offshore wind solicitation for NYC released with goal of obtaining enough clean, renewable energy to power min 1.5 million homes.

Iranian Tanker to Recover US-Confiscated Oil Cargo

Iranian-flagged ship moored off Piraeus is anticipated to return to Iran this week with a portion of its cargo that the USA had taken away.

Japan's 100% Biofuel Supply Trial Starts

Production of Neste Renewable Diesel, a 100% renewable fuel, uses livestock & used cooking oil otherwise discarded by the food sector.

Trade Organizations Call for Review of EU Competition Rules

Trade organizations requesting the review of the European Union's Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for container shipping get underway.

Three Major Companies Plan to Bunker LNG in Egypt

EGAS, Kanfer Shipping, Leth Suez Transit hope to work with commodities traders to develop strategic, competitive LNG bunkering hub in Suez Canal.

Australia Bans Tankers Due to Seafarers’ Welfare Issues

The AG Neptune, a 105,400 dwt vessel, was examined at the Port of Gladstone in June 2022, according to AMSA, which received a complaint.

Ban on Tanker After $120,000 in Unpaid Salary

Upon learning crew members were due more than $120,000 in salaries, officials barred an oil tanker from entering Australian ports for six months.

Deal Struck to Put an End to the Daewoo Shipyard Strike

Since June 2 120+ unionized DSME subcontractors have occupied a sit-in at the Okpo shipyard on Geoje Island calling for a 30 percent pay increase

D’Amico Secures Refinance

$82 million sustainability-linked loan for 4 company's tankers has been signed by d'Amico Tankers, a division of d'Amico International Shipping.

Held Russian Cargo Ship Released

The Kerala high court ordered the release of a Russian cargo ship on Wednesday after the parties reached a resolution through negotiation.

Biden Plans Wind Energy in the Gulf of Mexico

The Interior Department has identified prospective places in Gulf of Mexico to house wind turbines. President Biden to announce next stages.

Shipping CEO Rodolphe Saade Resists Windfall Tax

As political pressure mounts on CMA CGM SA, one of the largest container carriers in the world, over its exceptional earnings, Saade spoke out.

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