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.

Celebration Key Unveils First Holiday Decor & Seasonal Events

Carnival Cruise Line’s Grand Bahama destination Celebration Key has rolled out its first collection of holiday decorations and seasonal activities

French Senate Approves New €15 Cruise Passenger Tax

The French Senate has passed a new measure that would introduce a nationwide tax on cruise operations, according to a report from Le Figaro.

South Africa Refers Price-Fixing Case Against Major Lines

South Africa’s Competition Commission formally refers price-fixing case involving eight container carriers to the country’s Competition Tribunal

Philadelphia Begins Work on New Cruise Terminal for NCL

The Port of Philadelphia has officially broken ground on the long-anticipated PhilaPort Cruise Terminal, a new homeport for Norwegian Cruise Line

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Debuts Onboard Tattoo Studio

Margaritaville at Sea announces the Margaritaville at Sea Islander now features a dedicated tattoo studio, as per a recent social media update.

UK Storage Firm Builds Giant Advent Calendar From Containers

Ocean Advice Orders Eight Newbuild Cruise Ships in China

Ocean Advice, under United Waterways, finalizes agreement to construct eight cruise vessels from China Merchant Heavy Industry (Jiangsu) Shipyard

MSC Foundation, UNICEF Launch Education Program in Philippines

The MSC Foundation and UNICEF unveiled the next chapter of their 16-year partnership with an initiative supporting children in the Philippines.

AIDAprima Launches AIDA’s First Winter Season From Kiel

AIDAprima’s inaugural sailing to Northern Europe’s holiday markets has officially begun the company’s first winter season operating out of Kiel.

Costa Deliziosa Departs Barcelona to Begin 2026 World Cruise

The Costa Deliziosa has departed from Barcelona port, officially launching Costa Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise which will span the next 142 days.

Japan’s Shipping Giants Back New Effort to Revive Shipbuilding

Ponant Unveils Luxury Arts & Crafts Voyage Celebrating Italy

Ponant Exploration introduces themed cruise centered on Italian arts and craftsmanship, created in partnership with Gucci, Bottega Veneta and more

Search Underway for Missing U.S. Tourist in St. Martin

Authorities in St. Martin are appealing to the public for assistance after a U.S. tourist went missing during a shore excursion last week.

Greenock Cruise Port Celebrates Record Breaking Season

Greenock Cruise Port in Scotland, in the United Kingdom has wrapped up its most successful season ever, according to a recent press release.

Maersk Says No Fixed Date Yet for Suez Canal Return

Maersk says it has not committed to a date for resuming transits through the Suez Canal, even though the SCA announced their return in December.

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