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.

Carnival and Van Leeuwen End Summer with Sunscreen Ice Cream

Carnival Cruise Line teams up with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream to debut a one-of-a-kind sunscreen-flavored ice cream to commiserate the end of summer.

Cruise Passenger Jumps Ship to Dodge Casino Debt

Most cruise passengers wait for the gangway to disembark but one man aboard Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas chose a far more dramatic exit

NYK Warns of Fraudulent Emails and Social Media Scams

Japanese shipping company NYK has alerted clients and partners to fraudulent emails and social media messages falsely claiming to represent them.

Cunard Alters Alaska Cruise Plan After Tracy Arm Landslide

Cunard has announced a change to the itinerary of the Queen Elizabeth after a landslide impacted the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska, USA.

Bangladesh Moves Ahead with First Deep-Sea Port Plan

Bangladesh is pressing forward with advanced plans to establish its first deep-sea port, set to be located at Matarbari on Maheshkhali Island.

Dutch Cargo Ship Thamesborg Grounds in Canadian Arctic

The Thamesborg, a 12-year-old Dutch general cargo vessel of 21,359 dwt, was reported to have run aground in the Canadian Arctic over the weekend.

Cargo Vessel Fire Contained at Haifa Port

On September 4th a fire erupted on the Panama-registered cargo ship Meike while it was docked at the port of Haifa, Israel. No injuries occurred.

Le Havre Hosts First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering

The Port of Le Havre marked its first ship-to-ship bunkering operation on August 28, following the terminal’s LNG-ready certification in June.

AIDA Opens New School in Cambodia Through Charity Drive

AIDA Cruises announces completion of new school in Cambodia, funded through its AIDA Cruise & Help program with donations from guests and crew.

Costa Expands Winter 2025-26 Mediterranean & Global Routes

Costa has revealed plans to enhance its winter 2025-26 schedule by introducing two fresh Mediterranean itineraries featuring the Costa Toscana.

Genting Dream Rescues Stranded Boater in Malacca Strait

Cruise ship Genting Dream came to the aid of a lone boater in the Strait of Malacca on September 3rd, while sailing from Singapore to Phuket.

Dockworker Dies During Cruise Ship Ops in Piraeus

A 62-year-old dockworker passed away on Monday morning while handling luggage operations for a cruise ship at the Piraeus Port Cruise Terminal.

J-ENG Unveils World’s First Ammonia-Fuelled Engine

J-ENG announces breakthrough in maritime’s decarbonization efforts with completion of world’s first full-scale commercial engine powered by ammonia

Recife Cruise Terminal to Be Privatized Under 25-Year Deal

Brazilian government confirms the start of a concession process to transfer management of Port of Recife’s cruise terminal to a private operator.

Carnival Adds Fresh Pastries to Breakfast Menus

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its breakfast offerings with freshly made pastries across the fleet, according to Brand Ambassador John Heald.

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