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.

Fire Breaks Out on Chevron Oil Platform Near Cabinda

In the early hours of May 20, a fire broke out on Chevron's Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, situated off Cabinda.

MSC Cruises Orders Two More LNG-Powered World Class Ships

MSC Cruises has expanded its fleet plans with the order of two additional LNG-powered World Class ships from shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique

US Coast Guard Probes Back-to-Back Ship Fires in Puerto Rico

Estonia Approves First Offshore Wind Farm Building Permit

Man Tries to Board Cruise Ship via Rope at Sydney Port

In a bizarre moment at Sydney’s Circular Quay, a 29-year-old man attempted to climb aboard a cruise ship by scaling the mooring ropes.

Gothenburg Port Achieves Milestone in Green Bunkering

Regent Introduces Azure, a New Mediterranean Dining Venue

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces Azure, a Mediterranean-inspired dining experience that will debut aboard its ship, the Seven Seas Prestige.

NYK Group Welcomes Methanol-Powered Bulk Carrier

On May 13, Japanese shipping giant NYK Group celebrated the delivery and official naming of its new methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, Green Future

CMA CGM Launches Global Hiring Site for Seafarers

In response to the challenge of recruiting qualified maritime staff CMA CGM unveils CMASHIPS.com, a recruitment platform dedicated to seafarers.

Enchanted Princess to Host 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruise

Princess Cruises has added a third sailing to its 2026 Total Solar Eclipse series, announcing a 14-day cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess.

Mexico to Introduce $5 Cruise Passenger Tax in 2025

Starting in July 2025, cruise passengers arriving at Mexican ports will be subject to a new head tax, the Mexican government has announced.

Costa Fortuna to Exit Fleet in September 2026

Costa Cruises has confirmed that the Costa Fortuna, one of the oldest vessels in its fleet, will be departing in September 2026.

Freighter Carisma Collides with Two Cruise Ships in Cologne

On May 8, the inland freighter Carisma was involved in a collision with two Viking river cruise ships on the Rhine River in Cologne, Germany.

Anthem of the Seas Launches Inaugural Alaska Season

Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Anthem of the Seas, is making its debut in Alaska, marking its first deployment in the region.

NCLH Opens Modern Medical Clinic for Filipino Crew

Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its own dedicated medical clinic in the Philippines, designed specifically to serve its Filipino crew members.

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