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.

Cordelia Cruises to Acquire Two Ships from Norwegian Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a deal to transfer two of its Sun-class ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, to India-based Cordelia Cruises

Panama Canal Opens Bidding for New LPG Pipeline Project

The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a bidding process for a new liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pipeline.

Oil Spill Near Pulau Ubin Prompts Swift Cleanup Response

An oil spill has been confirmed by the Johor Port Authority after a slick was seen near the Eastern Johor Strait off the coast of Malaysia’s Pulau Ubin

South Korea Makes Record Cocaine Seizure from Cargo Ship

South Korean authorities have seized approx two tons of cocaine, the largest drug bust in the country’s history, aboard a bulk carrier in Gangneung

Two Inland Vessels Collide at Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland

April 2, collision took place between two Netherlands-flagged inland vessels at the Kreekrak Locks in Zeeland, close to the Dutch-Belgian border.

Margaritaville at Sea Reveals 2027 Cruise Itineraries

Margaritaville at Sea has announced its lineup for 2027 for the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, introducing the ship’s first-ever 8-night cruises

American Cruise Lines Reveals 2025 Antiques Cruise

American Cruise Lines unveils plans for an Antiques Theme Cruise set to sail June 16, 2025, as part of its Maine Coast and Harbors itinerary.

Japanese Shipbuilders Unite to Launch Marine Tech Lab

Leading Japanese shipyards and maritime organizations are partnering to create an advanced maritime technology research center at Osaka University

Speedboat Catches Fire Near Phuket, Injuring Six People

A speedboat caught fire and exploded off the coast of Thailand, on April 1, resulting in six people being injured. No fatalities were reported.

Norway’s Oil Fund Buys Stake in Major Offshore Wind Farms

Norges Bank Investment Management which manages the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund acquires 49% ownership stake in offshore wind projects.

Panama Deregisters 107 Sanctioned Ships from Registry

The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has removed 107 vessels flying the Panamanian flag that were listed under international sanctions.

Ill British Passenger Airlifted from Sky Princess Near Spain

Spanish maritime rescue services airlifted a British cruise passenger from Sky Princess on Wednesday evening after she experienced a medical emergency