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.

Hong Kong Launches New Maritime Development Board

Several key figures from Hong Kong shipping have been appointed to the new Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board which launched Monday.

Tugboat Sinks After Collision in Port of Barcelona

A tugboat named Cala Gullo sank in Spain’s Port of Barcelona on Monday, June 30, after it collided with a Malta-registered container vessel.

Indian Navy Assists Tanker Fire in Gulf of Oman

On June 29, a fire broke out aboard the Yi Cheng 6, a Palau-flagged oil product tanker, while it was sailing through the Gulf of Oman.

Princess Cruises Wins Big for Outstanding Wine Selection

Wine lovers have another reason to set sail with Princess Cruises. The cruise line has just earned high praise from Wine Spectator magazine.

Costa Fortuna Launches Summer Voyages From Piraeus

Costa Fortuna officially begins summer cruise season in the Eastern Med, following a spring schedule in the Canaries and parts of Western Europe.

Ferry Collision During Docking at Greek Port on June 26

June 26, Port of Igoumenitsa, Greece, two passenger vessels, RoRo passenger ferry Catania made contact with the Greek-flagged ferry Kydon Palace.

Ferry Runs Aground Near Bali, All Passengers Safe

Indonesian-flagged Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Gerbang Samudra 2 ran aground on a coral reef 100 meters from the Gilimanuk Ferry Terminal in West Bali

Batam Shipyard Fire Claims Four Lives, Injures Five More

A fire erupted on June 24 aboard the Federal II, an FSO vessel, while it was undergoing maintenance at ASL Shipyard in Batam, Indonesia.

Carnival CEO Comments on Middle East, Eyes Future Risks

Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival, opened the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call with remarks about the recent developments in the Middle East.

Labor Strike Forces Carnival Ship From Dry Dock Early

Carnival seeks €4.5 million from Spain’s Navantia shipyard following disruption that forced early withdrawal of Carnival Liberty from dry dock.

Norwegian Viva Wake Stirs Environmental Concerns

Drone footage recently filmed in the port of Volos, Greece has sparked discussion following the departure of the cruise ship Norwegian Viva.

Alter Ego VLCC Sold Again Amid Strong Market Trends

The 300,000 dwt crude carrier Alter Ego, a vessel with a rich past, has changed ownership for the ninth time in nearly two decades of service.

Passenger Ship Arminius Collides with Freighter in Germany

The passenger vessel Arminius, carrying 170 people, was involved in a collision with an unidentified cargo ship on the Mittelland Canal.

Greece to Introduce Cruise Passenger Fee Starting July 2025

Starting July 1, 2025 Greece will introduce a tax for cruise ship passengers disembarking in the country, according to reports from Greek media.

Half Moon Cay Anchors Holland America’s New Campaign

Half Moon Cay plays a central role in Holland America Line’s newly launched “Refreshingly Free” campaign, which rolled out earlier this month.

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