Maritime Bell Staff

OranjeWind Project to Add 66 Artificial Reef Cubes in North Sea

RWE and TotalEnergies sign agreement with UK-based ARC Marine to supply 66 reef cubes for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea.

IKEA Supply Becomes First Shipper to Join DCSA+ Initiative

IKEA Supply joins DCSA+, the Digital Container Shipping Association’s partnership program aimed at advancing digital standards across the sector.

Oceania Sonata to Debut Two New Culinary Concepts at Sea

Oceania Cruises announces two new dining concepts that will launch aboard the Oceania Sonata, revealed during a press conference at ILTM Cannes.

Cargo Ship Strikes Pier While Entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port

A cargo ship allided with a pier while entering Busan’s Gamcheon Port on December 1. All crew were unharmed and no marine pollution was reported.

Bondi Lifeguards Train in Vanuatu Through Carnival Program

Bondi lifeguards deliver vital water safety training to communities in Vanuatu as part of a Carnival Cruise Line initiative in the South Pacific.

GSL Expands Fleet With Purchase of Three 8,600 TEU Ships

Global Ship Lease (GSL), the New York-listed container ship owner, has agreed to acquire three 8,600-TEU vessels for a total of $90 million.

Pakistan Opens First Hong Kong Convention-Compliant Shipyard

Sailors Found Dead After Distress Call in Pirate-Prone Waters

Two discovered dead aboard their yacht after authorities responded to a distress signal sent on November 27th, off the coast of South Africa.

Russia Loses Bid to Rejoin IMO Council’s Top Category

Victory Cruise Lines Welcomes Photographer Gary Bogdon Aboard

Victory Cruise Lines announces photographer Gary Bogdon will sail on the Victory I as a guest lecturer, offering interactive photography sessions

Costa Smeralda Enters Dry Dock in Marseille for Scheduled Work

The Costa Smeralda cruise ship, operated by Costa Cruises, arrived at Chantiers Naval de Marseille on Tuesday for a planned dry dock period.

Azamara Launches Program for Pre-Cruise Dining, Spa Bookings

Azamara Cruises has rolled out a new pre-cruise reservations program that lets travelers book dining and spa services before they board.

Taiwanese Man Arrested in Philippines After Cruise Ship Arrival

A 54 year old Taiwanese man wanted by U.S. authorities was detained by officials after arriving on a cruise from Kaohsiung to the Philippines.

Search Continues After Passenger Falls From Disney Wonder

An elderly Australian passenger, a male aged 73, is missing after going overboard from the Disney Wonder ship during a cruise to New Zealand.