Maritime Bell Staff

Four Tankers Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

UKMTO reports four vessels were attacked while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on September 28 and 29.

An aerial view of the Strait of Hormuz

Carnival Already Half Booked for 2027 at Record Prices

Carnival Corporation has already booked half of its available capacity for 2027, with occupancy and pricing reaching record levels.

The Carnival Radiance cruise ship moored at a dock

Indian Coast Guard Stabilizes Flooding Tanker Sea Gull 9

Indian Coast Guard carries out damage-control aboard product tanker after rapid flooding affected a ballast tank.

A map showing the incident where a tanker needed to be stabilized off the coast of Paradip, India

Two Cruise Ships Could Bring 9,334 Visitors to Tenerife

Two cruise ships could bring as many as 9,334 passengers to Santa Cruz de Tenerife within a short period of each other on October 10.

The cruise port at Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Norwegian Jade Repositions to Japan for Fall Cruise Season

The Norwegian Jade is currently making its way to Yokohama ahead of a fall deployment featuring cruises around Japan and South Korea.

The Norwegian Jade cruise ship at sea

Royal Caribbean Passenger Takes Cruise Ban Dispute to Court

Passenger prevented from boarding Royal Caribbean cruise pursues claim worth A$22,000 after cruise line placed him on “no sail” list.

Four Aces on a card table in a casino

Pete Tong Brings Ibiza Sound to P&O Cruises’ Arvia

DJ Pete Tong performs 90-minute set for P&O Cruises guests aboard the Arvia while the ship was docked at Ibiza's Botafoc Pier.

British DJ Pete Tong playing records at a club night

Two Workers Die in Accident at Singapore’s Tuas Port

Two workers have died after falling into the sea while carrying out stevedoring operations at Singapore's Tuas Port.

Tuas Port in Singapore at daybreak

Almost 80% of Landfill Waste Diverted by Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Group has announced that the company is now keeping almost 80% of its waste out of landfills.

Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas cruise ship at sea

MSC in Talks Over Possible Investment in Meyer Werft

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is reportedly holding discussions over a potential investment in German shipbuilder Meyer Werft.

An MSC container ship as seen from a wooden pier

MSC Musica Enters Drydock for Major 45-Day Refurbishment

MSC Musica arrived at Palumbo Malta Shipyard earlier this month to begin extensive refurbishment expected to last approximately 45 days.

The MSC Musica cruise ship at sea

Costa Cruises Becomes Main Sponsor of Virtus Bologna

Costa Crociere is moving into Italian basketball after agreeing a new partnership with one of the country’s most successful clubs.

A basketball and net

Dali Casualty Becomes Largest Loss in P&I Market History

The Dali casualty has become the biggest single loss ever recorded in the P&I insurance market, with reserves now exceeding $2.8 billion.

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Maryland, before its collapse

Six Cruise Ships Change Hands During September 2026

Six cruise ships are undergoing ownership, charter or operational changes during September, with deals being finalized and moves confirmed.

Two men in business attire shaking hands above a contract with cruise ships at a dock in the background

Hapag-Lloyd and DP World Sign Long-Term Africa Terminal Deal

Hapag-Lloyd enters into long-term agreement with DP World covering terminal capacity and port infrastructure in five African markets.

The port of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Norwegian Prima Hot Tubs Closed After Legionnaires’ Cases

NCLH temporarily closes hot tubs and heated whirlpools aboard Norwegian Prima while investigation takes place into Legionnaires’ disease,

A hot tub

COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Moves Toward Shanghai Listing

COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry has made its first official move toward securing an A-share listing on the Shanghai stock market.

A COSCO container ship moored in a port

Flexport Defeats Peloton’s $33.7M Claim Over Shipping Fees

Flexport successfully defends itself against $33.7 million Peloton claim with the FMC over detention, demurrage and storage charges.

A Peloton exercise bike in front of a blue neon wall

25 Dead After Fire on Bulk Carrier at Qingdao Shipyard

Twenty-five people have died after fire broke out aboard the dry bulk carrier Ocean Melody while the vessel was undergoing repair.

The Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Yard

Accident Aboard Sun Princess Results in Death of Minnesota Pastor

Minnesota pastor Stephen Junker has died after sustaining a serious spinal cord injury in a swimming pool aboard the Sun Princess.

The Sun Princess cruise ship at sea on an overcast day