Maritime Bell Staff

U.S. CBP Removes Cruise Crew Member From Pearl Mist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues enforcement activity of cruise ship crew following deportation of 27 workers last month.

A Border Patrol vehicle near a fenced off area

Drunken Officer Blamed for Ship Collision in Denmark

Cargo ship collides with yacht and port infrastructure in Danish port of Korsør after intoxicated captain attempts to maneuver vessel.

a map showing where Korsør is located in Denmark with an insert showing the port's layout

Vancouver Marks One Million Biometric Cruise Passengers

The Port of Vancouver reaches significant milestone, welcoming its one millionth cruise passenger through its facial biometric embarkation system.

The Vancouver cruise terminal with a cruise ship docked alongside

Alaska Cruise Cut Short After Zaandam Propulsion Issue

Holland America's Zaandam was forced to cancel the remainder of its Alaska itinerary after experiencing a propulsion problem.

Close up of a Holland America cruise ship's hull

Greek Police Arrest Man Over Suspected Cruise Ship Plot

Greek authorities have detained a Palestinian man suspected of being involved in an alleged plan that may have targeted an Israeli cruise ship.

A Greek police car

Retail Giant Lidl's Tailwind Registers First Ship Under German Flag

Tailwind Shipping Lines, the container shipping subsidiary of German retailer Lidl registers its first vessel under the German flag.

The exterior of a Lidl supermarket

Carnival Unveils Plans for America’s 250th Anniversary

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed a wide-ranging lineup of events and celebrations to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

A Carnival cruise ship with the Stars and Stripes flag in the background

Port of Vancouver Highlights 2026 Cruise Plans

Port of Vancouver's 2026 cruise newsletter outlines prep for the FIFA World Cup and celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Canada Place.

A cruise ship docked at Vancouver Cruise Terminal

MOL Joins $5 Billion US Floating Louisiana LNG Project

MOL, Delfin Midstream, Vitol and investors approve final investment decision for a major offshore floating liquefied natural gas project in the US.

Silhouette of a floating LNG project on the horizon at sunset

U.S. National Science Foundation Scales Back Ocean Monitoring Network

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced plans to significantly reduce one of the world's largest ocean observation systems.

The sun setting over the ocean

Trump Administration Sued by New York Over Offshore Wind Lease Cancellation

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

An offshore windfarm

MSC Ship Damaged in Third Iraq Attack

MSC container ship suffered damage in what appears to be the third reported maritime attack off Iraq since the U.S.-Iran conflict began.

An MSC container ship at sea

Dali Bridge Collapse Trial Delayed After Settlements

A federal judge has put on hold the highly anticipated civil trial concerning the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Maryland, before its collapse

Worker Dies in Fatal Accident at Port of Hamburg

Worker loses life following an accident aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Hamburg on May 29 after being struck by a heavy object.

Cranes at the Port of Hamburg, germany

Ming Yang Eyes Stake in Canadian Offshore Wind Project

Wind turbine manufacturer Ming Yang Smart Energy signs MOU with Oceanic Wind Energy to explore offshore wind development in Hecate Strait.

An offshore wind farm's turbines

Record-Breaking Posidonia Opens in Athens, Greece

Posidonia, widely regarded as the world's leading shipping exhibition, opens in Athens today with record participation recorded.

A view across Athens, Greece

Swan Hellenic Expands Presence in Latin America

wan Hellenic is seeing strong momentum throughout the Latin American market, according to the company’s Sales Director for the region.

A world globe showing Latin America

Maersk Settles $1.9 million FMC Detention Fee Case

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has reached a $1.9 million civil penalty settlement with Danish shipping company A.P. Moller – Maersk.

A Maersk container ship in a port

Chile Approves Major San Antonio Port Expansion

Chile has approved the long-planned Puerto Exterior expansion at the Port of San Antonio, creating a major new hub for container trade in South America.

The Port of San Antonio, Chile under a purple sky

Qingdao, China Advances Plans for New Coastal Cruise Ship

The coastal city of Qingdao in China has moved closer to developing its first domestically designed coastal cruise ship after launching a major tender.

Qingdao skyline at night as viewed from the water