Maritime Bell Staff

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Cruise Lines Alter Routes as Hurricane Erin Advances

Cruise lines are continuing to revise itineraries in response to Hurricane Erin, which became a Category 4 storm as it moved across the Atlantic.

SCI Expands Fleet With New LPG Carrier Sahyadri

The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has strengthened its fleet to 57 vessels with the addition of a new LPG carrier named the Sahyadri.

Two Passengers Drown at Carnival’s New Bahamas Island

Two Carnival Cruise Line guests drowned within hours of each other while visiting Celebration Key, the company’s new private island in the Bahamas

Deadly Fire Erupts on Two Ships at South Korea Port

A tragic fire that took place on August 16th at Sinbuk Port in Yeosu, South Korea has left one seafarer dead and two others seriously injured.

AIDAprima to Sail New Winter Routes from Germany in 2025

AIDA Cruises has revealed a refreshed winter 2025-26 schedule for the AIDAprima, featuring a series of new itineraries departing from Germany.

Iraqi Navy Seizes Tanker in Anti-Smuggling Crackdown

An oil tanker flying the Liberian flag has been detained by the Iraqi navy at Basra amid ongoing efforts to combat oil smuggling operations.

New U.S. Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Imports

U.S. President Trump has authorized a new 25% tariff on goods from India, citing the country’s continued imports of Russian energy as the reason.

Cargo Vessels Collide Off Denmark, No Injuries Reported

An accident took place on the night of August 4th in the Samsø Bælt near Hatter Barn reef in Danish waters, involving a container and car carrier

NCLH Shifts Focus to Caribbean with Increased 2026 Capacity

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced a strategic shift in its deployment for 2026, increasing its presence in the Caribbean by 10 percent

Royal Caribbean Sees Q2 Costs Rise Despite Fuel Savings

Royal Caribbean Group reported an overall increase in expenses for the second quarter of 2025, with fuel costs being the only category to decline

Maltese Bulk Carrier Sparks Outcry Over Israel Coal Cargo

Maltese-flagged bulk carrier criticized for transporting coal bound for Israel’s Port Hadera. Activists argue it's breach of Colombian export ban

Engine Fire Breaks Out on Dutch Barge Near Lelystad

A fire erupted on August 3 in the engine room of the inland cargo barge Triangle while it was navigating the Markermeer near Oostvaardersdijk.

CBP to Enforce New Tariffs on China-Linked Vessels in 2025

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been tasked with administering a fee structure aimed at Chinese-owned, operated or constructed vessels

Ponant Backs Expedition Honoring 1985 North Pole Journey

Ponant Explorations is lending its support to a modern expedition retracing the historic 1985 voyage to the Geographic North Pole.

HD Hyundai Sued Over Key Bridge Collapse Switchboard Fault

Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine have filed a product liability lawsuit in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

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