Maritime Bell Staff

South Korea to Invest $150B in Boosting U.S. Shipbuilding

MSC Releases 2024 Report, Reaffirms Net-Zero Goal by 2050

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reinforcing its long-term goal of achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050

Engine Room Fire Breaks Out on Pumba in Red Sea Transit

July 29th, a fire broke out in the engine room of the Pumba, a Liberia-flagged container vessel, while the ship was sailing through the Red Sea.

Cartagena Expands Cruise Capacity With City Integration Plan

The Port of Cartagena, Spain is welcoming cruise tourism and has ample room for growth, says Hortensia Sánchez, head of business development.

Disney Magic Sails 10-Night Caribbean Voyage from Florida

Disney Magic recently departed Port Canaveral for a 10-night cruise through the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, along with stops in the Bahamas.

Royal Caribbean Expects Strong Earnings Growth by 2028

Royal Caribbean Group is poised for a major boost in earnings by 2028, driven by the addition of new ships and a number of expanded offerings.

Ukraine to Launch Remote SID Service for Stranded Seafarers

Ukraine is to roll out a program aimed at enabling remote processing of SIDs, providing support to thousands of crew members stranded overseas.

Princess Updates Plus Package With Unlimited Specialty Drinks

Princess Cruises has announced additional enhancements to its Premier and Plus Packages, following initial updates shared earlier this week.

RC Ilma Debuts in Gothenburg with LNG Bunkering Stop

Luxury megayacht RC Ilma made its inaugural stop at the Port of Gothenburg as part of its maiden voyage and underwent successful LNG bunkering.

Extinction Rebellion Targets Cruise Ship in Amsterdam Protest

Environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion launch protest at the Port of Amsterdam, aiming to disrupt the docking of Celebrity Eclipse.

350 Offshore Workers Threaten Strikes Over Pay Disputes

Roughly 350 offshore workers are preparing to strike amid ongoing pay disputes with Repsol, CNOOC, and MCL Medics, according to UK union, Unite.

Crew Member Lost Overboard on Icon of the Seas

On July 24th, the crew aboard Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas experienced a truly devastating day when a fellow crew member went overboard.

Fuel Spill in Elbe After Collision Between Two Vessels

July 23, a collision occurred on the Elbe River, Germany, involving a German-flagged oil tanker and a Dutch-flagged offshore supply vessel.

Protesters Force Israeli Cruise Ship to Bypass Syros Port

July 22, Israeli-owned cruise ship Crown Iris was denied entry to the Greek island of Syros after being met by demonstrators with Palestinian flags