Maritime Bell Staff

The staff at Maritime Bell work hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore Unite on Clean Power Deal

Energy firms from Malaysia, Vietnam & Singapore have signed a development agreement aimed at exporting clean energy from Vietnam to its neighbors

Police and Navy Conduct Terror Drill at Alicante Port

Spanish National Police and Navy forces executed a joint training exercise simulating a terrorist threat near Alicante's cruise terminal.

Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Strait; Crew Member Detained

A general cargo vessel ran aground in the Sound Strait which separates Sweden and Denmark. The incident is believed to be caused by alcohol.

Container Ship Capsizes Off Kochi, Crew Rescued Safely

A container ship, MSC ELSA 3, overturned approximately 38 nautical miles from the shore of Kochi, Kerala. All crew has been successfully rescued.

Disney Cruise Inspires Caribbean Students With Career Tours

Disney is expanding its youth outreach through the Treasure Tomorrow initiative, offering students across the Caribbean a firsthand look at maritime careers

Holland America Debuts Dutch-Inspired Tea Experience

Holland America Line has teamed up with Art of Tea to enhance its afternoon tea offerings by introducing a blend that pays homage to its heritage.

Egypt to Launch First-Ever Cruise Tourism Forum in June

Cairo is set to host the first edition of the Cruise Egypt Forum, under the theme “Navigate Egyptian Legacy”, from June 1st to 2nd, 2025.

Collision Between Container Ship and Russian Rescue Vessel

On May 20th, a container vessel struck the Russian-flagged salvage and rescue ship Spasatel Karev during docking maneuvers on the Neva River.

Cayman Voters Reject Cruise Berthing Development Plan

Cayman Island residents vote against plan to construct cruise ship facilities in George Town, showing public opposition to the proposed development

Two Cruise Passengers Evacuated Near Aceh Coast

Indonesian officials carry out emergency medical evacuation after two passengers aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Aceh became seriously ill.

HGK Gets Green Light for Remote Vessel Trials in Germany

HGK Shipping, a leader in inland shipping, has received approval to begin testing remote-controlled vessels on Germany's canal network.

Toddler Dies Suddenly on Costa Toscana Mediterranean Cruise

A sad incident occurred aboard the Costa Toscana when a two-year-old boy collapsed and died while the vessel was sailing between Italian ports.

Crew of Cargo Ship Fined for Cocaine Smuggling in Nigeria

May 15, a Nigerian court found the crew of the Chayanee Naree, guilty of trafficking approximately 32.9 kilograms of cocaine into the country.

CBP Seizes 150,000 Cigarettes from Cruise Ship Passengers

Two women returning from a brief cruise caught the attention of U.S. Customs officers when they arrived at Long Beach Cruise Terminal with ten suitcases

Madeira Students Explore Careers During Marella Ship Visit

Students were recently given a unique onboard experience aboard Marella Explorer due to a collab between Marella Cruises and the Ports of Madeira

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