Maritime Bell Staff

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Iranian Forces Detain Product Tanker Talara Near Qeshm

The Talara, a Marshall Islands flagged tanker seized by Iranian forces on Friday has been located in the Khuran Strait, north of Qeshm Island.

Leading Light Wind Project Canceled by Developers

Law firm representing developers of 2.4GW Leading Light Wind project informs New Jersey Board of Public Utilities the project will not proceed.

CMA CGM to Acquire 20% Stake in Hamburg Terminal

CMA CGM Group is to strengthen its European port network through the planned acquisition of a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg.

Hurtigruten Launches New Sami-Inspired Menu at Sea

Hurtigruten has unveiled a new Sami-inspired menu created by Culinary Ambassador Maret Ravdna Buljo, which is now being served across its fleet.

Hapag-Lloyd Advances Fleet Renewal with 22 New Ships

Hapag-Lloyd is pressing forward with a fleet renewal plan that will see the shipping giant invest in as many as 22 new ships under 5,000 teu.

Viva Cruises Expands Routes and Launches New Concepts

Viva Cruises continues to broaden its offerings beyond its sailings on the Moselle, Danube and Rhine Rivers, according to the CEO and co-founder.

Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program

Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.

Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China

Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred builder, Dalian Shipbuilding in China, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships.

Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade

The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.

Celebrity Cruises Reveals 2027-28 Winter Itineraries

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its deployment plans for the winter 2027-28 season featuring voyages across the Caribbean, Asia and South America.

FBI Investigates Tragic Death Aboard Carnival Horizon

An incident occurred aboard Carnival Horizon when an 18-year-old passenger died, prompting an investigation by the FBI’s Miami Field Office.

Livestock Ship Stranded off Türkiye Amid Animal Crisis

Livestock carrier transporting 2,901 cattle stranded off Turkey as officials refuse permission to unload due to issues with documentation.

Carnival and Partners Honor Veterans with Special Tribute

Carnival reveals it joined the Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and the Gary Sinise Foundation to honor nearly 100 local veterans.

Maersk Orders Eight 18,000 TEU LNG-Fueled Megaships

Maersk places order with New Times Shipbuilding for eight 18,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships, according to several shipbroking reports.

Filipino Seafarer Denied U.S. Entry and Deported Home

Filipino crew member bound for duty on a cruise ship was reportedly refused entry to the United States upon arrival in Los Angeles on October 27

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