Maritime Bell Staff

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.

Norwegian CEO: $300M Savings Won’t Compromise Guests

Norwegian Cruise Line is on track to save $200 million by the end of the year, with expectation of surpassing $300 million in reductions by 2026.

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.