Maritime Bell Staff

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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

Liberty of the Seas Begins Summer Season from Cape Liberty

The Liberty of the Seas has recently made its way to Cape Liberty to kick off a summer cruise season along the East Coast of North America.

Suez Canal Offers 15% Fee Cut Amid Easing Red Sea Tensions

Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority has announced a temporary 15% reduction in transit fees for large containerships, in a bid to revive trade flows.

British Cruise Passenger Dies After Choking Near Cádiz

Officials launch an investigation following the death of an 83-year-old British man who choked while eating on a cruise ship off the Spanish coast

Vancouver Port Marks First LNG Bunkering for Cruise Ship

The Vancouver Port Authority has achieved a significant milestone by overseeing the first LNG bunkering of a cruise ship in its history.

CMA CGM Ermitage Collides with Quay Wall in Hamburg

On Sunday May 11th, a container ship, the CMA CGM Ermitage, collided with a quay wall along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Germany.

Multiple Medical Emergencies Occur on Norwegian Bliss

A recent Alaska cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss was disrupted by a series of medical incidents, including a serious emergency evacuation.

Silver Ray Fined for Close Pass Near Capri’s Faraglioni

Cruise ship Silver Ray criticized by Italian maritime officials and environmental advocates after sailing too close to Capri's Faraglioni rocks.

AIDA Hosts CDEMA for Sustainability Briefing in Barbados

AIDA welcomed officials from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency aboard AIDAbella to discuss the cruise line’s sustainable ship ops

Wärtsilä Unveils Carbon Capture Cutting Emissions by 70%

Wärtsilä has unveiled a groundbreaking carbon capture system designed to reduce vessel emissions by up to 70%. The announcement was made on May 7

Carnival Rolls Out Digital Shore Excursion Platform

Carnival launches new digital platform designed to replace paper tickets for shore excursions, aiming to streamline check-ins and communication.

One Dead, One Missing After KMP Muchlisa Sinks in Indonesia

A maritime accident has left one crew member dead and another missing following the sinking of the passenger vessel KMP Muchlisa in Indonesia.

Explora I Begins Second Summer Season in the Mediterranean

The Explora I has returned to Europe for its second straight summer sailing the Mediterranean, based out of its home port of Barcelona Spain.

Maersk Teams Up With Nokia for Major Fleet Connectivity Boost

Danish shipping giant Maersk has signed an agreement with Nokia to outfit 450 vessels across its fleet with private wireless networks.

Drone Attacks Hit Port Sudan for Third Day in a Row

Drone strikes triggered explosions in Port Sudan, marking the third consecutive day of such attacks. The assault ignited a fire near the port.

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