Maritime Bell Staff

Africa Gains Momentum in Global Container Shipping

New figures from Container Trade Statistics for cargo loaded in January indicate one of the most important trends seen last year is continuing.

Oceania and Regent Reveal New Global Leadership Structure

Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduce new leadership structure following appointment of Wesley D’Silva as Regent president.

Swedish Coast Guard Vessel Collides With Ferry in Port

A vessel operated by the Swedish Coast Guard struck the passenger ferry Eckerö while it was docked at the ferry terminal in Grisslehamn, Sweden.

Celebrity Solstice Debuts Major Upgrades in Singapore

Celebrity Solstice departed Singapore on Monday March 2nd after completing a large refurbishment project that began in the middle of January.

MSC Works With Airlines to Repatriate Guests

MSC said it's coordinating with airline partners in the Middle East, particularly Emirates and Etihad Airways, to arrange return travel for guests

Acapulco Welcomes Oceania Vista's 1,108 Guests with Ceremony

The cruise ship Oceania Vista docked in Acapulco, Mexico on Monday morning with the 1,108 passengers treated to a dockside welcome ceremony.

Greenpeace Blocks Uranium Ship at French Port of Dunkirk

Greenpeace campaigners stopped a cargo vessel, the Mikhail Dudin, transporting uranium at the French port of Dunkirk on the morning of March 2nd.

Fire on Passenger Ship Silja Serenade Car Deck Contained

A blaze erupted on March 2 aboard Finland-flagged passenger ship Silja Serenade after a truck transporting scrap metal caught fire on the car deck.

NCLH CEO Chidsey to Meet Investors After Elliott Contact

Norwegians’ newly appointed President and CEO John Chidsey has confirmed that the company has engaged with activist investor Elliott Management.

Power Outage Delays Carnival Sunshine in Norfolk, VA

Carnival Sunshine’s return to its homeport of Norfolk, VA USA was postponed on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a temporary power failure onboard.

MSC Cancels Middle Eastern Sailings on Euribia

MSC Cruises confirms the cancellation of two upcoming Middle East voyages aboard MSC Euribia due to the current situation in the Arabian Gulf.

Oil and Gas Prices Jump Amid Middle East Strikes

Cruise Planners Earns Celebrity Chairman’s Award

Cruise Planners has again been named Celebrity Cruises’ Partner of the Year, receiving the 2025 Chairman’s Award for the sixth consecutive year.

Philippines Opens 3.3GW Offshore Wind Auction

Philippine Department of Energy kicks off fifth round of Green Energy Auction with 3.3 gigawatts of fixed-bottom offshore wind capacity available.