Maritime Bell Staff

Carnival Expands Meal Donation Program Into Latin America

Carnival has signed landmark memoranda of understandings with food banks and community partners in Mexico, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic.

AmaWaterways Unveils 2025 Festive Holiday Cruises

AmaWaterways reveals details of its 2025 Holiday Cruises, with limited availability for its Christmas Markets Cruises and Festive Delights Cruises

HS Schiffahrt and Mare Trust Order Multipurpose Newbuilds

Germany’s HS Schiffahrt partners with Mare Trust to expand into the multipurpose heavylift sector, with orders at Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry

Houthis Claim Attack and Announce New U.S. Targets

Cargo Ship Arda Suffers Engine Failure in Bosphorus

September 30, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety confirmed that cargo vessel Arda suffered engine failure near Umuryeri in Istanbul.

Carnival Sunshine Leaving Norfolk, VA in May 2027

Carnival will soon rotate ships in Virginia, as the Carnival Sunshine departs Norfolk and the Freedom steps in to operate local itineraries.

ZIM Containership Colorado Diverted After Fire

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services reported on September 24 that the containership Colorado experienced a fire while crossing the Pacific Ocean.

Scenic Marks Historic French Meeting of River & Ocean Ships

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours celebrated a milestone as two of its vessels met for the first time, the company announced in a press release.

NPA and APM Terminals Sign $60M Green Port Agreement

The Nigerian Ports Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with APM Terminals to advance decarbonization in container transport.

Harmony Of The Seas To Feature Fleet’s Largest Casino

Royal Caribbean has confirmed that the Harmony of the Seas will debut the largest casino in the fleet following its upcoming refurbishment.

Cargo Ship Reports Near Miss in Attack Off Aden Coast

September 23, British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed an attack on a vessel around 120 nautical miles east of Aden.

Search Underway for Passenger Missing From Carnival Horizon

Authorities are investigating the disappearance of a U.S. passenger who went missing after leaving the Carnival Horizon in Bonaire last week.

India's SCI and Refiners Plan Expansion of MR Tanker Fleet

The Shipping Corporation of India, the state-owned carrier, is partnering with the country’s leading refiners to expand India’s MR tanker fleet

Hebrides Cruises Wins Award for Food Excellence

Hebrides Cruises based in Oban, Scotland, has received national recognition for its culinary offering, earning a Scottish Food & Drink Award.