Maritime Bell Staff

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MSC Cruises Faces Complaint Over Environmental Claims

An environmental advocacy group has filed a complaint against MSC Cruises, accusing the company of using 'deceptive and unlawful advertising.'

Fire Aboard Bulk Carrier Extinguished Without Injury

December 26, fire broke out on the bulk carrier Phillip Bay while it was sailing in waters about 40 kilometers north of Cherbourg, France.

Singfar Group Plans Fleet Expansion with LNG Bunker Vessels

Singfar Group is poised to enhance its fleet with up to four newly constructed LNG bunker vessels say industry insiders.

South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has allocated nearly 1.9GW of offshore wind capacity via its latest offshore wind auction.

Ferry Grounds at Las Palmas Dock After Collision with Pier

December 18, the ferry Ciudad de Ibiza, which operates routes to the Balearic Islands, was stranded at the Cristóbal Colón dock in Las Palmas.

Carnival to Celebrate 55th Birthday with Cruise Meetups at Sea

Carnival is planning a grand celebration for its 55th anniversary in 2027 featuring special events across 11 cruises and three at-sea ship meetups

Costa Toscana Implements Safety Measures After Illness Cases

On December 17th, 2024, several cases of gastrointestinal illness were reported on board the cruise ship Costa Toscana.

Oil Spill Hits Kerch Strait After Tanker Disasters

Shorelines around the Kerch Strait have been contaminated with oil following a series of incidents involving aging Russian tankers in recent days

UK Expands Sanctions on Russian Tankers, Leads Global Efforts

The UK remains at the forefront of the global effort to impose sanctions on Russian tankers with 20 additional tankers added to the list.

Biden Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Emissions in Maritime Sector

On December 11th, U.S. President Joe Biden introduced the U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, aimed at decarbonizing the maritime industry

Over 200 Migrants Rescued Near Greece, Dozens Still Missing

In four rescue missions near Greece, approximately 200 migrants were saved, while five bodies were recovered, and around 40 people remain missing

Atlantic Canada Sets Cruise Passenger Record with 1M Visitors

The Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) has reported a historic milestone for the region, surpassing 1 million cruise passengers in 2024.

Russian Oil Tanker Splits in Two; Fatality Reported

Russian oil tanker splits in half during a powerful storm as it navigates Kerch Strait, resulting in the death of at least one crew member.

Indian Government Unveils Jalvahak for Waterway Transport

The Indian government has introduced a new initiative called “Jalvahak” to boost long-distance cargo transportation through inland waterways.

EU Targets Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' in New Sanctions Package

European Union announces its latest round of sanctions against Russia, with roughly 50 vessels from the so-called shadow fleet being singled out.

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