Maritime Bell Staff

The staff at Maritime Bell work hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Viking Star Alters Itinerary Due to Seismic Activity

February 10, cruise ship Viking Star was forced to modify its itinerary, skipping the Greek island of Santorini due to ongoing seismic activity.

Costa Cruises Renews Partnership with Sanremo Festival

Costa Cruises has officially renewed its collaboration with the Sanremo Festival for the fourth consecutive year while announcing Music Cruise 2025

ITF Surveys Mental Health Needs of Cruise Ship Workers

The ITF is conducting a study aimed at identifying the mental health support needs of seafarers working aboard cruise ships.

US Container Imports Hit Record High in January

US container imports surged to a new record in January, with shipments from China rising for a second consecutive month, according to Descartes.

Ponant Unveils New French Riviera Sailing Adventure in 2026

Ponant Explorations has announced an exciting new itinerary set to debut in the French Riviera in 2026, according to a recent press release.

Tasmania Welcomes 1.5 Millionth Cruise Passenger Milestone

Tasmania celebrated a significant milestone, welcoming its 1.5 millionth cruise passenger since the inception of its modern cruise era in 2013.

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seizes Vessels for Illegal Fuel Transfer

The Bangladesh Coast Guard has intercepted and seized a chemical tanker and a Bangladeshi vessel for conducting an unauthorized fuel transfer.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Valentine’s Day Promotion

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces Valentine’s Day offer “From Regent with Love,” which will be available from February 3 to February 21, 2025.

Olympic Orders Two Energy-Efficient Offshore Vessels

Norwegian offshore operator Olympic expands fleet with offshore construction vessels, set to be built at China Merchants Heavy Industry shipyard

UK Delays Decision on Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Project

The United Kingdom government has postponed its decision on the proposed 1.2GW Rampion 2 offshore wind farm extension in the south of the country

Denmark Increases Crackdown on Russian Shadow Tankers

Denmark escalates efforts to curb the movement of Russian-linked shadow tankers navigating its waters by implementing stricter controls.

Cargo Ship Hav Nordic Runs Aground Off Norway’s Coast

A global marine claims management and recovery firm reported on February 4, general cargo vessel Hav Nordic ran aground near Bergsoya Island.

Hapag-Lloyd Secures Green Financing for 24 New Vessels

Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd has finalized funding arrangements for its 24-vessel newbuilding program, which was approved last year.

Captain of Silver Breeze Faces Charges After Grounding

The captain of Ro-Ro/passenger vessel Silver Breeze is facing prosecution following the ship’s grounding in the West Harbor of Tomakomai, Japan.

Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Four Ships from Fincantieri

Norwegian has finalized a contract with shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct four cutting-edge cruise ships valued at approximately $9.34 billion

Page 23 to 58