Maritime Bell Staff

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MSC Houston V Diverts to Vigo After Losing Containers at Sea

The container vessel MSC Houston V, sailing under the Portuguese flag, encountered severe weather off Portugal’s southern coast on March 20th.

Fire in Boiler Room of BGM Oswald Elbe 1 During Repairs

On March 19, a smoldering fire broke out in the boiler room of the German-flagged vessel BGM Oswald Elbe 1 while it was undergoing renovations.

CMA CGM Bids to Acquire Air Belgium’s Cargo Operations

CMA CGM submits proposal to acquire Air Belgium’s cargo division after Walloon Brabant business court overturns Air One Belgium’s takeover bid.

Cargo Vessel Venture Refloated After Running Aground in Elbe

On March 18, the Antigua Barbuda-flagged cargo vessel Venture suffered an engine failure and ran aground in the Elbe River near Hamburg.

LNG Tanker & Bulker Collide at Gibraltar Anchorage

Early hours of March 18, LNG tanker SM Kestrel collided with anchored bulk carrier Diamond Star II at the western anchorage of the Bay of Gibraltar.

What You Need to Know About Captain Kate McCue’s Four Seasons’ Luxury Yacht

What you need to know about the Four Seasons I - the first ultra-luxury yacht from Four Seasons Yachts which will be captained by Kate McCue.

EPA Rescinds Permit for New Jersey Offshore Wind Project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has withdrawn a permit for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm, potentially halting the project.

Captain Kate McCue Named First Captain of Four Seasons I

Four Seasons Yachts has officially appointed Kate McCue as the first captain of Four Seasons I, which is set to begin service in early 2026.

CJ Illusions to Headline MSC World America Magic Show

Renowned illusionists CJ Illusions are set to take their mesmerizing performances to new heights, announcing a collaboration with MSC Cruises.

Grimaldi Group Takes Delivery of Final GG5G Vessel, ECO Napoli

The Grimaldi Group has officially taken delivery of the ECO Napoli, marking the completion of its GG5G-class vessel series.

Celestyal Cancels Santorini Calls Due to Seismic Activity

Celestyal Cruises has removed the Greek island of Santorini from its itineraries in March and April due to seismic activity in the region.

Majestic Princess Undergoes Drydock in Palermo, Italy

The Majestic Princess has arrived at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, for its scheduled drydock and maintenance period.

Sen. Sullivan Proposes Exempting Cruises from Canada Stop

Per the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska’s U.S. Senator has announced plans to seek the suspension of the law requiring cruise ships to stop in Canada

Virgin Voyages Unveils New Entertainment for Brilliant Lady

Virgin Voyages is set to introduce a revamped entertainment experience aboard its newest ship, Brilliant Lady, featuring original productions.

Insurance Implications & Financial Impact Of North Sea Incident

The accident is expected to result in substantial insurance claims, with estimates ranging from $100 million to $300 million.

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