Maritime Bell Staff

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COSCO Expands VLCC Fleet with Six Newbuilds at DSIC

COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation is expanding its fleet of VLCCs by adding six newbuilds at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC).

Hapag-Lloyd Sets Rate Hike for South America to North America

Hapag-Lloyd announces General Rate Increase (GRI) for routes from the East Coast of S. America to N. and Central America, as well as Caribbean.

Russia's Top Shipyards in Merger Talks Backed by Putin

Two of Russia's leading shipyards are discussing a potential merger, a deal backed by President Vladimir Putin.

Asian Shipyards See Record Orders Amid High Newbuild Prices

A report reveals that new vessel deliveries in 2023 hit a seven-year peak, adding 35 million compensated gross tonnes (cgt) to the global fleet.

Panama Moves to Deregister Four Sanctioned LNG Tankers

Panamanian authorities announce they will cancel the registration of four LNG tankers, following US sanctions linked to illicit activities.

Princess Cruises Unveils Record 131-Day Circle Pacific Voyage

Princess Cruises has introduced its longest journey yet: a 131-day Circle Pacific voyage set to depart in Jan 2026, according to a press release.

Maersk & Syngenta Renew Partnership for Sustainable Logistics

Maersk and Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, have extended their 4PL partnership for another five years.

Celestyal, Visit Qatar Partner for Arabian Gulf Cruise Season

Celestyal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visit Qatar as it prepares for its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf.

Coast Guard Evacuates Seaman with Stroke Symptoms from Tanker

A 39-year-old male crew member showing signs of a stroke was evacuated from the oil tanker Polaris Voyager around midday on November 5th.

AbInbev Shines at TFWA Cannes with Corona Sunset Event

At the recent TFWA event in Cannes, a key gathering for the travel retail industry, AbInbev made a strong impression.

Port of Rotterdam Introduces Geofence for Just-In-Time Arrivals

The Port of Rotterdam has introduced a geofence to streamline ship movements, marking the initial phase of its Just In Time sailing initiative.

Bulk Carrier Incident in Porto Alegre Blocks Ship Passage

On November 3rd, a Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier, the Mount Taranaki, ran aground in the Itapua channel near Porto Alegre.

Crane Collapse on Cargo Ship Anka Sun Injures Three Crew

October 31, a crane on general cargo ship Anka Sun collapsed while the vessel was anchored near Ahirkapi, Turkey, injuring three crew members.

Canadian West Coast Dockworkers Announce November 4 Strike

Dockworkers at Canada’s west coast ports are preparing to strike on November 4, affecting key hubs such as the Port of Vancouver.

Ørsted Partners with Brookfield on UK Offshore Wind Projects

Ørsted partners with Brookfield, through which Brookfield will acquire a 12.45% stake in four of Ørsted’s offshore wind farms in the UK.

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