Maritime Bell Staff

US Sanctions Vessels for Allegedly Aiding Houthi Efforts

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed sanctions on three vessels for allegedly supporting the Houthis

Dutch Scale Back Offshore Wind to Support Fishing Sector

Netherlands has scaled down its offshore wind ambitions and eliminated a planned wind development area to better accommodate its fishing industry

ITF Aids Abandoned Crew of Cargo Ship Anchored in Turkey

Crew members aboard cargo vessel BURHAM C have received essential supplies from the International Transport Workers' Federation Seafarers' support

Ferry and Boat Collide in Florida, One Dead, Several Injured

On April 27 authorities in Clearwater reported a collision between a ferry and private boat near the Memorial Causeway Bridge resulting in a death

CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik

CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.

Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific

Earlier this month, the cruise ship, the Royal Princess set sail from Australia on a 33-night repositioning voyage bound for Alaska.

Explosion at Iranian Port Claims Over 40 Lives

Carnival Expands Heroes Tribute Lounge Across Fleet

Carnival has introduced its Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar to 14 ships, building on the concept that was launched aboard Carnival Panorama in 2019

Man Charged After Violent Assault on Cruise Elevator

A US man faces a felony charge following an assault that left another passenger unconscious during a four-night voyage aboard Liberty of the Seas

Health Notice Issued for Symphony of the Seas Guests

Royal Caribbean issues health advisory for passengers set to sail aboard Symphony of the Seas after previous guest is diagnosed with Legionnaires

Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel

Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel

Royal Caribbean Offers Perks for Allure Booking Changes

Royal Caribbean International is extending special offers to guests booked on the Allure of the Seas cruise departing from Rome on April 24, 2025

The World Enters Dry Dock for $30M Eco-Focused Refit

The residential cruise ship The World has entered dry dock at the Navantia Shipyard in Cádiz, Spain, for a six-week, $30+ million refit.

84-Year-Old Airlifted from Cruise Ship After Heart Attack

An 84-year-old German passenger was airlifted from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 after suffering a severe heart attack in the Atlantic Ocean.