Maritime Bell Staff

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MOB Alert: Explorer of the Seas Seeks Missing Woman

A search is in progress for a missing woman who went overboard from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Explorer of the Seas.

Brilliance of the Seas Rescues 11 in Gulf of Mexico Mission

The crew aboard Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas came to the aid of 11 migrants drifting in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday.

Bulk Carrier Thor Monadic Catches Fire in Turkey

Turkish local news sources reported that a fire broke out on the bulk carrier Thor Monadic early on 27th February in Adana’s Yumurtalık district.

Scarlet Lady: Virgin Voyages’ Past, Present & Future

Celebrations abound as Virgin Voyages’ inaugural cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, was delivered by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri five years ago.

Adhart Shipping Secures Debut Tanker Order from New Dayang

Singapore’s Adhart Shipping has been identified as the owner behind a debut product tanker order with Chinese bulker builder New Dayang.

Taiwan Coast Guard Probes Suspected Cable Sabotage

The Taiwanese Coast Guard has detained the vessel Hong Tai 58 amid suspicions that it deliberately damaged an undersea cable on 25th February.

Ben Gravy Rides Epic Cruise Ship Waves in Miami (Video)

Ben Gravy, the New Jersey-based surfer and vlogger celebrated for his wild "novelty wave" antics, has pulled off another jaw-dropping stunt.

Grimaldi Group Expands Global Maritime Network to India

This month Grimaldi will launch a service with two monthly departures from Europe to the Indian subcontinent, further cementing its foothold in Asia

UK Targets 40 More Russian Oil Ships in New Sanctions

The United Kingdom is set to enforce another round of sanctions on Russia’s oil trade by targeting an additional 40 vessels.

Windstar Cruises Lands Exclusive Partnership with O2 Arena

London’s O2 Arena has revealed a new sponsorship deal by partnering exclusively with the upscale cruise line, Windstar Cruises.

MSC Joins CMA CGM in New Moroccan Container Terminal Project

Mediterranean Shipping Co has partnered with rival CMA CGM to invest in a new terminal at one of Africa’s fastest-growing container hubs, Morocco

Fire Breaks Out on Cargo Ship in English Channel, Crew Safe

A fire broke out on the Grande Brasile, a Grimaldi cargo vessel, while it was transiting the English Channel on February 18th.

Cause Still Unknown in Seajewel Oil Tanker Explosion

The cause behind the explosion on the oil tanker Seajewel on February 14th remains unknown, despite authorities launching an investigation.

MSC Expands Lead Over Rivals as Largest Standalone Carrier

Mediterranean Shipping Co is set to widen its lead over competitors, with new data showing it will soon outpace its closest rival by 2 million TEU

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts Japan Biofuel Bunkering Trial

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has achieved a significant step in its sustainability strategy with the successful bunkering trial of Bio Bunker B24 in Japan

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