Maritime Bell Staff

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Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift

On January 16, the Russian-flagged cargo vessel Stepan Geyts experienced a severe starboard tilt while docked at Plastun Port, Russia.

Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal

French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.

Royal Caribbean Relaunches Artist Discovery Program for 2025

Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program is returning to the Caribbean, inviting regional artists to contribute to the upcoming Star of the Seas

Cargo Ship Sun Ray Loses Cargo Off Texel Coast

Cargo vessel Sun Ray lost part of its cargo while navigating a deepwater route approximately 82 kilometers off the coast of Texel, Netherlands.

Disney Cruise Line Cancels Disney Fantasy Sailings for Drydock

Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of several Disney Fantasy sailings due to a change in the ship’s drydock schedule.

Carnival Unveils New Asia-Pacific Journeys for 2026-2027

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed four new journeys sailings aboard the Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure, scheduled for 2026 and 2027.

Abu Dhabi Unveils Cruise Crew Pass for Visiting Crew Members

The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has launched the Cruise Crew Pass, a program designed to offer discounts to cruise ship crew.

Hutchison Ports Thailand Expands Terminal D with New Equipment

On December 18, Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) announced the arrival of four more remote-controlled super post-Panamax quay cranes.

Disney Plans Eco-Friendly Cruise Ships for a Greener Future

Disney announces plans for a series of smaller, eco-friendly ships with three of the four new vessels being approx 100,000 gross registered tons.

Finland Expands Travel Ban in Baltic Subsea Cable Incident

Finland impose travel ban on 9th Eagle S crew member of, a vessel implicated in the December 25 damage to several subsea cables in the Baltic Sea

Oil Tanker Silver Sincere Sinks Near Pedra Branca

A Malaysian-registered oil products tanker, the Silver Sincere, sank in Singaporean waters near Pedra Branca on January 12th.

Passenger Dies Aboard MSC Cruise Ship Hosting Corporate Event

A passenger on an MSC Cruises ship which was hosting a corporate charter for MAG Seguros passed away on January 9 due to a sudden illness.

Oil Tanker Power Failure: Eventin Towed to Safer Waters

A Panama-flagged oil tanker, named Eventin, experienced a power failure on January 10th, rendering it unable to maneuver.

MOL Partners on Green Corridor Linking Portugal to N. Europe

MOL has signed a MoU with Madoqua Renewables Holding Lda and other international industry leaders to establish a European green shipping corridor

Cunard Announces 2026 Alaska Cruise Program

Cunard has revealed its Alaska 2026 itinerary, featuring the Queen Elizabeth embarking on 23 roundtrip sailings from Seattle, USA in 2026.

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