Maritime Bell Staff

Carnival Cruise Line Launches Partners in Paradise Program

Carnival introduces new initiative called Partners in Paradise, designed to give travel advisors an exclusive look at Carnival’s Celebration Key.

Asiatic Lloyd Orders Two More Boxships in China

Asiatic Lloyd has once again turned to its preferred builder, Dalian Shipbuilding in China, commissioning two conventionally fueled boxships.

Houthis Suspend Maritime Attacks and Lift Blockade

The Houthis have announced a suspension of their maritime attacks on Israel and lifted what they described as a naval blockade of Israeli ports.

Celebrity Cruises Reveals 2027-28 Winter Itineraries

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its deployment plans for the winter 2027-28 season featuring voyages across the Caribbean, Asia and South America.

FBI Investigates Tragic Death Aboard Carnival Horizon

An incident occurred aboard Carnival Horizon when an 18-year-old passenger died, prompting an investigation by the FBI’s Miami Field Office.

Livestock Ship Stranded off Türkiye Amid Animal Crisis

Livestock carrier transporting 2,901 cattle stranded off Turkey as officials refuse permission to unload due to issues with documentation.

Carnival and Partners Honor Veterans with Special Tribute

Carnival reveals it joined the Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System and the Gary Sinise Foundation to honor nearly 100 local veterans.

Maersk Orders Eight 18,000 TEU LNG-Fueled Megaships

Filipino Seafarer Denied U.S. Entry and Deported Home

Filipino crew member bound for duty on a cruise ship was reportedly refused entry to the United States upon arrival in Los Angeles on October 27

COSCO and Partners Launch Maritime Innovation Centre

COSCO joins two universities and UK classification society Lloyd’s Register to launch International Maritime Future Technologies Innovation Centre.

Costamare Adds Two More Containerships to China Orders

Greek shipowner Costamare has expanded its newbuilding programme in China, ordering two additional 3,100 TEU containerships to its growing fleet.

No Bids Received for Dutch Nederwiek 1-A Wind Site

Dutch authorities have confirmed that no developers have submitted bids for the 1GW Nederwiek 1-A offshore wind project in the North Sea.

Spirit of Environmental Care Shines at Celukan Bawang

Celukan Bawang Harbor, Saturday, November 1, residents from The World, its crew and local stakeholders joined forces in a coastal clean-up event.

New Infrastructure Tax Impacts Iceland’s Cruise Industry

A number of cruise ships are reportedly steering clear of Icelandic ports following the introduction of a new infrastructure tax in 2025.