Maritime Bell Staff

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Carnival Reveals Dining Options for Celebration Key Opening

Carnival has announced the dining options for its new destination, Celebration Key, which is scheduled to open in July 2025 on Grand Bahama.

Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Ariburnu in the Black Sea

A fire has broken out on a Turkish-flagged Ro-Ro ship, the Ariburnu, while it was en route from Kumkapi to Zonguldak in the Black Sea.

Carnival Expands Cruise Offerings from Galveston & Jacksonville

Carnival has announced an expansion of its cruise options from Galveston, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, with new itineraries available.

Disney Dream in Drydock for Upgrades and Refurbishments

The Disney Dream is currently undergoing a series of major updates while in drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France.

Bulk Carrier & Fishing Vessel Collide Near Con Dao, Vietnam

On September 19, a bulk carrier, Transformer Ol, collided with a fishing vessel about 22 nautical miles southeast of Con Dao, Vietnam.

Firefighters Work to Control Fuel Spill from Sunken Vessel

Firefighters are working to manage a fuel spill caused by the sinking of the research ship Adolf Jensen near the coast of Greenland.

Crew Boat Collides with Wind Turbine at Hornsea 1 Wind Farm

An accident occurred on September 19th when the crew boat Wind of Hope collided with a wind turbine at Hornsea 1 Wind Farm off the coast of England.

Carnival Luminosa to Sail from San Francisco Starting in 2026

After becoming part of Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet in 2022, the Carnival Luminosa will begin operating out of a new homeport in 2026.

Lindblad Expeditions Announces 2026 Amazon Cruises

Lindblad Expeditions has unveiled its 2026 cruise offerings along the Upper Amazon River and in Peru, featuring sailings aboard the Delfin III.

Princess Cruises Unveils Extended 2026 Japan Season

Princess Cruises has revealed its 2026 Japan cruise schedule, featuring the Diamond Princess for an extended season from February to November.

Ibiza Moves to Curb Overtourism, Limits Cruise Ship Dockings

September 13, the Council of Mayors of Ibiza took action to address the issue of overtourism, with a specific emphasis on limiting cruise ships.

Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference Unites Macaronesian Ports

Cruise Atlantic Islands Conference 2024 is to take place in Funchal in September with participants from Madeira, Canary Islands, Cape Verde & Azores.

Holland America Line Launches New Celebration Décor Packages

Holland America Line is rolling out upgraded stateroom décor packages for birthdays and anniversaries, with availability by December 2024.

NYK Partners to Reintroduce Ship Recycling in Japan

The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is taking steps to once again revive ship recycling in Japan.

Potential U.S. East & Gulf Coast Dockworker Strike Looms Large

With less than two weeks left to reach an agreement, the possibility of 45,000 American dockworkers going on strike next month appears likely.

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