Maritime Bell Staff

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Solar-Powered Cabins Could Make Cruises More Sustainable

Scientists are investigating the possibility of equipping cruise ship cabins with solar panels to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

Hurtigruten & Approach Guides Unveil New Marketing Tools

Hurtigruten has partnered with Approach Guides to introduce innovative solutions featuring instantly co-brandable marketing landing pages.

Icon of the Seas Turns One: A Year of Record-Breaking Fun

Royal Caribbean is celebrating a significant milestone this week as the Icon of the Seas has officially reached its first anniversary.

Chief Engineer of ASL Singapore Sentenced for MARPOL Violations

The CE of the Liberian-flagged vessel ASL Singapore has been sentenced to three months in prison after admitting to violating MARPOL regulations.

Containership ASL Bauhinia Abandoned After Fire off Yemen

The crew of the Hong Kong-registered containership ASL Bauhinia evacuated the vessel after it was engulfed in flames on January 28, off Yemen.

Bulk Carrier Detained in Sweden for Undersea Cable Damage

The bulk carrier Vezhen has been detained by Swedish authorities on suspicion of causing damage to an undersea cable in the Baltic Sea.

Iranian Vessels Transport Missile Fuel Ingredient from China

Vessels sailing under the Iranian flag have been identified as carrying sodium perchlorate, a chemical essential for producing missile propellant

Taiwan Blacklists 52 Chinese-Owned Ships Over Security Concerns

Taiwan has placed 52 Chinese-owned ships operating under flags of convenience on a blacklist following the severing of a subsea communications cable

Cargo Ship Sinks Near South Kalimantan, Crew Safely Rescued

An Indonesian-flagged vessel, the LCT Cahaya Dana Reza, capsized on January 23rd in waters near Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan.

French Dockworkers Escalate Protests Over Retirement Age

French port workers and dockers unions have intensified their demonstrations against the decision to raise the age of retirement.

Barrymore & Bloom Star in MSC Cruises' First Big Game Ad

MSC Cruises has announced that actors Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom will headline the company’s first-ever Big Game commercial.

Sailors Rescued After Mariposa Sinks Near Dominican Republic

Four sailors were rescued near the Dominican Republic thanks to a coordinated effort involving the US Coast Guard, a containership, and a fishing boat