Maritime Bell Staff

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Celebrity Cruises Reveals Exciting 2026-27 European Deployment

Celebrity Cruises has revealed its 2026-27 itineraries, with the highlight being a summer season in Europe for the newly launched Celebrity Xcel.

San Diego Launches 2024-25 Cruise Season with Holland America

The Port of San Diego has officially begun its 2024-25 cruise season, continuing its long-standing partnership with Holland America Line.

Huge Strike of 45,000 Dockworkers Hits US East Coast Ports

At midnight, around 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas launched the largest industrial strike seen at global ports this century.

Villa Vie's Odyssey Sets Sail After Lengthy Delay in Belfast

Roughly 100 guests boarded Villa Vie's Odyssey, following a nearly five-month postponement to the residential cruise line’s inaugural voyage.

Ambassador Teams with Prima for Crafting-Themed Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line has joined forces with Prima magazine to offer a crafting cruise experience called “Crafting at Sea,” set for April 2025.

CMA CGM Becomes First Foreign Line to Operate Philippine Routes

After Marcos administration’s relaxes cabotage laws, France’s CMA CGM becomes first foreign shipping line to operate routes in the Philippines.

Juneau Votes on Proposal to Ban Large Cruise Ships on Saturdays

Residents of Juneau are currently voting on a measure to prohibit large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays.

Disinfection Used by Norwegian Effective Against Monkeypox

EcoloxTech has revealed that its environmentally-friendly hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection systems are effective against the monkeypox virus

Captain & Officer Charged for Illegal Border Crossings

Captain, Second Officer of Cameroon-flagged cargo ship accused of unlawful border crossings into Ukraine and transporting goods to and from Crimea

World Maritime Day Celebrates 50 Years of SOLAS Convention

Today marks the UN-backed World Maritime Day, with this year's theme focused on safety at sea, highlighting the 50th anniversary of SOLAS.

MSC's TIL Secures Deal for New Container Terminal in Aarhus

TIL, the port operations arm of MSC, has reached an agreement with Denmark's largest commercial port, Aarhus, to establish a new terminal.

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.

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