Maritime Bell Staff

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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

Freighter Stuck in Lake Erie Ice Near Buffalo, New York

On January 22nd, the Canadian-flagged freighter Manitoulin became trapped in thick ice on Lake Erie while departing from Buffalo, New York.

Piracy Resurfaces as a Threat in the Singapore Strait

The Singapore Strait is once again emerging as a hotspot for piracy, with recent incidents raising concerns among maritime operators.

AIDA Cruises Opens Bookings for 2026/27 World Cruise

AIDA has opened bookings for its 2026/27 world cruise. The company announced this voyage will focus on destinations in the southern hemisphere.

Nice Mayor Proposes Ban on Cruise Ships in Côte d’Azur Region

The Mayor of Nice has announced plans to ban cruise ships from the Nice-Côte d’Azur region starting July 1st according to French media reports.

JNPA Announces ₹2,000 Crore Investment to Boost Port Capacity

The Indian Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has unveiled a ₹2,000 crore (approx $231.45 million) investment.

Worker Injured in Knife Attack on Star Princess Cruise Ship

A 28-year-old Bangladeshi employee sustained injuries aboard the Star Princess, a cruise ship currently being built at the Fincantieri shipyard.

Trump’s Bold Moves on Panama Canal, Gulf Name & Paris Exit

In his first hours as 47th president of the USA, Trump made headlines with declarations including a vow to take back control of the Panama Canal.

Norwegian Breaks Ground on New Pier at Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Bahamian officials celebrated a milestone with the groundbreaking of a new cruise pier at Great Stirrup Cay.

$100M+ Drydock Transformation for Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean is preparing for a major $100 million-plus drydock project for the Allure of the Seas this year with a 42-day drydock in Spain.

Green Rizhao: China’s First Carbon-Neutral Cargo Vessel

On January 15th, COSCO Shipping took delivery of the cargo vessel Green Rizhao during an official induction ceremony in Dalian, China.

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