Maritime Bell Staff

The staff at Maritime Bell work hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

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.

"Super Mario" Celebrates 1,000 Cruises with Royal Caribbean

Mario Salcedo, AKA "Super Mario," has reached an extraordinary milestone—his 1,000th cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas.

Cargo Vessel Tilts at Russian Port Due to Timber Shift

On January 16, the Russian-flagged cargo vessel Stepan Geyts experienced a severe starboard tilt while docked at Plastun Port, Russia.

Container Ship Eco Levant Runs Aground in Kiel Canal

French-flagged container ship, Eco Levant, ran aground on the northern bank of the Kiel Canal, also known as the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal on January 16.

Royal Caribbean Relaunches Artist Discovery Program for 2025

Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program is returning to the Caribbean, inviting regional artists to contribute to the upcoming Star of the Seas

Cargo Ship Sun Ray Loses Cargo Off Texel Coast

Cargo vessel Sun Ray lost part of its cargo while navigating a deepwater route approximately 82 kilometers off the coast of Texel, Netherlands.

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