Maritime Bell Staff

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Ørsted Partners with Brookfield on UK Offshore Wind Projects

Ørsted partners with Brookfield, through which Brookfield will acquire a 12.45% stake in four of Ørsted’s offshore wind farms in the UK.

Ukraine Names Ship Captains Transporting Stolen Grain

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has publicly identified 31 ship captains allegedly involved in transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.

Montreal Port Ends 2024 Cruise Season with Final Departures

The Port of Montreal marked the end of its 2024 cruise season as the last two vessels, Insignia and Nautica from Oceania Cruises, set sail.

CMA CGM Expands Moroccan Operations with Nador Port Deal

French company CMA CGM has initiated its third port project in Morocco, a rapidly expanding container market in North Africa.

Vessel Captain Fined 50,000 Euros for Scrubber Waste Discharge

A French court fines captain of bulk carrier 50,000 euros after the vessel released one million liters of scrubber wash water near Fos-Sur-Mer.

Brazil Prepares for 2024-25 Cruise Season with New Upgrades

As the Brazilian cruise market gears up for the 2024-25 season with nine ships set to operate along its coast, key ports are making enhancements

Houthi Rebels Attack Merchant Vessel Motaro in Red Sea

On October 28, Yemen's Houthi Rebels targeted the merchant vessel Motaro as it traveled through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea.

Carnival Dream Sets Sail on 14-Night Eastern Caribbean Voyage

The Carnival Dream has departed from Galveston on a 14-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean and Florida as part of Carnival's Journeys program.

Cunard Launches Halloween Incentive for Travel Agents

Cunard has announced a special Halloween-themed incentive for travel agents, running from October 24 to 31, as detailed in a recent press release

National Geographic-Lindblad Unveils Iceland to Japan Voyage

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions introduces most extensive expedition yet, 69-day journey 'Epic Northwest Passage: From Iceland to Japan'

Singapore-Flagged Bulk Carrier Mildred Runs Aground in Turkey

On October 23, the Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Mildred ran aground near the entrance of the Eregli Iron and Steel Factories port in Turkey.

Search for Passenger from Royal Caribbean Ship Called Off

The search for a passenger who went overboard from the Allure of the Seas has been suspended by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force after 15 hours.

Fincantieri & Viking Partner for Two New Cruise Ships by 2030

Fincantieri has announced the signing of contracts with Viking to build two new cruise ships, continuing their ongoing partnership.

Princess Cruises Unveils New Features for Star Princess

Princess Cruises has announced exciting new features for the Star Princess, the second ship in the Sphere Class, set to launch in fall 2025.

Celebrity Edge Returns to Australia for 2024-25 Itineraries

The Celebrity Edge has made its return to Australia for its second season, according to a recent press release issued by the company.

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