Maritime Bell Staff

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MV MIROLA 1 Runs Aground in Philippine Waters; Oil Detected

Yesterday, July 31st, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that the vessel MV MIROLA 1 had run aground in Philippine waters.

Feature Hero & Villain-Themed Attractions for Disney Destiny

Disney Destiny will offer a variety of attractions themed around Disney, Pixar and Marvel heroes and villains, according to a press release.

Protests Erupt Over Oil Tanker Bunkering Stop in Gibraltar

Oil products tanker Overseas Santorini faced significant protests from pro-Palestinian supporters during a port call at Gibraltar for bunkering.

Shipping Emissions Trading Scheme to be Enforced by Turkey

Shipowners looking to evade new environmental regulations by shifting operations to Europe’s eastern edge will need to reconsider their plans.

Oil Spill from Terra Nova Tanker Expands to Near Manila

The oil spill resulting from a tanker, which sank in the Philippines last Thursday, has spread, reaching the waters around the capital, Manila.

Princess Cruises Unveils Packages for Second Conjurer Cruise

Princess Cruises in partnership with Hollywood's Magic Castle, has introduced exclusive packages for its Conjurer's Cruise aboard the Sun Princess

Indian Cargo Ship Falls Foul of Severe Weather, Runs Aground

July 25th, cargo ship JSW Raigad ran aground near Kolaba Fort. The Coast Guard received an call from the ship which had 14 crew members on board

Nassau Celebrates Inaugural Call From Utopia of the Seas

On July 21, Nassau Cruise Port welcomed Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas on its inaugural call, according to a press release.

Chef Morimoto to Join Holland America "Majestic Japan" Cruise

Holland America Line announced that their Fresh Fish Ambassador, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, will be joining the Westerdam’s "Majestic Japan" cruise.

NYK Investment to Restore Kelp Forests, Earn Carbon Credits

Japanese shipping giant NYK has discovered an innovative approach to earning carbon credits while also providing a popular delicacy to locals.

Carnival Splendor Begins Repositioning Cruise to Singapore

Carnival Cruise Line’s Splendor has begun a repositioning cruise to Singapore in preparation for an upcoming drydock stay.

De Sciora is New VP of Liberian Registry Regulation & Standards

The Liberian Registry announced the appointment of Captain Giorgio De Sciora as Vice President of Regulations and Standards, Maritime Operations.

Small Container Increase in June for Port of Melbourne

The Port of Melbourne in Australia handled 264,000 TEUs in June, marking a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year.

Seaways Sabine Rescues 31 from Life Raft in Mediterranean

The USS Bulkeley Warship 84 reaches out to crude oil tanker Seaways .Sabine for assistance in rescuing 20 people spotted in a life raft

Dubai-Based Entities to Facilitate Russian Gas Shipments

Entities have been set up in Dubai to facilitate the movement of Russian gas shipments, reminiscent of Moscow's strategies to circumvent sanctions

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