Maritime Bell Staff

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Port of Vancouver Gears Up for Record Breaking Cruise Season

The Port of Vancouver is preparing for a bustling cruise season as it anticipates a record number of around 1.27 million passengers to visit.

Bulk Carrier Runs Aground Whilst Navigating Istanbul Strait

On Tuesday May 7th, the Liberian-registered bulk carrier Alexis ran aground near Hayadarpaşa while navigating the Istanbul Strait in Turkey.

Houthis Launch Attack on Two More MSC Vessels

Yesterday (Tuesday 7th May), two further container ships owned by Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) were attacked by Houthi forces.

Ireland Bars Docking of Aged Livestock Carrier

A livestock carrier built in 1979 is roaming the southern Europe Mediterranean, currently without destination after being denied entry to Ireland

Another MSC-Operated Container Ship Targeted by Houthis

The MSC Orion, a 15,000 TEU container ship operated by MSC, was attacked by a long-range Houthi drone in the Indian Ocean on 26th April.

Norwegians Make Deals in Clean Tanker Segment

Norwegian shipping firms have been notably quiet this year with minimal activity, but this scenario has recently shifted with deals being made.

Body Recovered of Fifth Baltimore Bridge Collapse Victim

On May 1st, 2024, the Unified Command confirmed the recovery of another victim's body from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge incident.

Viking Cruises’ Orion Made Maiden Call at Kobe in April

Viking Cruises' ship, Orion, marked its first visit to Kobe on April 19th, 2024, as a part of its extensive Grand Pacific Explorer voyage.

Bulk Carrier Cargo Hold Fire Reported in Southampton, UK

A bulk carrier, the Clipper Kythira, experienced a fire in its fifth cargo hold while docked in Southampton Port, UK, on Sunday, April 28th.

Thousands Welcome Queen Anne at Southampton Port, UK

Cunard's latest addition, the Queen Anne, has docked at her homeport of Southampton in preparation for her inaugural journey to Lisbon this week.

May 10th Removal Date for Baltimore Bridge Container Ship

Authorities anticipate the Dali containership, currently in Baltimore port after hitting the Francis Scott Key bridge, will be removed by May 10

Hapag-Lloyd CEO Voices Optimism Over End of Red Sea Crisis

The CEO of German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd, Rolf Habben Jansen, expressed optimism on Monday about resolving the Red Sea crisis by year's end.

Red Sea Houthi Drone Attack Neutralized by Italian Navy

An Italian naval vessel neutralized a drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels aimed at a European freighter, according to Italy's defense ministry

Iran to Finally Release Crew of the MSC Aries

Iran's foreign minister announced over the weekend that the crew of the MSC Aries, a vessel with a capacity of 15,000 TEU, will soon be released.

Express Asia-Mexico Service Launched by OOCL

OOCL has launched a new shipping service, the Transpacific Latin Pacific 5 (TLP5), as part of its Asia–Latin America route offerings.

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