Maritime Bell Staff

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Container Ships Hits Fishing Boat in Malacca Strait

Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the rescue of five fishermen who were stranded following a collision with an container ship.

John Hopkins Engineers Begin Assessing US Bridges Near Ports

The US National Transportation & Safety Board has called on bridge owners across the country to take immediate measures to protect their structures

Syrian Shipowner Sentenced to 18 Months in UK Jail

A UK court has issued an arrest warrant for a Syrian shipowner, sentencing him to 18 months for providing false statements to the court.

China's Top Shipping Lines Undergo Major Reshuffle

A significant reshuffling of China's leading shipping brands is in progress, with China Merchants set to divest its container and RoRo businesses

Carnival & Maritime University of Mexico Launch Cadet Program

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a partnership with the Maritime and Port University of Mexico to establish a cadet program aboard its fleet.

UK's Ellerman City Liners Announces China-Morocco-UK Service

Ellerman City Liners, a UK-based shipping company, has introduced a new container service linking China with the United Kingdom and Europe.

Equipment Shortages Part Blamed for Singapore Congestion

Congestion at the port of Singapore has surged to 2 million TEUs, according to Linerlytica who blame equipment shortages and a lack of tonnage.

Hafnia & Símbolo Add More Partners to AI Joint Venture

Hafnia and Símbolo have expanded their foundational AI joint venture named Complexio (formerly Quintessential AI) by adding four more partners.

MSC Edges Closer to Takeover of Norway's Gram Car Carriers

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) is nearing the acquisition of Norway’s Gram Car Carriers (GCC), with major shareholders agreeing to the deal.

Russian Cargo Vessel Hits Don River Railway Bridge

Reports say that on May 26th a Russian cargo ship, the Zelenga, collided with a railway bridge while navigating the Don River in Rostov-on-Don.

Carnival Cruise Line Announces Non-Smoking Casinos

Carnival Cruise Line offers non-smoking gambling areas on ten of its ship, including non-smoking casinos & non-smoking sections in main casinos.

China's CHN Energy Buys 11 Bulk Carriers, Enters Sector

State-backed CHN Energy, China's largest coal mining and utility firm, acquires 11 bulkers from Citic Financial Leasing, marking its sector debut

Mundra Port Welcomes Largest Ever Container Ship, MSC Anna

According to local media reports, Mundra Port welcomed the largest container ship ever to dock there, the MSC Anna, on Sunday, May 26th.

MSC Resumes Far East – Baltimore Empire Service

Following the incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge MSC announces the reinstatement of its Far East–Baltimore service under the Empire Service

Search for Missing De Gallant Crew Members Ends

Blue Schooner received official confirmation of the end of the search for the missing crew of the sailing boat De Gallant which sank on Tuesday.

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