Maritime Bell Staff

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Funnel Fire on Carnival Cruise Line Vessel Off Bahamas

On March 23rd, during a voyage through the Bahamas, a fire broke out at the funnel of Carnival Freedom, a ship belonging to Carnival Cruise Line.

Swire Renewable Energy & Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology Join Forces

Swire Renewable Energy is joining forces with Tien Li Offshore Wind Technology, a Taiwanese manufacturer of wind turbine blades.

China, Russia Allegedly Given Safe Red Passage by Houthis

According to Bloomberg, Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships navigating through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Armed Guards Exchange Fire in Pirate Attack on Tanker

On Thursday, Ambrey, a UK-based security company, disclosed an assault on a commercial ship positioned 109 nautical miles south of Nishtun, Yemen

New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding Wins First Foreign Order

New Jiangzhou Shipbuilding, previously known as Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding has secured its first international order since its revival last year

Second Time Lucky for Standard Supply's Final PSV Sale

The Oslo-listed PSV investment company, Standard Supply, has successfully sold its final vessel after an initial deal fell through.

Suez Canal Experiences Dearth of LNG Carriers

For over two months, no liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier has traversed the Suez Canal, as revealed by recent findings from UNCTAD.

Contact Made with Owner of Hijacked Bulker by Pirates

Pirates from Somalia who seized the Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier Abdullah last week initiate communication with SR Shipping, the ship's owner

Carlyle Group Aims to Buy Into thyssenkrupp Marine Business

Shipbuilding in Germany may experience change as America's Carlyle Group initiates talks to acquire a stake in thyssenkrupp's marine division.

No Pollution, Injuries from Turkish Pier Crash Say Yang Ming

After the YM Witness incident which resulted in the collapse of cranes at the Port of Evyap, Yang Ming has reported no injuries or environmental harm.

ASCO Sees Three Big Contracts Extended to Tune of $25m

Energy supply chain specialist ASCO has secured three contract renewals valued at over $25 million in aggregate.

UK's Biggest Solar Energy System for Port of Liverpool

The Port of Liverpool is initiating a sustainability enhancement program for Peel Ports' operations, aiming to further reduce the port's emissions

Bulk Carrier Collides with Pier in N. Australia

Mining operations in Northern Australia were halted yesterday following an incident where a Cypriot-flagged bulk carrier collided with a pier.

IMO States That Red Sea Salvage Not Yet Feasible

Salvage teams won't start clearing debris from Houthi assaults until peace is restored, declared the leading authority on maritime regulation yesterday.

81 Year Old Great Lakes Cargo Vessel Catches Fire

The US Coast Guard reported a fire on the Cuyahoga, the oldest operational cargo ship navigating the Great Lakes.

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