Maritime Bell Staff

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Fire Erupts on LPG Tanker Falcon Near Gulf of Aden

Fire has broken out on LPG tanker Falcon, located approx 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The ship is fully loaded with liquefied petroleum gas.

Norwegian Viva Brings Thousands of Visitors to Alexandria

The Port of Alexandria in Egypt recently hosted three calls from Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva between September and October.

IMO Fails to Reach Agreement on Net-Zero Framework

Talks at the IMO have ended without consensus on the proposed Net-Zero Framework, leaving the shipping sector uncertain about decarbonization efforts.

Silver Nova Begins 47-Day Grand Voyage Around Australia

Silversea Cruises announce departure of Silver Nova for a 47-day voyage circumnavigating Australia, giving guests chance to see 23 destinations.

RWE Halts Kent Offshore Wind Project in Australia

German energy company RWE announces it will discontinue development of the Kent offshore wind project located off the Gippsland coast, Australia.

MSC Foundation Joins Global Conservation Congress

MSC Foundation announced it participated in IUCN World Conservation Congress last week to advance global sustainability and environmental efforts.

China Begins Charging Special Port Fees on US Ships

China officially started imposing special port fees on vessels that are owned, operated, built, or flagged in the United States on Tuesday 14th.

CMA CGM Signs Deal with Cochin Shipyard for Six LNG Ships

France-based CMA CGM has signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) in India to construct six LNG-powered feeder containerships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Phasing Out Printed Daily Programs

Norwegian Cruise Line is gradually discontinuing printed versions of its onboard daily program, according to reports from guests on social media.

PortMiami Faces Fuel Uncertainty After Depot Sale

PortMiami could soon face a major operational challenge after the recent sale of its main fuel depot, according to a report by WLRN South Florida

P&O Cruises’ Iona Enters Drydock for First Major Overhaul

P&O Cruises’ flagship Iona has entered drydock at Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam for her first scheduled maintenance since joining the fleet in 2021

US Threatens Sanctions Over IMO Net Zero Shipping Plan

Trump administration escalated trade and maritime policies, warning countries supporting the IMO's Net Zero Framework could face sanctions.

China Strikes Back with Port Fee Hike on US-Linked Ships

Over the weekend several ships bound for China reversed course after Beijing unveiled retaliatory measures against vessels linked to the U.S.

Marella Finds 57% of Brits Open to Family Cruise Holidays

Marella Cruises reveals that more than half of British travelers would consider taking a multigenerational cruise, according to a company survey.

Vietnamese Fishing Vessel Sinks After Collision with Tanker

October 4, Vietnamese fishing boat BD 83019-TS sank following a collision with the South Korean-flagged oil tanker MS Favor near Ca Na estuary.

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