Maritime Bell Staff

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Unlicensed Mozambique Ferry Capsizes Killing at Least 94

A tragic incident off the northern coast of Mozambique resulted in at least 94 fatalities, including children, with 26 individuals still missing.

Hazard Level D Cargo Ships Changes Course After Taiwan Quake

The significant earthquake that rocked the east coast of Taiwan at 8am local time on Wednesday caused noticeable disruptions in marine operations

Rostock Port Detains Cargo Ship for EU Sanctions Violation

German port officials have detained a cargo vessel due to a breach of European Union sanctions against the export of Russian merchandise.

MSC Boasts Largest Capacity for Reefer Containers

MSC solidifies its position as the leader in reefer container capacity, highlighting its dominance in the industry as the largest liner operator.

Poor Weather Hampering Baltimore Bridge Salvage Operations

The challenging weather conditions that have hampered salvage efforts at Baltimore port are expected to improve, facilitating recovery operations

CMA CGM to Modify 100 Vessels for Greater Fuel Efficiency

The French shipping major, CMA CGM, has engaged Damen Shipyards Group for the retrofitting of approximately 100 of its vessels.

5.5GW Offshore Swedish Wind Farm Granted Natura 2000 Permit

The County Administrative Board of Gotland has awarded a Natura 2000 permit for an ambitious offshore wind farm in the Swedish Economic Zone.

Direct Calls to Hong Kong Cancelled by Container Alliances

Major container shipping alliances are moving away from including Hong Kong as a primary port of call in their east-west trade routes.

Newbuild Deal Struck By Candler and Jiangzhou Shipbuilding

German multipurpose vessel (MPP) expert Candler Schiffahrt has entered into a newbuilding agreement with a revitalized shipyard in China.

Gunfire in Red Sea Signals End of a Week of Relative Calm

After a brief period of eight days without any incidents, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations report incident in the southern Red Sea.

Upgraded 2025 Transpacific Network Released by Yang Ming

Yang Ming unveils plans to enhance its Transpacific service network. From Feb '25 the company will adapt to upcoming shifts in alliance memberships

Report Highlights Safety Risks of Livestock Carriers

German Animal Welfare Foundation & French environmental group Robin des Bois release report highlighting safety concerns of livestock carriers.

Davie Awarded First Government Contract for Six Icebreakers

Davie announces it has secured its inaugural contract under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) from the Government of Canada.

Shipbuilding Risk Cover Launched at Lloyd's of London

The formation of the Builders’ Risk Consortium is a collaborative effort between Apollo, Munich Re, and Tokio Marine HCC International.

Supply Chain Woe Could Be Caused by Baltimore Bridge Incident

Though Baltimore isn't among the top East Coast ports, it handles over one million containers annually, posing a risk of disrupting supply chains

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