Maritime Bell Staff

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Crew Remains Hostage on the Hijacked Abdullah

A security vessel engaged in a confrontation with pirates aboard the ship Abduallah on the night of 13th March, as reported by one of the crew.

Emboldened Pirates Plan Further Attacks Off Somalia

Following a successful hijacking earlier itn the week, Somali pirates have ventured back to the ocean in pursuit of additional vessels nearby.

Seapath Launches Jones Act Leasing Business

Seapath, a subsidiary of the Libra Group, has initiated a Jones Act leasing operation, having already completed initial transactions worth $25M.

LNG-Powered Car Carrier, Cerulean Ace, Delivered to MOL

The Cerulean Ace, a new LNG-powered car carrier, was recently received by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) from Shin Kurushima Dockyard.

SEA REWARD Loyalty Scheme Launched by CMA CGM

In a move to mirror the perks of air travel rewards, French shipping company CMA CGM has recently launched a loyalty program for its customers.

Crane Cyber Threat Denied by Zhenhua Heavy Industries

Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) has refuted claims that its cranes pose a cybersecurity risk to American ports.

Hede International Shipping Set to Link Shanghai & LA

Hede (Hong Kong) International Shipping is gearing up to enter the Transpacific shipping lane with a new service that will link Shanghai to LA.

New Russian Service Unveiled by Another Turkish Liner

ULD Shipping, based in Istanbul, introduces Black Sea feeder service linking Turkey with Novorossiysk, featuring two leased 634 TEU sister ships.

Pirates Hijack Bulk Carrier Off Somalian Coast

The vessel, a supramax bulk carrier constructed in 2015 and operated by SR Shipping, was transporting coal from Maputo to Hamriya at the time.

Three Extra Daily Transit Slots Added to Panama Canal

Significant rainfall has enabled the Panama Canal Authority to introduce three additional daily transit slots raising the daily transit cap to 27

$27.4m Sale of D'amico's Oldest Tanker

The Italian shipping company d'Amico International Shipping has finalized the sale of its MR product tanker, the Glenda Melanie for $27.4 million

CMA CGM Adjusts Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge

CMA CGM announces changes to its Empty Equipment Imbalance Surcharge for shipments from Turkey to Spain, in light of recent shifts in the region.

Offshore Contractor DOF Lands Contract with Shell

The Oslo-listed offshore service provider DOF has secured a contract with Norske Shell for subsea services in the Atlantic region.

Joint Service at Rio de Janeiro Suspended by CMA CGM, Maersk

Maersk and CMA CGM have informed their clients of changes to their combined Bossa Nova/SIRIUS service that links the Med to South America.

Latsco Shipping Books Four LR2 Tankers in S. Korea

Latsco Shipping, based in Greece, has placed an order for four LR2 tankers with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea.

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