Maritime Bell Staff

Maersk Announces Updates for Baltimore Services

Maersk has announced an update on its services to the Port of Baltimore, reopening bookings for direct loading and discharge on upcoming voyages.

Helicopter Deployed After Cargo Vessel Hits Fishing Boat

On May 16th a cargo vessel, the Longdawn, was suspected of colliding with a fishing boat, causing it to capsize northwest of the Garo Peninsula.

Three Crew Members Die in Black Sea Vessel Collision

Three Syrian crew are presumed dead after their ship sank following a collision along the Ukrainian grain corridor near the Romanian border.

Houthis Announce Further Attacks on Israeli-Bound Vessels

The leader of the Houthis has again suggested that his group’s area of attacks could extend to the Mediterranean, specifically Israel's ports.

Singapore Civil Defence Force Captain Dies Fighting Ship Fire

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has reported the death of a firefighter, identified as the captain of SCDF, on Thursday, May 16th.

DP World Boosts Capacity with Three New Romanian Sites

Yesterday, DP World inaugurated three new sites in Romania, significantly boosting some much-needed marine infrastructure capacity.

Return to Baltimore Planned for Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Line plans to return to Baltimore with the Carnival Pride on May 26 according to a statement sent to guests booked on the cruise.

Fire Breaks Out on Decommissioned Vessel at Port of Spain

On Tuesday, May 14, the Port of Spain reported a fire on a retired vessel, AV Aqua Marine, anchored off the Trinidad and Tobago port.

NYK & Partners to Create World’s First Biomass-Fueled Ship

Nippon Yusen Kaisha has partnered with NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, Tsuneishi, and Drax to develop the world’s first biomass-fueled vessel.

Another Month of Cargo Growth for Long Beach in April

The Port of Long Beach in California, USA moved 750,424 TEUs in April, marking a 14.4% increase compared to the same month in 2023.

Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to Build LPG Carriers for MOL

In industry news, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has commissioned Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries to construct two 88,000 cubic meter LPG carriers.

Dali Lost Electrical Power Several Times Before Bridge Crash

Federal investigators report the Dali experienced multiple power failures, including the day before its the Francis Scott Key Bridge collision.

Ports of Shanghai & Barcelona Collude on Innovative Projects

The ports of Shanghai and Barcelona have signed an agreement to explore opportunities in innovative projects in the port and maritime fields.

SpaceX’s Starlink Rollout Completed Across Carnival Fleet