Maritime Bell Staff

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Hapag-Lloyd Introduces New Feeder Service for Brazil

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has made adjustments to its Europe East Coast Express (ECX) service.

Two UK Offshore Wind Farms to Double Capacity by Equinor

Equinor, a major Norwegian energy company, has been granted permission to expand the capacity of two operational offshore wind farms in the UK.

Howden Offering War Risk Cargo Insurance for Red Sea Routes

Broker Howden has begun offering war risk cargo insurance for vessels traversing the Red Sea to safeguard against drone and missile attacks.

Cruise Ship Hits Pier in Docking Attempt Gone Wrong

The cruise ship Celestyal Journey collided with a pier in Kuşadası, Turkey, on April 15th during a docking maneuver that went awry.

Biden Administration Reinstates Venezuelan Oil Sanctions

The Biden administration has reinstated oil sanctions against Venezuela, criticizing President Maduro for not pursuing more democratic reforms.

HD Hyundai Signs MOU with Scottish Firms for Offshore Projects

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

Hapag-Lloyd & Seaspan Plan for Retrofitting of Five Boxships

Hapag-Lloyd and Seaspan Corporation have entered into a partnership to convert five 10,100 TEU container ships to run on dual-fuel engines.

Evergreen Container Truck Flips Blocking Taiwan Freeway

An Evergreen container truck hauling a 40-foot container overturned on April 16th on Taiwan's National Freeway 2, causing significant disruption.

Iran Seizes Portuguese-Flagged Container Ship

On April 13, Iran seized a Portuguese-flagged container ship, the MSC Aries, in the Strait of Hormuz, citing violations of maritime laws.

P&O Ferries to Install Netcompany's PULSE System

P&O Ferries has deepened its partnership with Danish data solutions company Netcompany by choosing to implement its “PULSE” system.

EU Atalanta Naval Force Warns Against Paying Ransoms

Naval force responsible for combating piracy in the Indian Ocean issues warning that the recent ransom payment could provoke additional attacks.

Crew Member Overboard on Holland America Cruise Ship

Holland America Line has reported a crew member missing, presumed to have fallen overboard from the Rotterdam cruise ship on April 12.

Post-Ramadan Resurgence for Indian Ship Recycling Market

The ship recycling markets in the Indian sub-continent have experienced an unexpected surge in activity following Ramadan, according to GMS.

Bangladeshi Ship & Crew Released by Somali Pirates

Early on Sunday, Somali pirates released the Bangladeshi ship, Abdullah, along with its crew of 23, following the payment of a $5 million ransom.

State of Emergency as Gas Carrier Runs Aground Off Egypt

Over the weekend, a state of emergency was declared offshore Egypt when a Liberian-flagged gas carrier ran aground.

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