Maritime Bell Staff

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DHT Sells Two Aging VLCCs as Fleet Renewal Continues

VLCC owner DHT Holdings is selling two of its oldest tankers, extending its ongoing fleet renewal strategy amid continued strength in vessel prices.

Fog Delays Carnival Spirit Arrival and Embarkation in Mobile

The Carnival Spirit cruise ship was forced to arrive late in Mobile on Sunday 28th December after heavy fog reduced visibility in the port area.

Fatal Fire Damages Passenger Vessel in Cox’s Bazar

A fire erupted on board the passenger vessel Atlantic Cruise on December 27th while it was berthed at Nuniachhara in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Marella Cruises Launches Savings on Sailings Through 2027

Marella Cruises has introduced a new promotion offering savings on cruises booked between December 22nd and March 2nd, through summer 2027.

Norwegian Cruise Line Shares Holiday Thanks with Crew Members

With the holiday season underway, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings issues a message of gratitude to crew members and island teams across its fleet.

Norwegian Reintroduces Free at Sea Plus with Expanded Perks

Norwegian Cruise Line announces return of its Free at Sea Plus package, enhancing the existing Free at Sea program with additional benefits.

Voyager of the Seas Begins Brisbane Season with South Pacific Cruises

Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, the Voyager of the Seas has arrived in Brisbane to begin its winter deployment in Australia.

MSC Magnifica Refurbished Ahead of Winter Sailings

MSC Cruises completes refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo shipyard in Malta with the vessel beginning its winter Mediterranean program.

StarCruises Hosts RMHC Malaysia Families Aboard Star Voyager

StarCruises and Ronald McDonald House Charities Malaysia welcomed 200 pediatric patients and families aboard Star Voyager for event in Port Klang

Swedish Authorities Board Russian Tanker Adler for Inspection

Swedish authorities boarded and searched the Russian flagged tanker Adler on December 21 while it was anchored in Swedish territorial waters.

Costa Toscana Completes Second Shore Power Test in La Spezia

The Costa Toscana successfully carried out a second shore power test on Thursday at the Port of La Spezia, connecting to the system at Garibaldi Pier.

Celebration Key Welcomes One Millionth Carnival Guest

Carnival Cruise Line has celebrated the arrival of its one millionth guest at Celebration Key, just five months after the new destination opened.

Margaritaville at Sea Introduces New High Tide Market Food Hall

Margaritaville at Sea is launching High Tide Market, a new casual dining food hall set to debut on their cruise ship, Paradise in January 2026.

Odfjell Launches First Green Deep Sea Corridor Brazil–Europe

Norwegian chemical tanker operator Odfjell has introduced the world’s first regular green corridor for deep sea shipping between Brazil and Europe

Port of Brisbane Welcomes Its 500th Cruise Ship Arrival

Port of Brisbane celebrates by marking the arrival of its 500th cruise ship at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal since opening in 2022.

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