Ferry and Boat Collide in Florida, One Dead, Several Injured
On April 27 authorities in Clearwater reported a collision between a ferry and private boat near the Memorial Causeway Bridge resulting in a death
Read more
Maritime Bell Staff
The staff at Maritime Bell work hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.
Royal Princess Departs Australia for Alaska via Pacific
Earlier this month, the cruise ship, the Royal Princess set sail from Australia on a 33-night repositioning voyage bound for Alaska.
Read more
CMA CGM's CEVA Logistics to Acquire Turkish Firm Borusan Tedarik
CEVA Logistics, part of the French shipping giant CMA CGM, has announced plans to acquire a Turkish logistics company, for $440 million.
Read more
Explosion at Iranian Port Claims Over 40 Lives
Read more
Carnival Expands Heroes Tribute Lounge Across Fleet
Carnival has introduced its Heroes Tribute Lounge and Bar to 14 ships, building on the concept that was launched aboard Carnival Panorama in 2019
Read more
Man Charged After Violent Assault on Cruise Elevator
A US man faces a felony charge following an assault that left another passenger unconscious during a four-night voyage aboard Liberty of the Seas
Read more
Health Notice Issued for Symphony of the Seas Guests
Royal Caribbean issues health advisory for passengers set to sail aboard Symphony of the Seas after previous guest is diagnosed with Legionnaires
Read more
Bulk Carrier Boarded in Piracy-Prone Philip Channel
Ambrey has reported that a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier was boarded by four intruders while sailing eastbound through the Philip Channel
Read more
Royal Caribbean Offers Perks for Allure Booking Changes
Read more
The World Enters Dry Dock for $30M Eco-Focused Refit
Read more
84-Year-Old Airlifted from Cruise Ship After Heart Attack
An 84-year-old German passenger was airlifted from the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 after suffering a severe heart attack in the Atlantic Ocean.
Read more
Cunard Launches 'Adventure Awaits' Sale on 2025–26 Trips
Read more
Princess Cruises Sends Three Ships to Drydock This April
Princess Cruises is carrying out scheduled drydock work on three of its vessels this April: Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, and Regal Princess.
Read more
Disney Cruise Line Recycles Mooring Lines to Cut Waste
Disney Cruise Line has launched a sustainability initiative aimed at reducing landfill waste by recycling retired mooring lines from its fleet.
Read more
Malaysian Authorities Detain Crew of Tanker Krishna 1
ITF reports crew of a crude oil tanker has been detained by Malaysian officials for allegedly entering national waters without necessary documents
Read more