Maritime Bell Staff

AIDA to Sponsor Hamburg Cruise Days Festival in 2025

AIDA Cruises confirms that Hamburg will once again host the Hamburg Cruise Days festival from September 12 to 14 and they will be a sponsor.

Cargo Ship Hagrid Runs Aground at Mantoudi Port

On September 1, the Barbados-flagged general cargo vessel Hagrid, carrying 13 crew members, ran aground at the port of Mantoudi, Greece.

ITF Urges Action Over Abandoned Tanker Global Peace

ITF has sounded the alarm over the plight of seafarers aboard the Global Peace, a tanker abandoned by its owners and stranded off the UAE coast.

US Ends $679M in Funding for Offshore Wind Projects

The US Department of Transportation has revoked or withdrawn $679 million in support previously allocated to 12 offshore wind initiatives.

Cargo Ship Hit by Unexploded Ordnance off Ukraine

The NS Pride, a Belize-flagged general cargo vessel, was struck by unexploded ordnance while departing the port of Chornomorsk Ukraine yesterday.

Israeli-Linked Ship Reports Explosion Near Yanbu

Israeli-owned vessel flying the Liberian flag reports hearing explosion and splash while sailing 40 nautical miles off the Saudi port of Yanbu.

HX Expeditions Adds Global-Themed Menus Onboard

Following a trial run in June HX Expeditions has unveiled a new themed dining program designed to bring international flavors to its guests.

Ponant Adds 12-Night North Pole Voyages on Charcot for 2027

Ponant Explorations has introduced a series of 12-night expeditions to the Geographic North Pole in 2027 aboard Le Commandant Charcot.

Turkey Bars Israeli-Linked Ships; ZIM Confirms Diversions

ZIM says Turkish authorities have barred vessels with Israeli ties from entering Turkey’s ports, marking a fresh escalation in Ankara’s sanctions

US Fees on China-Linked Ships Spur Global Fleet Shifts

Global carriers are repositioning vessels ahead of new U.S. port charges slated for October that target China-linked tonnage, prompting big changes

South Africa Tightens Offshore STS Rules, Hikes Penalties

South Africa rolls out regulatory regime for offshore ship-to-ship transfers, increasing penalties and imposing strict environmental safeguards.

Hamburg Port Warehouse Inferno Injures Five, Disrupts Ops

Fire crews are tackling a large fire at a warehouse complex in the Port of Hamburg this morning, sending dense smoke across Germany’s busiest port.

HD Hyundai to Anchor U.S. Shipbuilding Revamp Fund

HD Hyundai joins forces with Korea Development Bank and U.S.-based Cerberus Capital on a joint initiative to rebuild the US's shipbuilding sector

Holland America Welcomes Eland to Alaska Wildlife Center