3 Jan 2025

Equinor Secures $3B Funding for Empire Wind 1 in the US

Norwegian energy leader Equinor has secured a $3 billion financing package to support its Empire Wind 1 project in the United States.

Equinor Secures $3B Funding for Empire Wind 1 in the US
2 Jan 2025

Vallianz Reports Cyberattack, Business Operations Unaffected

Singapore-based offshore support vessel operator Vallianz has fallen victim to a cyberattack, which granted unauthorized access to its servers.

Vallianz Reports Cyberattack, Business Operations Unaffected
2 Jan 2025

MSC Cruises Faces Complaint Over Environmental Claims

An environmental advocacy group has filed a complaint against MSC Cruises, accusing the company of using 'deceptive and unlawful advertising.'

MSC Cruises Faces Complaint Over Environmental Claims
2 Jan 2025

Singfar Group Plans Fleet Expansion with LNG Bunker Vessels

Singfar Group is poised to enhance its fleet with up to four newly constructed LNG bunker vessels say industry insiders.

Singfar Group Plans Fleet Expansion with LNG Bunker Vessels
20 Dec 2024

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Maritime Bell

Maritime Bell would like to wish all of our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2025. See you in 2025!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Maritime Bell
20 Dec 2024

Carnival Corporation Named a Best-Managed Company for 2024

Carnival has earned a spot on The Wall Street Journal's Management Top 250 list, being recognized as one of the Best-Managed Companies of 2024.

Carnival Corporation Named a Best-Managed Company for 2024
20 Dec 2024

South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction

South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has allocated nearly 1.9GW of offshore wind capacity via its latest offshore wind auction.

South Korea Awards 1.9GW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Auction
20 Dec 2024

MSC Cruises Centralizes Crew Recruitment at Italian HQ

MSC Cruises has announced a major overhaul of its hiring process, moving all crew recruitment activities to its office in Sorrento, Italy.

MSC Cruises Centralizes Crew Recruitment at Italian HQ
20 Dec 2024

COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels

COSCO Shipping is advancing its large-scale expansion in the dry bulk sector with a new order for 10 kamsarmax bulk carriers.

COSCO Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with 10 New Kamsarmax Vessels
19 Dec 2024

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a GRI / GRA for container shipments moving from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America.

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Rate Hike for India-Middle East to US
19 Dec 2024

Port of Oakland Secures $10.5M Grant for Zero-Emission Shift

The Port of Oakland has been awarded $10.5 million from the EPA as a part of the agency’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program.

Port of Oakland Secures $10.5M Grant for Zero-Emission Shift
19 Dec 2024

Doun Kisen Expands Bulk Carrier Fleet with Four New Orders

Japan's Doun Kisen has increased its bulk carrier orderbook in China, placing orders for four vessels according to multiple shipbroking sources.

Doun Kisen Expands Bulk Carrier Fleet with Four New Orders
18 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia Launches 'No Limits' Campaign with Aroya Cruise

The SRSA has unveiled the "No Limits" campaign in conjunction with the maiden voyage of the Aroya, Saudi's first cruise ship to sail the Red Sea

Saudi Arabia Launches 'No Limits' Campaign with Aroya Cruise
17 Dec 2024

Biden Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Emissions in Maritime Sector

On December 11th, U.S. President Joe Biden introduced the U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, aimed at decarbonizing the maritime industry

Biden Unveils Plan for Net-Zero Emissions in Maritime Sector
16 Dec 2024

CMA CGM Secures 30-Year Deal to Operate Lyon Container Ports

The port of Lyon is set for a major upgrade as CMA CGM has secured a 30-year contract to manage two of its container terminals.

CMA CGM Secures 30-Year Deal to Operate Lyon Container Ports