Sam Hamilton

Sam is part of the team at Maritime Bell and he works hard to bring you the latest, most up-to-date maritime industry news, including on topics such as commercial shipping, cruise ships, offshore oil and gas, regional shipping industry news, corporate maritime news and more.

Repeat Offender Jailed for Robbing Cruise Visitor in Antigua

A man with a criminal background has been sentenced to prison following a robbery involving a British cruise passenger in St. John’s, Antigua.

AD Ports Joins 30-Year Douala, Cameroon Bulk Terminal Deal

AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession agreement to develop and manage a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon.

Royal Caribbean Expands Artist Program to Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has announced an expansion of its Artist Discovery Program, which will now include their cruise ship, Legend of the Seas.

WiseTech and Hapag-Lloyd Test IoT for Container Visibility

Australian supply chain software provider WiseTech Global has entered into a partnership with Hapag-Lloyd to pilot the use of IoT technology.

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Summer 2027 Global Sailings

Disney has unveiled its summer 2027 itineraries, covering destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Bahamas, and Southeast Asia.

China Retained Top Spot in Global Shipbuilding in 2025

China continued to lead the global shipbuilding industry in 2025, maintaining the largest market share across major metrics for the 16th year.

Carnival Delays Departures After Widespread IT Problems

Carnival vessels experienced delayed departures from their homeports on Sunday after an IT problem slowed debarkation and embarkation operations.

Nick Cosslett Returns to Fred. Olsen as Borealis Director

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the return of a well-known team member, welcoming Nick Cosslett back as Cruise Director aboard Borealis.

Amangati to Debut With Helipads and Curated Shore Access

The upcoming 94-guest Amangati super yacht is set to feature two helipads when it enters service for Aman at Sea in the Mediterranean in 2027.

India Detains Three Tankers in Offshore Oil Smuggling Case

India’s coast guard took custody of three tankers located 100 nautical miles west of Mumbai, targeting an international oil smuggling network.

Norwegian Bliss Ends Jersey Boys Broadway Production

Sailings on Norwegian Bliss will no longer feature the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” according to a recent update from Norwegian Cruise Line.

Harren and NSB Launch New Manning Firm in Philippines

German shipmanagement and shipping companies Harren Group and NSB Group have established a new crewing agency, Albireo, in the Philippines.

Maersk and ONE Report Losses as Container Market Weakens

Pressure on the container shipping sector deepens after Maersk joined ONE in reporting losses in its ocean business for the final quarter of 2025.

Holland America Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Sailing

Holland America is celebrating a century of cruising in the Caribbean with a limited-time promotion that includes a $100 onboard credit for two,

Car Carrier Ordering Slows as Overcapacity Risks Rise

Previously booming newbuild market for car carriers is losing momentum, with concerns about excess capacity growing across the PCTC sector.

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