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.

Collision Between Nile Cruise Ships Leaves One Passenger Dead

A serious collision between two Nile River cruise vessels occurred on the evening of December 21, resulting in the death of one passenger.

Drone Strike Damages Vessels & Piers at Russia’s Taman Port

Officials in Russia’s Krasnodar region report that a Ukrainian drone attack damaged two vessels and two piers including part of a supply pipeline.

Fred. Olsen Offers Up to £200 Onboard Credit on 100 Sailings

Court Rules Against Cruise Line for Requiring HIV Test from Crew

Brazil’s Labor Court has determined that a cruise operator must compensate a former crew member after requiring an HIV test as a hiring condition

Fincantieri Unveils New Corporate Website with AI Features

Fincantieri has launched its redesigned corporate website, marking a significant step in the group’s broader digital communication strategy.

Tanker Zhong Fa Disabled After Engine Failure in Taiwan Strait

The Honduras flagged oil and chemical tanker Zhong Fa lost maneuvering ability while passing through the Taiwan Strait on December 21st.

Seville Cruise Port Secures 25 Year Concession with GPH and OPM

Global Ports Holding Limited (GPH) and Ocean Platform Marinas (OPM) have been awarded a 25 year concession to operate Seville Cruise Port.

Trojan Malware Found on Ferry in France Sparks Security Probe

Trojan malware discovered aboard passenger ferry while docked in Sète. Reportedly capable of giving attackers remote access to vessel’s systems.

MSC Unveils Two New Eastern Mediterranean Routes for 2026

MSC Cruises has announced two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries for the summer 2026 season featuring the MSC Lirica and the MSC Divina.

Disney Adventure Delivered as Line’s Largest Ship to Date

Disney Cruise Line has officially taken delivery of the Disney Adventure. The ship was handed over during a ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard.

Holland America to Stream FIFA World Cup 26 Across Entire Fleet

Holland America Line announces guests and crew will be able to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 26™, with all 104 games broadcast live.

Atlantic Canada Marks Milestones in Strong 2025 Cruise Season

The ACCA reports a successful 2025 cruise season, highlighted by first time port visits, major achievements and cooperation across the region.

Margaritaville Expands Free Hero Cabins for Holiday Season

Margaritaville at Sea launched its holiday giveback campaign, widening the availability of free hero cabins aboard the Paradise and Islander.

Notorious Bulk Carrier Sage Sagittarius Sold for Scrapping

Nippon Yusen Kaisha’s Sage Sagittarius, a 25 year old post panamax bulk carrier known for its troubled past, has been sold for demolition.

PortMiami Sets New Single Day Passenger Record

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