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.

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau

Norwegian Bliss became the first ship to arrive in Juneau for the 2025 cruise season, marking the official start of the year’s maritime tourism

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

HSBC: China Shipyards Remain Strong Despite U.S. Shift

Non-Chinese shipowners can breathe easier thanks to HSBC stating their belief that Chinese shipyards are retaining their competitive edge.

Hong Kong to Add Cruise Shore Power by 2030

Hong Kong is preparing to introduce shore power capabilities at its port by 2030, according to Joanne Chu, Deputy Commissioner of Tourism.

CBP Seizes Heroin-Fentanyl Mix at Galveston Cruise Port

A passenger was taken into custody by CBP officers at the Galveston Cruise Port on April 20 after baggage inspection reveals nearly 72g of heroin

Geoquip Marine Wins Survey Work for Waterekke Wind Farm

Star Voyager Launches First Cruise Season from Thailand

StarCruises has officially kicked off its first-ever cruise season from Thailand with the Star Voyager arriving at Laem Chabang Port, Bangkok.

LPG Tanker Seized in Bangladesh Over Fire and Legal Disputes

The LPG tanker Captain Nikolas was detained at the Port of Chattogram on April 11, following court orders issued by a Bangladeshi court.

14 Injured in Fire on Petrobras Platform Off Rio Coast

Fire broke out on Petrobras’ Cherne 1 platform in the Campos Basin approximately 130 Km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, injuring 14 workers.

Carnival Names Janet Wygert Head of Sales & Trade Marketing

Carnival has appointed Janet Wygert as its new senior VP of sales and trade marketing, stepping into the role following Adolfo Perez's retirement

U.S. Halts Construction of Empire Wind Project in NY

U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chair of the National Energy Dominance Council orders immediate stop to all work on Equinor’s Empire Wind 1.

MSC World America Begins Caribbean Sailings from Miami

The newly launched MSC World America has officially begun its maiden voyage to the Caribbean, following its recent arrival at PortMiami.

China Unveils World’s Largest Cruise Terminal in Xiamen

After MSC celebrated the opening of what was hailed as the world’s largest cruise terminal in PortMiami, a new contender has claimed the title.

Fire Contained on Ro-Ro Vessel Delphine in Zeebrugge

April 16, a fire broke out aboard the Maltese-flagged Ro-Ro cargo vessel Delphine while it was docked at the CLdN terminal in Zeebrugge, Belgium.

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