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.

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.

Singapore’s Vasi Shipping Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Vasi Shipping, a small container shipping company based in Singapore, has declared bankruptcy after 13 years in operation.

Teen Sentenced for Bomb Hoax That Diverted Cruise Ship

Michigan teenager sentenced to eight months in prison for causing a bomb scare aboard the Carnival Sunrise, which forced the ship to alter its route

Norway Confirms Zero Emissions Rules for Heritage Fjords

The Norwegian Maritime Authority officially confirms the timeline for implementing zero-emissions regulations in the country’s Heritage Fjords.

Holland America Adds 2026 Europe Cruises, Extends Season

Holland America Line has announced a six-week extension to its 2026 Europe season, unveiling four new cruises now available for booking.

Port NOLA Sets New Cruise Passenger Record in March 2025

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) reached a new milestone in March 2025, handling over 165,000 cruise passenger movements.

Yangzijiang Financial Orders Four Handysize Bulk Carriers

Yangzijiang Financial Holding is making a return to Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding with a fresh order in the handysize dry bulk market.

Container Ship Victoria L on Fire After Explosion at Sea

A fire broke out aboard the container vessel Victoria L on April 9 following an onboard explosion. A rescue operation is currently in progress.

Euroseas Secures Higher-Paying Charter for Feeder Vessel

Greek container ship operator Euroseas has landed a more lucrative long-term charter deal for one of its feeder vessels.

Carnival Festivale to Homeport at Port Canaveral in 2027

Port Canaveral is to welcome another new cruise ship, as Carnival announces its Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale will be based at the port.

AIDA Cruises Orders Two New Mid-Sized Ships for 2030s

AIDA Cruises, the German cruise brand under Carnival Corp., confirms plans for two new mid-sized vessels through an agreement with Fincantieri.

Wärtsilä Debuts Remote Ops Tech on Sun Princess Cruise Ship

Wärtsilä ANCS has completed the first installation of its NACOS Connect remote mimics application aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess.

CMA CGM Invests €100M in AI Partnership with Mistral AI

CMA CGM has partnered with tech company Mistral AI in a €100 million initiative over the next five years to implement tailored AI solutions.

Princess Cruises Launches 2025 Europe Season with Six Ships

Princess Cruises has officially launched its 2025 summer season in Europe with the vessel the Majestic Princess leading the way.

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