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.

Ocean Freight Rates Expected to Drop Further in February

Ocean container freight rates are set to decline further in February, influenced by the Middle East ceasefire and Lunar New Year slowdown.

LNG Carrier Rates Plummet to Record Lows in the Atlantic

The difficult start to the year for LNG carriers reaches new lows, with some ship types now experiencing negative earnings in the Atlantic basin.

Royal Caribbean Boosts Bookings with AI & Digital Upgrades

Royal Caribbean has enhanced its digital and artificial intelligence capabilities, driving increased bookings, according to CEO Jason Liberty.

Moroccan Navy Rescues Two Stranded Ships in Urgent Mission

January 28, the Moroccan Navy carried out two separate rescue operations after receiving distress signals from the vessels Linden and Tai Hua Wan

Swiss Shipping Surge: How One Family Transformed an Industry

In a remarkable move, a single family has propelled a landlocked European nation into the ranks of the world’s top shipowning countries.

Dolphin Drilling CEO Steps Down, Interim Successor Named

Bjørnar Iversen, the Chief Executive Officer of semisub rig operator Dolphin Drilling, has officially resigned from his position.

Royal Caribbean Unveils Celebrity River Cruises for 2027

Royal Caribbean has officially introduced Celebrity River Cruises, a high-end river cruise experience that will open for bookings later this year

Engine Room Fire on Kriti Captain Contained at French Anchorage

January 25, a fire broke out in the engine room of an oil and chemical tanker while it was moored at the Port-la-Nouvelle Anchorage in France.

Ponant Expands in China with New Recruitment Opportunities

Ponant is strengthening the company's presence in China by launching a hiring initiative to fill two important roles in the region.

Cargo Ship & Bulk Carrier Collide at Indonesian Port

A collision between a cargo ship Lumoso Harmoni and bulk carrier Pancaran Glory occurred on January 24 at Muara Sampara Morosi Port, Indonesia.

Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected of Sabotaging Fiber Optic Cable

The Swedish Prosecution Authority has detained a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and Gotland.

SeaDream Yacht Club Now Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments

SeaDream Yacht Club has announced that guests can now pay for their sailings using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 200 other cryptocurrencies.

Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Contract in South Korea

Taean Wind Power has finalized a fixed-price offtake agreement for a major offshore wind project in South Korea.

CMA CGM Linked to Major Container Ship Order at Hyundai

CMA CGM is thought to be the company referred to in an announcement by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries regarding this year's largest ship order so far

Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper

On January 21, Stena Ro-Ro announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of the RoRo vessel Giuseppe Luccchesi.

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