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.

Tunisian Crew Member Rescued After Fall in Crete Port

A rescue operation took place Tuesday at the Port of Souda in Crete after a 30-year-old woman working aboard a cruise ship went overboard.

Zodiac Maritime Responds to Fire on Morning Midas

Zodiac Maritime, based in London, has activated an emergency response plan following a fire onboard its car carrier Morning Midas.

MSC Orchestra Cancels Sailings After Engine Room Issue

The MSC Orchestra was forced to cancel two scheduled sailings this week following an electrical issue that occurred early Tuesday morning.

Strong Winds Push Four Vessels Aground in Bay of Bengal

On May 30, four vessels were driven aground by severe weather conditions along the coast near the Port of Chittagong in the Bay of Bengal.

Juneau to Nearly Double Cruise Ship Dock Fees by 2026

Officials in Juneau have approved a significant increase in dock fees for large cruise ships, a move that is expected to bring in millions more.

Norwegian Epic Incident Leaves Passengers Stranded

The Norwegian Epic broke loose from its moorings while docked in Italy leaving hundreds of cruise guests stuck ashore with limited information.

AIDA's New Ships to Feature Future-Proof Fuel Systems

AIDA Cruises has confirmed that its upcoming ships will be powered by multi-fuel engines, enabling them to operate using a variety of fuel types.

UK Offshore Wind Auction Set to Launch This August

South Africa Moves to Relaunch National Shipping Line

More than 25 years after the sale of Safmarine to Maersk, South Africa is making strides toward establishing a new state-backed shipping company.

Holland America Plans New Cruises for 2027 Eclipse

Holland America Line unveils itineraries for summer 2027, giving guests a front-row seat to one of nature’s spectacles — a total solar eclipse.

Alaskan Dream Cruises Begins 2025 Season in Juneau

Alaskan Dream Cruises has officially kicked off its 2025 Alaska cruising season with the launch of the Admiralty Dream’s first voyage of the year

COSCO Energy Adds Chemical Tanker to Fleet Strategy

AIDA Cruises Wins Two Silver ESG Awards in Athens

AIDA earns two silver awards at this year’s ESG Shipping Awards in Athens recognizing the company’s commitment to innovation and social impact.

Carnival Warns Guests of Sea Ice Ahead of Greenland Trip

As the Carnival Pride embarks on its 14-night cruise to Greenland and Canada, Carnival has issued a precautionary update regarding sea ice conditions

Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam Coast

All 10 crew members aboard the cargo ship Cong Thanh 07 were safely rescued after the vessel capsized near Son Duong Port in Vietnam.

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