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.

Hong Kong Completes First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Ops

Hong Kong has conducted its first-ever ship-to-ship LNG transfer, marking a key step in the city’s shift towards greener shipping practices.

Canadian Coast Guard Plans Refloating of Grounded MSC Baltic III

The Canadian Coast Guard is evaluating the best approach to refloat a containership that ran aground off Newfoundland on Saturday morning.

New Ships & Cruise Lines Head to Alaska in 2026

The Alaska cruise market is gearing up for a big 2026 season, featuring new ship debuts, brand-first sailings, and the return of a cruise line.

Canada Invests $25M in Shore Power for BC Ports

Canada’s Minister for Transport and Internal Trade has announced a 35.5 million CAD grant to support shore power development in British Columbia.

Zaandam Sets Sail After Refurbishment for Amazon Voyage

Holland America Line’s Zaandam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 8, 2025, embarking on a 27-day “Amazon Explorer” Legendary Voyage.

Globus Maritime Sells Supramax as Part of Fleet Renewal

Nasdaq-listed Greek dry bulk owner Globus Maritime continues to modernize its fleet by selling off older vessels to make way for newer tonnage.

Norfolk Launches Year-Round Cruises with Carnival Sunshine

Norfolk, Virginia in the USA has officially become a year-round cruise homeport, welcoming the Carnival Sunshine as its first permanent vessel.

Hanwha Ocean to Construct LNG Carriers for Hanwha Shipping

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has secured contracts to build two LNG carriers for its affiliated company, Hanwha Shipping.

Global Boxship Orders Surge Past 9 Million TEU

France’s CMA CGM and Taiwan’s Evergreen are the latest global shipping giants to expand the record-breaking containership orderbook,.

Somali Pirates Resurface, Threatening Merchant Vessels

Shipping companies have been alerted to the resurgence of Somali pirates, who are once again actively seeking targets.

Crude Oil Tanker Koala Runs Aground After Engine Explosions

February 9, a crude oil tanker carrying 130,000 tons of oil ran aground at Ust-Luga Port, Russia, following three explosions in its engine room.

U.S. Expands Sanctions Targeting Iranian Oil Shipments

Trump acts on pledge to increase pressure on Iran by imposing sanctions on those accused of facilitating the transport of Iranian oil to China.

Carnival Sunshine Returns After Drydock, Prepares for USA

Carnival Sunshine is currently making its way back to North America after completing maintenance at France's Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard

Cruise Passenger Sets Up Personal Starlink, Raising Concerns

Elon Musk’s Starlink has transformed maritime connectivity, providing high-speed internet access for passengers and crew alike.

Maersk Reports Strong 2024, Red Sea Uncertainty Looms

In 2024, Maersk, Denmark’s largest shipping company, marked its third-best financial year in its entire 121-year history.

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