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.

MSC Repositions Megamax Vessels to New Trade Lanes

In a “surprise move,” Alphaliner reports that MSC is relocating all of its 19,200 to 24,300 TEU megamax vessels from the Asia–North Europe route

Panama Canal Approves $1.2bn New Reservoir Project

Panama Canal board of directors gives the green light for funding the construction of a lake in the middle course of the Indio River watershed.

Allure of the Seas: Refit and Mediterranean Season Ahead

The Allure of the Seas arrived in Europe last weekend, setting the stage for a drydock refurbishment and a summer deployment in the Mediterranean

Pertamina Exec Arrested in $12bn Oil Corruption Probe

Pertamina CEO, Yoki Firnandi, taken into custody amid allegations of $12bn corruption scheme tied to procurement of crude oil and oil products.

Skuld Marine Fuels Integrate Cashew Nutshell Liquid Biofuel

With decarbonization rules already enforced in the EU/EEA, authorities are now honing in on greenhouse gas emissions from ships in European waters

Uruguayan, Brazilian Navies Search for Overboard Crew Member

The navies of Uruguay and Brazil have initiated a search for a crew member who went overboard from the MSC Cruises vessel MSC Poesia

New Trieste Port to Become Hungary's Gateway to the Sea

Trieste to become Hungary’s main port as construction begins on 30-hectare site acquired by Hungarian government with completion anticipated by 2028

US Considers Hefty Fees, Restricting Chinese Maritime Ties

The US is considering fees on Chinese-built vessels docking at its ports, while tightening regulations on Chinese ownership of domestic terminals

CMA CGM Expands Fleet with Purchase of Four More Boxships

CMA CGM remains one of the most active buyers in the secondhand container ship market this year after acquiring another four boxships.

Virgin Voyages Unveils Exclusive Craft Beer for Its Fleet

Virgin is elevating its beverage offerings with the introduction of Virgin Craft Beer, a brew created in collaboration with Brewery Ommegang.

Ecuadorian Navy Seizes 800 Kgs of Cocaine on Cargo Ship

The Ecuadorian Navy have seized approximately 800 kilograms of cocaine aboard the Hapag-Lloyd container ship Guayaquil Express.

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Adventure of the Seas Itinerary

Royal Caribbean has notified guests booked on the Aug 16 2025 sailing of Adventure of the Seas about a berthing conflict at Perfect Day at CocoCay

Cargo Ship Master & Operator Sentenced for Fatal Collision

Southampton Crown Court has sentenced the master of a North Sea cargo ship and the operating company for their roles in a 2021 fatal accident.

Maersk & Cochin Shipyard Partner on Ship Repair & Building

AP Moller-Maersk has entered into a MoU with India’s Cochin Shipyard to explore opportunities in ship repair and shipbuilding.

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.

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