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.

StarCruises Launches TCM Wellness Festival at Sea

StarCruises announces collaboration with Guangdong Broadcasting Network to introduce a Traditional Chinese Medicine Festival aboard Star Voyager.

Qatar Suspends Navigation Amid Widespread GPS Failures

Qatar temporarily suspends all vessel movements in its waters, citing a “technical fault in the GPS” that's disrupted maritime navigation routes.

US Clarifies Details On New Port Fees For Chinese Vessels

US Customs has just released further guidance on the new port fees for Chinese-linked ships, which they say are set to take effect next week.

TUI River Cruises Unveils Biggest Summer Program for 2027

TUI River Cruises reveals plans for its most ambitious summer schedule yet, highlighted by the debut of its first newbuild vessel, the TUI Luzia.

French Forces Detain Russian-Linked Tanker Off Saint-Nazaire

French media have reported the arrest of two senior officers from a Russian-linked shadow fleet tanker intercepted near Saint-Nazaire, France.

Princess Cruises Launches Cocktail Book with Rob Floyd

Princess Cruises has released “Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection,” created by global mixologist and brand ambassador Rob Floyd.

Holland America to Debut Alaska Float in Macy’s Parade

Holland America Line revealed that it will debut a brand-new float in the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Zodiac Maritime Orders Five 6,000 TEU Containerships

Zodiac Maritime returns to the shipbuilding market with an order for five 6,000 TEU containerships in China, a deal valued at nearly $400 million

Carnival Expands 2027-28 Cruises From South Florida

Carnival Cruise Line unveils new 2027-28 sailings from Miami and Port Canaveral, highlighting the relocation of the Carnival Venezia to Florida.

MedCruise General Assembly Opens in Šibenik, Croatia

The 67th MedCruise General Assembly officially began yesterday, September 30th, in Šibenik, Croatia, according to a recent press release.

Norwegian Cancels Over 55 Cruises for 2026-27 Season

Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed the cancellation of more than 55 sailings planned for the 2026-27 season across four of its ships.

Aggregate Carrier Sana Partially Sinks Off Kish Island

On September 24th, an aggregate carrier named Sana partially sank in the Persian Gulf, while it was roughly two miles south of Kish Island, Iran.

Riviera Travel Expands Into Asia with Mekong Sailings

Riviera Travel has revealed plans to expand into Asia, announcing that its ship, the Riviera Alba, will begin cruising the Mekong River in 2027.

Chinese Bauxite Demand Drives Dry Bulk Market Growth

China’s surging appetite for bauxite is reshaping the dry bulk trade, with record imports in 2025 highlighting the growing role of large carriers

Man Faces Jail for Bomb Threats to Cruise Operator

Man faces prison after admitting he sent bomb threats to Resorts World Cruises in an attempt to recover money lost gambling on one of its ships.

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