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.

Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Indicted in US Bribery Case

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged in the USA for allegedly offering bribes to government officials to secure solar energy contracts.

Fujian Lixin to Build 12 Bulk Carriers for Green Era Shipping

Istanbul-based Green Era Shipping enters into agreement with Chinese shipbuilder Fujian Lixin Ship Engineering to construct 12 bulk carriers.

Scenic Group Unveils Black Friday Deals with Huge Discounts

Scenic Group is rolling out Black Friday offers with substantial savings on select trips with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises.

Saint Lucia Welcomes Nautica’s First Visit with Celebrations

Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) hosted the inaugural visit of Oceania Cruises' Nautica on November 13, 2024, as announced in a press release.

CMA CGM Adds New LNG-Powered Ship to Its Fleet

CMA CGM has welcomed the latest LNG-powered vessel to its fleet, the CMA CGM Fort Diamant, which was delivered on November 18th.

Crystal Launches Casino de Monte-Carlo at Sea Aboard Symphony

Crystal introduced the Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea for its guests on the Crystal Symphony during the Chairman’s Cruise in Venice.

MSC Completes Acquisition of Stake in Hamburg Port

All conditions for the voluntary public takeover offer have been met for Mediterranean Shipping Co’s (MSC) investment in the Hamburg port.

Dynacom Tankers Orders More LR1 Product Carriers in China

George Procopiou’s Dynacom Tankers has placed additional orders for LR1 product carriers at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China.

Xi Jinping Inaugurates New Chancay Port in Peru

Xi Jinping in Peru for inauguration of a massive new port that China describes as a game-changer for trade links between Latin America and Asia.

GPH Donates €250,000 for Valencia Flood Relief Efforts

Global Ports Holding donates €250,000 to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts following the devastating floods in Valencia, Spain.

Canadian Labor Minister Steps In to End Port Lockouts

Canada’s labor minister announced yesterday he will intervene to resolve the ongoing lockouts affecting workers at the nation’s two largest ports

Princess Cruises Unveils 2026 Canada & New England Season

Princess Cruises has revealed its lineup for the 2026 Canada & New England season, featuring the debut of the Sapphire Princess in the region.

Canadian Ports Face Disruptions Amid Ongoing Labor Strikes

Canadian supply chains are facing severe disruption as ports on both coasts remain shut down due to the ongoing labor conflicts.

Record Surge in New Boxship Orders Marks 2024 Boom

Boom in container shipping industry continues into 2024, with year on track to set records for new vessel deliveries, as order volumes outpace 2023

Labor Lockouts at Key Canadian Ports Enter Third Day

Labor lockouts at the Canadian ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver have stretched into a third day, with no progress between union and employers

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