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.

Containership Prices Hit Record High with New Evergreen Deal

Container ship prices have reached an all-time high following Evergreen’s recent order for eleven LNG dual-fuel vessels according to reports.

US Offshore Wind Shift May Cause 26GW Global Gap by 2035

The recent shift in the United States’ offshore wind policy could lead to a global shortfall of 26 gigawatts in offshore wind installations by 2035

UK to Add Shipping to Emissions Trading Scheme in 2026

Starting next year, the UK shipping industry will be included in the UK Emissions Trading Scheme as part of new maritime decarbonization measures

Silver Ray Calls at Fortaleza During Maiden S. America Cruise

The Brazilian port of Fortaleza welcomed the Silver Ray for a transit stop on March 9th as part of the ship’s inaugural South American itinerary.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Secures Major 10-Year Contract Extension

Norwegian car carrier company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured a 10-year contract extension with a global automotive equipment manufacturer.

Curaçao Launches Study to Guide Sustainable Tourism Growth

Curaçao has joined forces with Sustainable Travel International and the George Washington University to evaluate the impacts of tourism.

Research Vessel Grounds Near Italy During Stormy Weather

March 22, Fugro Mercator, a research vessel registered under the Bahamas ran aground on the reef of the Enfola promontory near Portoferraio, Italy

PNOC to Build Offshore Wind Port in Batangas by 2027

The Philippine National Oil Company has announced its intention to construct a new offshore wind integration port in the province of Batangas.

MSC Virtuosa Unveils New Entertainment for Summer 2025

MSC Cruises announces new entertainment lineup for MSC Virtuosa during its summer 2025 season, featuring Dirty Dancing: In Concert.

Bulk Carrier Detained for Unauthorized Anchoring in Malaysia

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak has detained the bulk carrier Queen Harmony for anchoring without permission.

Heineken Unveils Limited-Edition Cans for SAIL 2025 Festival

Heineken has revealed two special-edition collector lager cans to celebrate SAIL 2025, taking place from August 20-24, 2025.

Sail With ‘Goddess of Slots’ on a Casino-Themed Cruise

Casino lovers and travel enthusiasts have an opportunity to embark on a five-night cruise with gaming influencer Lorraine Bencivengo-Ziff.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Reveals 2026 Fall-Winter Sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has revealed its 2026 fall-winter program, featuring over 30 sailings to destinations including Norway and the Med.

Tugboat Sinks After Collision with Containership in Callao

A collision between the tugboat Westport and the containership A. Idefix on March 14 in the Callao Sea resulted in the sinking of the tugboat.

U.S. LNG Producers Seek Higher Prices Amid Rising Costs

Several U.S. LNG producers are looking to renegotiate higher prices with buyers due to increasing construction, labor, and borrowing costs.

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