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.

Vancouver Port Sees Rebound in Container Traffic

Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, facilitates around $220 billion in trade annually, connecting with up to 170 countries worldwide.

Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Expands Fleet with Acquisitions

Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Shipping continues its buying spree, showing no signs of slowing down during an aggressive clutch of acquisitions.

Carnival's Limited Ship Orders to Boost Demand Over Capacity

During the company's third-quarter earnings call, Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein discussed the company's future restrained shipbuilding plans.

Hapag-Lloyd Places $5.25bn Orders with Chinese Shipyards

Hapag-Lloyd choses two Chinese shipyards for latest expansion, an order of $5.25 billion: one of the largest containership deals in history.

Panama to Revoke Registration of Ships Involved in Illegality

The PMA commits to canceling the registration of any ship found engaging in illegal actions or attempting to change its flag to dodge sanctions.

Explosion on Oil Tanker at Chittagong Port Claims Three Lives

A deadly accident occurred following an explosion aboard the crude oil tanker Banglar Jyoti at Chittagong Port’s Eastern Refinery.

Holland America Line Unveils Special Holiday Menus & Events

Holland America is bringing festive cheer to its fleet with themed food and drink offerings for the holiday season, according to an announcement.

Cargo Ship Grounded Due to Hull Leak Off Indonesia

A general cargo ship, the George Sejahtera, ran aground in the waters off Linau, west of Lampung, Indonesia, on September 26th.

Seabourn Launches "Connoisseur Collection" for 2025-26

Seabourn has unveiled its new "Connoisseur Collection," offering a range of culinary and premium wine experiences on most 2025-26 cruises and expeditions.

Royal Caribbean Ship Delayed Due to Hurricane Helene Impact

Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, will return to Tampa two days later than planned due to Hurricane Helene.

Ports of Long Beach, Yantian Sign Green Maritime Economy MoU

The agreement aims to promote collaboration in decarbonizing maritime trade and advancing sustainable development across the Pacific Rim.

Carnival Adjusts Cruise Itineraries Due to Storm Helene

Carnival has made changes to the itineraries of at least two of its ships due to the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on the Gulf of Mexico.

Container Ship Sky Light Collides with Two Vessels in Romania

On September 19, the 9,616-gross-ton container ship Sky Light collided with two moored vessels at Constanta Port in Romania.

Royal Caribbean Cancels Icon of the Seas Cruise for Repairs

Royal Caribbean International has canceled the upcoming sailing of Icon of the Seas due to the need for unexpected repairs on the 2023-built ship

Diamond Princess Heads to Australia for 2024-25 Winter Season

Diamond Princess makes its way to Australia after leaving Japan in early September, the ship is on a 22-night repositioning cruise to Sydney.

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