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.

Strike Looms for U.S. East & Gulf Coast Ports as Talks Stall

Ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts are on the verge of a strike. With some 45,000 workers, this will have a severe impact on global shipping.

Federal Agents Investigate Maersk Saltoro at Baltimore Port

On the morning of September 21, US federal agents boarded the Maersk Saltoro for an inspection while it was docked at the Port of Baltimore.

Environmental Activists Blockade Marseilles Port

September 21st, 20 activists from Extinction Rebellion and Marseilles-based group Stop Croisières organized protest at the port of Marseilles.

US DoJ Sues Singaporean Firms for $100M Over Bridge Collapse

The US Department of Justice launches civil lawsuit demanding $100 million in damages from two Singaporean companies who own and operate the Dali

Carnival Wraps Up "Your Peek at Paradise" Roadshow in Chicago

Carnival Cruise Line concluded its “Your Peek at Paradise” roadshow with a final event held for travel advisors in Chicago over the weekend.

Vietnamese Ship Sinks Near Quang Nam, All Crew Rescued

The Vietnamese-flagged ship, An Binh Phat 68, sank in the South China Sea off the coast of Quang Nam province, Vietnam.

FAX/IEA/EAX/REA/FAS Service Restructures into Two Loops

The FAX/IEA/EAX/REA/FAS service which is operated by a group of different shipping lines is set to undergo a major overhaul.

Carnival Cruise Line Announces New 2026-27 Sailings

Carnival has revealed a lineup of new sailings for 2026-27, featuring voyages departing from Miami, Port Canaveral, Norfolk, and San Francisco.

Wärtsilä & Royal Caribbean Sign Major 5-Year Engine Deal

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, covering 37 of the company's cruise ships according to Wärtsilä.

Crane Collapse at Yantian Port Causes Disruption

On September 16th, a ship-to-shore crane collapsed, falling onto a containership in a marine incident at Yantian Port, China.

European Commission Approves Belgian Offshore Wind Scheme

The European Commission has given the green light to a €682 million ($756 million) Belgian initiative aimed at advancing offshore wind energy.

UAE Bans OceanEXL for Violating Bunker Trading Regulations

UAE Maritime Administration impose ban on bunker supplier OceanEXL, prohibiting the company from trading, supplying fuel to ships within the UAE.

DSV to Acquire DB Schenker in €14.8 Billion Deal

Danish logistics giant DSV has signed an agreement to acquire DB Schenker, the rail logistics division of Deutsche Bahn.

Lithuania Denies Entry to Ship Carrying Explosive Cargo

Lithuania’s Prime Minister says a ship carrying a potentially hazardous cargo will not be granted access to the country for emergency repairs.

Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements

Seattle takes significant step toward sustainability by making GHG reduction core requirement for renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.

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