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.

GTT to Acquire Danelec in $219.7M Maritime Analytics Deal

French gas containment leader GTT is investing $219.7 million to acquire maritime analytics company Danelec from private equity firm Verdane.

Cruise Ship Suspected in Power Outage on Greek Island

Authorities are now investigating whether the power outage was an underwater power cable damaged by a cruise ship’s anchor.

18 States Sue to Overturn Trump’s Offshore Wind Shutdown

Rio de Janeiro Wraps Up Strong 2024-25 Cruise Season

Rio de Janeiro saw a bustling 2024-25 season, welcoming over 327,000 visitors and 36 cruise ships, according to the Pier Mauá Cruise Terminal

NCLH Speeds Up $300M Cost Savings Effort for Greater Gains

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is moving to advance initiatives within its $300 million cost-saving program, announced President & CEO Harry Sommer

Tanker Collision Sends Barges Adrift on Mississippi River

CMA CGM Expands Air Cargo with Air Belgium Acquisition

CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of Air Belgium, strengthening its air cargo operations by adding four aircraft to its growing fleet.

NCLH Prioritizes Pricing Amid Q3 Booking Volatility

Norwegian Cruise Line is experiencing fluctuations in bookings for remaining Q3 sailings, leading to challenges in achieving expected occupancy.

CMA CGM Registers First Indian-Flagged Ship in Milestone

CMA CGM has marked a milestone with the arrival of its first Indian-flagged boxship, making it the first major foreign shipping company to do so.

Cunard Launches Month-Long Bonus for Travel Advisors

In honor of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day on May 7, Cunard is turning the celebration into a month-long event with its Four Queens Bonus promotion

AIDAstella and Azamara Pursuit Make First Calls to Niigata

The Port of Niigata in Japan recently celebrated the inaugural visits of two cruise ships, the AIDAstella and the Azamara Pursuit.

Norwegian Epic Enters Drydock Ahead of Mediterranean Season

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Epic entered drydock in Europe earlier this month for a raft of scheduled maintenance and updates.

Trump Calls for Free U.S. Access to Panama, Suez Canals

U.S. President Trump has called for American ships, both military and commercial, to be granted free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals

Norwegian Bliss Sparks Emissions Concerns in Juneau

Norwegian Bliss became the first ship to arrive in Juneau for the 2025 cruise season, marking the official start of the year’s maritime tourism

Mitsui OSK Lines to Open Strategic Office in Washington

Reflecting a shifting global landscape, Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), has announced plans to establish a new office in Washington, DC.

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