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.

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.

India's Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub Gaining Momentum with MSC

India’s new container transhipment hub at Vizhinjam is rapidly advancing, with MSC emerging as a potential key long-term partner.

Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay

A 22-year-old container ship, MSC Apollo, sailing under the Cyprus flag, is under investigation for allegedly causing an oil spill in South Africa

Wärtsilä Secures Contract for Singapore's Next-Gen Traffic System

Wärtsilä awarded prototyping contract for Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued

September 8, a pipe-laying barge ran aground near Villa Allende, east of the Coatzacoalcos River mouth in Mexico, due to wind and rough seas.

Container Ship Averts Accident After Engine Failure at Tampa

A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a container ship suffered engine failure while entering the port of Tampa, USA, on September 5.

Hong Kong, South China Halt Container Handling for Typhoon Yagi

Container terminals in Hong Kong and southern China paused operations yesterday, September 5, as Super Typhoon Yagi neared.

U.S. Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project

U.S. gives green light to Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking tenth commercial-scale offshore wind initiative approved by current administration.

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