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 Magic Expands Premium Dining Options for Guests

Carnival Cruise Line is broadening its range of premium dining menus for guests sailing on the Carnival Magic as part of their SEA program.

Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn

Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.

Virgin Voyages Rolls Out Black Friday Deals for 2025

Virgin has unveiled its Black Friday promotions, giving travelers the opportunity to book one and receive the second at 80% off through December 4

Carnival Luminosa Treats Hospital Staff to Spa Day at Sea

Carnival announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were invited aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa day

Aurora Expeditions Reveals Antarctica Program for 2027–28

Aurora Expeditions announces its 2027–28 Antarctica program featuring 34 voyages across its fleet covering the Antarctic Peninsula and Patagonia

Man Rescued After Falling Between Ship and Dock in Nassau

A man was rescued from the water on Sunday after accidentally falling between the cruise ship Norwegian Encore and the dock at Nassau Cruise Port

Royal Caribbean Plans Return to Baltimore in 2027

Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that it will resume operations from Baltimore in 2027, according to a recent company press release.

Carnival Supports Jamaica’s Recovery After Hurricane Melissa

Along with providing donations and relief supplies Carnival Cruises is returning its ships to ports that are already prepared to receive visitors

UK Imposes New Sanctions on Russian LNG Exports

UK government unveils broad package of maritime sanctions aimed at restricting Russia’s LNG exports, marking another significant hit to Moscow.

Hai An Expands Fleet with Order for 7,100 TEU Ships

Vietnam’s Hai An Transport and Stevedoring has intensified its fleet growth strategy by placing an order for its largest containerships so far.

Peers Warn Starmer’s EU Deal Weakens UK Negotiating Power

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of giving up bargaining leverage in future European Union talks through his new 12-year fishing rights agreement

Icon of the Seas to Homeport in Galveston, Texas in 2027

Royal Caribbean International announces that its flagship vessel, the Icon of the Seas, will begin sailing from Galveston starting August 2027.

Cruise Ships Become Floating Hotels for COP30 in Brazil

The cruise ships, Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview have arrived in Belém, Brazil, where they will serve as floating hotels during UNFCCC COP30.

Ferry and Tanker Collide off Singapore, No Injuries Reported

A collision occurred off Singapore’s Southern Islands on November 10 between a Singapore-flagged ferry and a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker.

Cruise Passenger Dies as Huge Wave Hits Tenerife Seafront

An incident in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife results in death of woman and injuries to several others after a massive wave struck the seafront.

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