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.

Stena Ro-Ro Acquires New Vessel, Renamed Stena Shipper

On January 21, Stena Ro-Ro announced the expansion of its fleet with the acquisition of the RoRo vessel Giuseppe Luccchesi.

Trump Administration Ushers in New FMC Chairman

The Donald Trump administration has introduced significant changes, including appointing a new chairman for the Federal Maritime Commission.

Cargo Ship Havelland Experiences Engine Failure in Kiel Canal

The cargo ship Havelland encountered engine trouble during its westbound journey through the Kiel Canal in Germany on January 20th.

Carnival Pride Departs on 14-Night Panama Canal Cruise

The Carnival Pride has set sail from Baltimore on a 14-night voyage to the Panama Canal and Central America, departing Maryland on January 12.

China Rejects US Shipbuilding Investigation as Protectionist

China’s Ministry of Commerce criticizes US investigation into the country’s shipbuilding industry citing “unilateralism and protectionism.”

CMA CGM Announces New Shipping Rates and Surcharges

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has introduced updated rates and surcharges for shipments headed to the United States.

Wuhu Shipyard Forms $4.1 Billion Partnership for New Projects

China’s Wuhu Shipyard has joined forces with two domestic financial leasing companies to collaborate on ventures potentially exceeding RMB30B.

Shipper Complaints at FMC Could Cost Liners Over $75M

The FMC continues to receive a surge of complaints, with recent filings potentially leading to more than $75 million in liabilities for shipping lines

Bremerhaven Cruise Port Kicks Off 2025 Season Under GPH

Bremerhaven Cruise Port in Germany, which is managed by Global Ports Holding (GPH), has officially launched its 2025 cruise season.

Guyana-Flagged Tanker Detained by Venezuela for False Entry

Jan 13th: Guyana has reported that Venezuelan authorities seized the tanker Four Plus for entering Venezuelan waters without authorization.

Wellard Sells Final Ship, Signaling a New Chapter

After 46 years Australia’s Wellard is preparing for a future without ships after announcing the sale of its livestock carrier, the Ocean Drover.

Cunard Launches 2025 Wave Season with Two Special Offers

Cunard cruise lines has unveiled two exciting promotions for the 2025 wave season called “Treat yourself, on us” and “Enjoy it all.”

Cargo Vessel Sinks Off Vietnam; Crew Safely Rescued

An incident at sea occurred southwest of Vung Tau, Vietnam, when the Vietnamese-registered cargo ship Dolphin 18 sank on January 11th.

Cyprus Shipping Chamber Names New Director-General

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber has announced the promotion of deputy director-general Alexandros Josephides to the role of director-general.

APL Maritime Resolves Sexual Harassment Lawsuit in US Court

APL Maritime, a U.S.-based subsidiary of CMA CGM, has reached a confidential settlement in a sexual harassment case brought before the US Court.

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