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.

Royal Caribbean Increases Private Offering to $2 Billion

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced the pricing of its private offering of $2 billion in senior unsecured notes with a 6.000% interest rate.

Ambassador Cruises Partners with Baggex for Luggage Services

Ambassador Cruise Line has entered into a new partnership with Baggex, a specialized luggage delivery service, to improve the guest experience.

Ultra Galaxy Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on South Africa's Coast

The Ultra Galaxy, a general cargo vessel, has broken into four after being stranded on its side on South Africa’s west coast since early July.

Vessel Sinks Near Barangay Cabcaben: Coast Guard Responds

The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the sinking of a vessel in the waters near Barangay Cabcaben, Bataan.

Port of Eden Prepares for Larger Cruise Ships & More Calls

Australian port of Eden is to accommodate larger ships and more frequent visits following modifications to the Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension.

Iran Releases Crude Oil Cargo from Seized Tanker St. Nikolas

Iran has released the crude oil cargo of the St. Nikolas, a 159,000 dwt oil tanker that was seized in the Gulf of Oman.

Swiss Lawyers Publish Book on Risks of Flags of Convenience

Two Swiss lawyers have published a comprehensive 247-page book examining the risks associated with flags of convenience in the shipping industry

Serafina Detained for Safety & Living Condition Violations

Insects and defective toilets are among the 29 deficiencies identified aboard a general cargo ship leading to its detention by Israeli authorities

Oil Product Tanker Capsizes & Sinks Off Bataan, Philippines

On July 25, around 1:10 AM local time, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported the capsizing of the oil product tanker Terra Nova.

CMA CGM & Eurogate Potentially to Develop Hamburg Terminal

The port of Hamburg, traditionally dominated by local operators, is expected to see its third foreign liner investment.

Severe Flooding Incident on Fishing Vessel Argos Georgia

July 22, Falkland Island Government reported severe flooding incident on the fishing vessel Argos Georgia, which had 27 crew members on board.

Eastern Cruise to Launch in Asia with Former Pacific Venus

South Korea-based Eastern Cruise is set to launch a new cruise operation in Asia using the former Pacific Venus, now renamed Eastern Venus.

German-Run Cargo Ship Detained in Ceuta for Bunker Spill

A general cargo ship operated by Germany’s NautiCore Shipping has been detained in Ceuta, on the North African coast, due to a bunker spill.

Michelin Star Chef Joins Swan Hellenic’s Culinary Expedition

JRE announced that Michelin-starred Chef Eric van Bochove from Restaurant ‘t Vlasbloemeken will be part of Swan Hellenic’s culinary expedition.

Canada's Green Shipping Corridors Combat Climate Change

In response to the issue of climate change, Transport Canada is taking significant steps to mitigate the environmental impact of marine shipping.

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