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.

From EEE to FFF: Maersk Debuts Its New Container Ship

Maersk to replace current bunker fuel surcharges, the bunker adjustment factor and the low sulphur surcharge, with new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF)

Carnival Legend Debuts Refurbishment at Start of Europe Season

Carnival Cruise Line’s Legend has launched its summer program from Barcelona following an extensive refurbishment at Chantier Naval de Marseille.

Refurb & New Dining Options for Oceania Cruises’ Marina

Oceania Cruises' Marina has returned to service following an extensive refurbishment, featuring the addition of three new dining options.

Yang Ming Hints at Entry to the 24,000 TEU Boxship Club

Yang Ming Marine Transport's management has indicated that the company will soon join the ranks of 24,000 TEU container ship owners.

Port of Gothenburg Debuts Green Methanol-Powered Feeder Service

A new feeder service began making regular calls at the Port of Gothenburg. The Laura Maersk is the world’s first boxship powered by green methanol

CMA CGM Hit with $1.975m Fine in the United States

The Federal Maritime Commission has reached compromise agreements with three companies: CMA CGM and two ocean transportation intermediaries.

Chinese Firms Win Rights to Build, Operate Black Sea Port

Two Chinese companies have secured the rights to build and operate a deep-sea port on the Black Sea, specifically in Anaklia, Georgia.

Piraeus: 109kg of Cocaine Found in Shipment of Frozen Squid

According to Reuter Media, Greek authorities seized 109kg of cocaine on May 28. The drugs were hidden in a container along with frozen squid.

Baltimore Welcomes Cruise Ships After Eight Week Break

Carnival Pride and Vision of the Seas returned to Baltimore this weekend, signaling the resumption of cruise operations after a two-month break.

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline

As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.

MSC Cruises Debuts New Kids & Family Services & Activities

MSC Cruises is enhancing its children and family program with new onboard activities for the summer 2024 season, as announced in a press release.

X-Press Feeders Signs with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding

X-Press Feeders has signed a letter of intent for four conventionally fueled 10,000 TEU ships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS),

NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker

Japan-based NYK Line has begun its first long-term biofuel test on a large crude oil tanker, marking their first extended biofuel trial on a vessel

Port of Los Angeles Sees 12% April Increase Compared to 2023

The Port of Los Angeles handled 770,337 container units in April, marking a 12% increase over 2023 and the ninth month of year-over-year growth.

Marella's Discovery 2 Sails to Canaries & Med for Winter

Marella Cruises will homeport the Marella Discovery 2 in Malaga for winter sailings before moving to Tenerife and Gran Canaria in December.

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