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.

Violation of Napali by Celebrity Edge Remains Inconclusive

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources reported that the investigation into the cruise ship Celebrity Edge remains inconclusive.

India Expresses Interest in Operating Bangladeshi Port

India wants to operate Bangladesh seaport, Mongla, where both New Delhi and Beijing are also interested in investing in terminal construction.

SOLAS Amendment: Mandatory Reporting of All Lost Containers

The WSC has expressed approval of the recent amendments to SOLAS adopted by the IMO making it mandatory to report all containers lost at sea.

28 Containers Lost as Crane Collapses Onto Cargo Ship

Marport, Turkey; a container ship, the Medkon Rize, lost 28 cargo containers overboard after a mobile crane collapsed onto the vessel's main deck

Singapore to Relieve Bottlenecks with Disused Terminals

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced a temporary reopening of closed container terminals to address the backlog of ships.

Ibiza Club Vibes Set to Heat Up Swan's SH Vega Cruise

Swan Hellenic has partnered with Blue Marlin Ibiza to create a unique Caribbean adventure that combines exploration with DJs and entertainment..

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.

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