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.

Bookings Open for Holland America's 2026 Grand World Voyage

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 132-day Grand World Voyage, departing from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Volendam on January 4 2026

Oil Spilt After Fuel Barge Hits Bridge in Galveston, Texas

A barge owned by Martin Petroleum collided with a bridge pillar in Galveston causing an oil spill & closing the only road to a neighboring island

UK Follows Australia in Livestock Export for Slaughter Ban

On May 14th, the UK Parliament voted in favor of a bill that prohibits the export of livestock for slaughter and fattening for slaughter.

Serenade of the Seas Begins Third Segment of 274-Night Cruise

The Serenade of the Seas recently embarked on the third leg of Royal Caribbean International’s 274-night Ultimate World Cruise.

180-Day Ban On 'Unsafe' Bulk Carrier Ordered by Australia

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed a 180-day ban on the Indian bulk carrier Darya Shaan due to safety concerns.

New India West Coast-Middle East Service Launched by CMA CGM

CMA CGM has unveiled a new weekly service, VGI, which will link Laem Chabang, Vung Tau, and Jakarta to the India West Coast and the Middle East

Renewable Energy Developer OX2 Receives Acquisition Bid

Stockholm-based renewable energy developer OX2 is currently the subject of a purchase offer from the investment firm EQT Infrastructure VI.

Chonqing, China Welcomes First 10,000 DWT Vessel

Vessels with a capacity of up to 10,000 deadweight tons (DWT) can now access the world's largest municipality, namely Chonqing in SW China.

First-Quarter Revenues Announced by Yang Ming

Yang Ming reported robust financial results for the first quarter, with revenues reaching US$1.39B and a net profit after tax of US$298.42M.

Crew Member Falls Overboard During Cruise Ship Drill

May 10th, a crew member of the Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Venezia went overboard while the ship was docked in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

Silver Nova Debuts in Alaska with Regional Culinary Program

Silversea Cruises has introduced its new vessel, the Silver Nova, to Alaska, where it will offer seven-day journeys until September 5, 2024.

'Ultimate' Northern Lights Expedition Launched by HX

HX has unveiled its latest offering, the "Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition Under the Northern Lights," set to launch in January 2026.

Port of New York and New Jersey Sees First Quarter Growth

In March, the Port of New York and New Jersey processed 701,648 TEUs, contributing to a first quarter cumulative volume of 2,001,449 TEUs.

Cargo Ship Grounded at United Kingdom's Port of Silloth

On May 8th the cargo ship Bremen was reported to have run aground at the Port of Silloth in Northern England at 12:10 AM local time.

Nicaragua Shelves Plan for Panama Canal Rival

Nicaragua has terminated a 50-year concession previously awarded to Chinese businessman Wang Jing to construct a rival to the Panama Canal.

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