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 Announces Destination: Perfect Day Mexico

Royal Caribbean reveals plans for an exciting new destination in the Western Caribbean, named Perfect Day Mexico, according to a press release.

Sun Princess Delayed to Everglades Due to Hurricane Milton

The Sun Princess will arrive at its new homeport in Port Everglades later than expected due to the impact of Hurricane Milton.

Port Protests Continue as Canadian Dockworkers Halt Overtime

Protests at ports across North America's east coast have been escalating all year, now dockworkers in Montreal join with their own 3-day strike.

German Cargo Ship Runs Aground Near Scotland's Isle of Skye

A German-flagged cargo vessel ran aground on October 7 while navigating a narrow strait that separates the Isle of Skye from the Scottish mainland

Royal Caribbean Adjusts Itineraries Due to Hurricane Milton

Royal Caribbean International has made changes to several of its cruise ships' itineraries in response to the impending Hurricane Milton.

CINS Issues New Guidelines for Safe Carriage of Charcoal

Cargo Incident Notification System, an initiative led by the container shipping industry, releases guidelines to ensure safe transport of charcoal

Merchant Vessel Hit by Russian Missile at Yuzhny Port, Odessa

On October 6, a merchant vessel docked at Yuzhny Port in the Odessa region was struck by a Russian ballistic missile, infrared footage showed.

Temporary Deal Ends Longshoremen's Strike, Ports to Reopen

The strike involving 45,000 members of the ILA, which began on October 1, has come to a close following a temporary agreement with the USMX.

Silversea to Build Hotel in Chile for Antarctica Travelers

Silversea Cruises announces plans to build a luxury hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to enhance the experience for guests exploring Antarctica.

Vancouver Port Sees Rebound in Container Traffic

Canada’s largest port, the Port of Vancouver, facilitates around $220 billion in trade annually, connecting with up to 170 countries worldwide.

Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Expands Fleet with Acquisitions

Zhangjiagang Oceanicwit Shipping continues its buying spree, showing no signs of slowing down during an aggressive clutch of acquisitions.

Carnival's Limited Ship Orders to Boost Demand Over Capacity

During the company's third-quarter earnings call, Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein discussed the company's future restrained shipbuilding plans.

Hapag-Lloyd Places $5.25bn Orders with Chinese Shipyards

Hapag-Lloyd choses two Chinese shipyards for latest expansion, an order of $5.25 billion: one of the largest containership deals in history.

Panama to Revoke Registration of Ships Involved in Illegality

The PMA commits to canceling the registration of any ship found engaging in illegal actions or attempting to change its flag to dodge sanctions.

Explosion on Oil Tanker at Chittagong Port Claims Three Lives

A deadly accident occurred following an explosion aboard the crude oil tanker Banglar Jyoti at Chittagong Port’s Eastern Refinery.

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