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.

Holland America Line Unveils Special Holiday Menus & Events

Holland America is bringing festive cheer to its fleet with themed food and drink offerings for the holiday season, according to an announcement.

Cargo Ship Grounded Due to Hull Leak Off Indonesia

A general cargo ship, the George Sejahtera, ran aground in the waters off Linau, west of Lampung, Indonesia, on September 26th.

Seabourn Launches "Connoisseur Collection" for 2025-26

Seabourn has unveiled its new "Connoisseur Collection," offering a range of culinary and premium wine experiences on most 2025-26 cruises and expeditions.

Royal Caribbean Ship Delayed Due to Hurricane Helene Impact

Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, will return to Tampa two days later than planned due to Hurricane Helene.

Ports of Long Beach, Yantian Sign Green Maritime Economy MoU

The agreement aims to promote collaboration in decarbonizing maritime trade and advancing sustainable development across the Pacific Rim.

Carnival Adjusts Cruise Itineraries Due to Storm Helene

Carnival has made changes to the itineraries of at least two of its ships due to the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on the Gulf of Mexico.

Container Ship Sky Light Collides with Two Vessels in Romania

On September 19, the 9,616-gross-ton container ship Sky Light collided with two moored vessels at Constanta Port in Romania.

Royal Caribbean Cancels Icon of the Seas Cruise for Repairs

Royal Caribbean International has canceled the upcoming sailing of Icon of the Seas due to the need for unexpected repairs on the 2023-built ship

Diamond Princess Heads to Australia for 2024-25 Winter Season

Diamond Princess makes its way to Australia after leaving Japan in early September, the ship is on a 22-night repositioning cruise to Sydney.

Strike Looms for U.S. East & Gulf Coast Ports as Talks Stall

Ports on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts are on the verge of a strike. With some 45,000 workers, this will have a severe impact on global shipping.

Federal Agents Investigate Maersk Saltoro at Baltimore Port

On the morning of September 21, US federal agents boarded the Maersk Saltoro for an inspection while it was docked at the Port of Baltimore.

Environmental Activists Blockade Marseilles Port

September 21st, 20 activists from Extinction Rebellion and Marseilles-based group Stop Croisières organized protest at the port of Marseilles.

US DoJ Sues Singaporean Firms for $100M Over Bridge Collapse

The US Department of Justice launches civil lawsuit demanding $100 million in damages from two Singaporean companies who own and operate the Dali

Carnival Wraps Up "Your Peek at Paradise" Roadshow in Chicago

Carnival Cruise Line concluded its “Your Peek at Paradise” roadshow with a final event held for travel advisors in Chicago over the weekend.

Vietnamese Ship Sinks Near Quang Nam, All Crew Rescued

The Vietnamese-flagged ship, An Binh Phat 68, sank in the South China Sea off the coast of Quang Nam province, Vietnam.

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