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.

Port of Kiel Now Powers Seven Vessels Simultaneously

The Port of Kiel in Germany now provides shore power to seven ships at once making it the most extensive & advanced system of its kind in Europe.

Portland’s Terminal 6 Secured with New Operator

The US state of Oregon’s only container terminal, Portland’s Terminal 6, has been given a new lease of life with a fresh operator stepping in.

MSC Launches Aqua Initiative to Cut Plastic Bottles

MSC Cruises unveils new onboard drinking water filtration system as part of Aqua by MSC initiative to reduce single-use plastics across its fleet

Long Beach Port Commits $102M to Zero-Emission Projects

Port of Long Beach approves $102 million investment aimed at advancing zero-emission operations, focusing on acquiring clean cargo-handling equipment

Crew Member Evacuated from MSC Magnifica off Sicily

A crew member from the MSC Magnifica was evacuated on Wednesday evening after what the ship’s medical team described as a likely heart attack.

Crews Warned Singapore Enforces Tougher Penalties on Vaping

Singapore has just introduced significantly tougher rules against vaping, with stricter penalties for the possession or use of e-cigarettes.

German Police Raid Cargo Ship Over Espionage Suspicions

German authorities have raided general cargo ship Scanlark while it was in the Kiel Canal, amid suspicions it may have been involved in espionage

Viking Hosts Global Recruitment Events This Fall

Viking announces series of recruitment events taking place September and October, inviting professionals to learn more about career opportunities

Kouzon Opens New Cruise Recruitment Office in Georgia

Kouzon Corporation, a global leader in cruise ship recruitment operating across 18 countries on four continents, announces new branch in Georgia.

Dream Cruises to Launch Smurfs-Themed Voyages in November

Dream Cruises reveals it will host “The Smurfs Dream at Sea” voyage, a themed sailing onboard the Genting Dream running from November to January.

Bulk Carrier Elina B Disabled in Dardanelles Incident

Carnival Adjusts Itineraries for 2026 Sailings on Five Ships

US Port Fees Could Cost COSCO, OOCL Over $2.1bn in 2026

Fresh projections from HSBC suggest that COSCO and its Hong Kong-listed unit OOCL could together face more than $2.1bn in port charges in 2026.

Manila Declaration Adopted to Protect Seafarers’ Rights

A declaration calling for stronger safeguards for seafarers has been adopted at a Philippine government-led conference held in Manila this week.

Carnival Launches CHEERS! Zero Proof Drink Package

Carnival has unveiled a new non-alcoholic beverage package, CHEERS! Zero Proof, offering guests a wide selection of premium alcohol-free drinks.

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