Sam Hamilton

Four New Chemical Tanker Newbuilds for Alita Shanghai

Alita Shanghai International Shipping is expanding its fleet of stainless steel chemical tankers by commissioning up to four new ships.

Marine Hotel Association & Culinary Institute of America Team Up

Bridge Closes in Charleston, SC Due to Container Ship Malfunction

US Coast Guard announced traffic on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge was halted due to a control system malfunction on container ship MSC Michigan VII

Unseaworthy Bulk Carrier Given 3 Month Australia Ban

AMSA have announced that the bulk carrier Peace has been banned from Australian ports for three months due to being deemed unseaworthy.

Juneau, Alaska Implements Cap on Cruise Passenger Arrivals

The City and Borough of Juneau and the cruise lines visiting the port have signed a Memorandum of Agreement aimed at managing visitor volume.

62 New Cruise Ships Slated to Enter Service Through 2036

The global cruise ship orderbook has now reached its farthest extension ever, encompassing 62 ships scheduled to enter service through 2036.

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.