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.

Princess Cruises Announces 2026-27 Australia Deployment

Princess Cruises has revealed its plans for the 2026-27 season, deploying three ships across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

CMA CGM Surpasses Maersk as Top Transpacific Carrier

CMA CGM has overtaken Maersk to claim the top spot as the largest carrier on the transpacific trade route.

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Shipping Network

The United States has announced sanctions against 35 entities and vessels linked to the transportation of Iranian petroleum and its derivatives.

Maersk Orders 20 Dual-Fuel Container Vessels for Fleet Renewal

Maersk has placed an order for 20 new container vessels equipped with dual-fuel engines, partnering with three shipyards for their construction.

Castor Maritime to Sell Containership, Taking $3.3m Loss

Cyprus-based shipowner Castor Maritime has agreed to sell one of its three containerships, incurring a loss of approximately $3.3 million.

Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for Exciting Cruises

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane launching a series of 22 sailings across the South Pacific, New Zealand and Queensland.

Greenpeace Stage 12-Hour Protest on Tanker Buena Alba

Greenpeace activists boarded a tanker, remaining on board for 12 hours as the vessel prepared to load propylene, a component in plastic production

Splintered Shipping Rules Loom Amid Global and Local Shifts

The UK government is reviewing its emissions trading system framework and considering adding the shipping sector in just over a year's time.

Pilot Project Highlights Bio-Methane Use in Green Shipping

The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners successfully conducted a pilot project on October 19th.

Hapag-Lloyd Secures Green Methanol Supply to Cut Emissions

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with Beijing-based Goldwind for the annual supply of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol

MSC's Stake in Hamburg Port Reshapes North Europe Trade Hub

Mediterranean Shipping Co, the largest container shipping line globally, has finalized its acquisition of a major stake in the Port of Hamburg.

CMA CGM Introduces Maya Service for Central America Ports

French shipping giant CMA CGM has unveiled its new Maya Service, a weekly shipping route tailored to serve the West Coast of Central America.

Schulte Group Forms Joint Venture to Train Chinese Seafarers

Schulte Group partners with Huayang Maritime Center and Haikou Xinhaina Port and Shipping Technology Co to establish a joint venture on Hainan.

Port of Montreal Labor Dispute Enters 90-Day Mediation Phase

Employers at Port of Montreal and the CUPE Local 375 union agree to enter a 90-day mediation period in an effort to reach a new labor agreement.

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained

The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.

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