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.

Diamond Princess Announces 2025-2026 Asia Cruise Season

Princess has revealed an exciting lineup of cruises on the Diamond Princess, sailing from Singapore between December 2025 and February 2026.

Four Stowaways Found on Ship’s Rudder in Canary Islands Port

October 26, four Nigerian stowaways were found on the rudder of cargo vessel MSC Fiammetta when it docked at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

South Korea Launches Tender for 1.5GW Offshore Wind Projects

South Korea has initiated a tender process for renewable energy projects, with 1.5GW of offshore wind capacity available for bidding.

Five-Tonne Bunker Fuel Spill Contained Off Singapore Coast

The MPA of Singapore has reported an overflow of five tonnes of bunker fuel during a bunkering operation involving a Bahamas-flagged bulk carrier

Avangrid Faces Opposition to Power Cables in Barnstable

Avangrid encounters huge resistance to proposal for landing power cables from the New England Wind 2 offshore wind project in Barnstable, Mass.

COSCO Orders Six 13,600 TEU Boxships from Hudong-Zhonghua

COSCO Shipping Lines, one of China's major container shipping companies, has placed an order for six boxships at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding.

Tug Arrested in Angola Over $244M Caribbean Oil Spill Cleanup

More than eight months after being involved in a oil spill in the Caribbean, a tug has been arrested as part of efforts to recover cleanup costs.

Grace Ocean & Synergy Agree to Settlement Over Baltimore Bridge

Singaporean companies Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine, the owners and operators of the Dali containership, have agreed to pay $102 million.

Chinese Car Parts Manufacturer Expands Into Shipbuilding

Chinese automotive parts manufacturer Xingmin ITS is diversifying into shipbuilding by acquiring a 30% stake in Zhejiang East Coast Shipbuilding.

Somali Pirates Likely to Resume Operations in Indian Ocean

International shipping has been cautioned about a potential resurgence of Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean following the end of monsoon season.

Ambassador Cruise Line Hosts Agents on Norway Fjordlands Trip

Ambassador Cruise Line recently welcomed 14 travel agents aboard the Ambience for a seven-night familiarization trip to Norway's fjordlands.

CMA CGM Purchases Five High-Reefer Ships from Seatrade

Analysts at Alphaliner report that CMA CGM has acquired five high-reefer 2,259 TEU container vessels it previously had on charter from Seatrade.

MSC World America to Feature New Bars, Dining & Comedy Club

The MSC World America, launching from Miami in 2025, will bring new concepts on board, including a sports bar, comedy club & revamped lounges.

Panama to Deregister Ships on International Sanctions Lists

Panama president signs executive decree that enables Panama Ship Registry to cancel registration of any vessel on international sanctions lists.

Russian Cargo Ship Capsizes at Korsakov Port, Crew Lost

October 18, Russian-flagged cargo ship Grigory Lovtsov overturned near Korsakov Port on Sakhalin Island, resulting in loss of several crew members

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