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.

CMA CGM and RSGT Plan New Terminal at Jeddah Port

CMA CGM signs term sheet with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal to explore joint venture for the construction and operation of new facility

Royal Caribbean Celebrates Crew With Beyond BOLD Week

Royal Caribbean launches Beyond BOLD Crew Week, a fleetwide celebration honoring the 70,000 dedicated crew members who bring every cruise to life

MSC Preziosa Launches 2025-26 Cruise Season In Santos

MSC's cruise ship, the Preziosa officially kicked off the 2025–2026 cruise season at the Port of Santos, Brazil, on Sunday, October 26th, 2025.

Star Voyager To Return To Hong Kong For 2026 Season

StarCruises announce the Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a new homeport season in 2026, marking another major deployment in the region.

Fire Disables Grimaldi Euromed Ship Grande Roma

A fire in the engine room has left an Italian-flagged Grimaldi Euromed-owned car carrier, the Grande Roma, without any means of propulsion.

EU Targets Russia’s Shadow Tanker Fleet With New Powers

The EU is to take its toughest stance yet against Russia’s shadow tanker network, unveiling plans to allow member states to board and inspect ships

Princess Cruises Unveils 2027-28 West Coast Voyages

Princess Cruises has revealed its 2027–2028 West Coast cruise season, offering travelers a range of sun-soaked getaways during the colder months.

Holland America Wraps Up Alaska Season and Looks Ahead

Holland America has shared highlights from its Alaska season, releasing figures that showcase the line’s regional focus and community engagement.

Seven Missing After Service Boat Capsizes off Mozambique

Seven people are missing after a service boat capsized alongside the Scorpio-managed oil/chemical tanker Sea Quest earlier today near Mozambique.

Fire on Federal II in Indonesia Claims 10 Lives, 18 Injured

A fire aboard the Federal II has left 10 people dead and at least 18 others injured while the vessel was undergoing repairs and conversion work.

China’s New Port Fees Create Costly Strain for US Ships

The German owners of the US-flagged Panamax vessel Matson Waikiki are facing a hefty $1.7 million (RMB 12.1 million) fee to dock in Shanghai.

Iranian Tankers Resume Normal AIS Signals After Years

For the first time since 2018, most Iranian-flagged tankers are transmitting accurate locations via the Automatic Identification System (AIS).

Maersk Tests Methanol-Ethanol Blend Aboard Laura Maersk

Maersk has begun onboard fuel trials using a methanol-ethanol blend as part of its push to develop cleaner, more sustainable fuel solutions.

Cargo Ship Eileen Sinks in Black Sea, Crew Safely Rescued

General cargo ship Eileen sinks in Black Sea on October 12 following severe water ingress. All crew members were safely evacuated to life rafts.

Passenger Ferry Sinks at Philippine Port During Severe Weather

A passenger ferry sank while moored at a Philippine port on October 7 amid rough weather conditions. All crew members on board escaped safely.

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