Norwegian Epic Incident Leaves Passengers Stranded
The Norwegian Epic broke loose from its moorings while docked in Italy leaving hundreds of cruise guests stuck ashore with limited information.
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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.
AIDA's New Ships to Feature Future-Proof Fuel Systems
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UK Offshore Wind Auction Set to Launch This August
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South Africa Moves to Relaunch National Shipping Line
More than 25 years after the sale of Safmarine to Maersk, South Africa is making strides toward establishing a new state-backed shipping company.
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Holland America Plans New Cruises for 2027 Eclipse
Holland America Line unveils itineraries for summer 2027, giving guests a front-row seat to one of nature’s spectacles — a total solar eclipse.
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Alaskan Dream Cruises Begins 2025 Season in Juneau
Alaskan Dream Cruises has officially kicked off its 2025 Alaska cruising season with the launch of the Admiralty Dream’s first voyage of the year
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AIDA Cruises Wins Two Silver ESG Awards in Athens
AIDA earns two silver awards at this year’s ESG Shipping Awards in Athens recognizing the company’s commitment to innovation and social impact.
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COSCO Energy Adds Chemical Tanker to Fleet Strategy
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Carnival Warns Guests of Sea Ice Ahead of Greenland Trip
As the Carnival Pride embarks on its 14-night cruise to Greenland and Canada, Carnival has issued a precautionary update regarding sea ice conditions
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Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks Off Vietnam Coast
All 10 crew members aboard the cargo ship Cong Thanh 07 were safely rescued after the vessel capsized near Son Duong Port in Vietnam.
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MSC Cruises to Operate 27 Ships by 2030, Including 6 World-Class
With the addition of two more World-class vessels to its orderbook, MSC Cruises is set to expand its operational fleet to 27 ships by 2030.
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AIDA's New Ship Design May Be Shared Across Carnival Brands
CEO of AIDA states that the innovative design platform being developed for the company’s new vessels could be used by other Carnival Corp. lines.
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Explosion Aboard Bulk Carrier in NZ Injures Three Crew
In the early hours of May 24, a serious maritime accident took place aboard the bulk carrier Olivia while it was docked in New Zealand.
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Panama Tightens STS Rules to Combat Shadow Fleet Activity
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Officer Charged After Ship Grounds Near Trondheim Home
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