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 Unveils MedallionNet Max Superior Wi-Fi

Princess Cruises launches MedallionNet Max, a cutting-edge onboard Wi-Fi service aimed at meeting the demands of digitally connected travelers.

Norwegian Sees Significant Increase in Onboard Revenue

Norwegian Cruise Lines has reported a substantial rise in onboard revenue, with gross onboard spend per passenger per day estimated at $126.85.

Royal Caribbean: $100 Million Upgrade for Allure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean announce $100M upgrade for Allure of the Seas, scheduled for April 2025, as part of the company’s Royal Amplified refit program.

Armed Robbery Reported on Bulk Carrier in Strait of Malacca

The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia report robbery on the bulk carrier Ultra Colonsay.

Princess Cruises to Launch Largest-Ever Alaska Season in 2026

With the introduction of the new Star Princess, Princess Cruises is gearing up for its biggest Alaska season yet in 2026.

ILA Prepares for Potential Strike on US East and Gulf Coasts

International Longshoremen’s Association gears up for a potential strike on the East and Gulf Coasts, which could have repercussions for US ports

Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2026 Arctic Sailings & New Ports

Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2026 Arctic season, introducing six- and seven-night expeditions and, for the first time, pre-cruise hotels

Explosion Incident Involving Container Ship Reported by UKMTO

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion at sea involving the containership Groton on August 3rd.

TRIG Sells Part of Stake in Gode Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm

The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has decided to sell a portion of its stake in the 330 MW Gode Wind 1 offshore wind farm in Germany.

Royal Caribbean Returns to Latin America for Winter 2025-26

Royal Caribbean to make a comeback to Latin America for the 2025-26 winter season with the Serenade of the Seas, as announced in a press release.

Disney Cruise Line: More New Themed Spaces on Disney Destiny

Disney Cruise Line has announced an array of new themed spaces and experiences on its upcoming ship, the Disney Destiny.

Almaco Group Delivers Culinary Facilities for Silver Ray

Almaco Group has successfully delivered all galley and provision store facilities onboard the Silver Ray, as announced in a recent press release.

Container Ship Sky Challenge Anchored in Busan After Grounding

A container ship operated by CK Line, named Sky Challenge, remains anchored in Busan after running aground on July 28.

Panama Canal Increases Daily Transits After Consistent Rain

The Panama Canal will increase its daily capacity to 36 transits starting in September, thanks to consistently strong rainfall.

Royal Caribbean Increases Private Offering to $2 Billion

Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced the pricing of its private offering of $2 billion in senior unsecured notes with a 6.000% interest rate.

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