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.

Baltimore Welcomes Cruise Ships After Eight Week Break

Carnival Pride and Vision of the Seas returned to Baltimore this weekend, signaling the resumption of cruise operations after a two-month break.

Bulk Carrier Damaged in Missile Attack Off Yemen Coastline

As per Reuters, maritime security and shipping sources reported on May 28, a bulk carrier was targeted by three missiles off the coast of Yemen.

MSC Cruises Debuts New Kids & Family Services & Activities

MSC Cruises is enhancing its children and family program with new onboard activities for the summer 2024 season, as announced in a press release.

X-Press Feeders Signs with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding

X-Press Feeders has signed a letter of intent for four conventionally fueled 10,000 TEU ships with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS),

NYK Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test on Crude Oil Tanker

Japan-based NYK Line has begun its first long-term biofuel test on a large crude oil tanker, marking their first extended biofuel trial on a vessel

Port of Los Angeles Sees 12% April Increase Compared to 2023

The Port of Los Angeles handled 770,337 container units in April, marking a 12% increase over 2023 and the ninth month of year-over-year growth.

Marella's Discovery 2 Sails to Canaries & Med for Winter

Marella Cruises will homeport the Marella Discovery 2 in Malaga for winter sailings before moving to Tenerife and Gran Canaria in December.

Brazilian Port Finds Temp Solution to Terminal Operator Woes

Authorities in Brazil have implemented a temporary solution to manage one of the country's ports, nearly 18 months after the previous operator left

Tanker Operators Plead Guilty to Federal Pollution Charges

U.S. Department of Justice states two operators of the tanker PS Dream have pleaded guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships.

Missile Attacks Off Yemen Target Two More Merchant Vessels

The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident south of Hodeidah where “a missile impacted the water in close proximity” to a ship.

Port of Seattle Starts Renovation of Ship Supply Building

The Port of Seattle has announced the commencement of the renovation and modernization of the Ship Supply Building at Fishermen’s Terminal.

Maersk and Kotahi Ink Second Long-Term Freight Agreement

Maersk and Kotahi, New Zealand’s largest container manager, have extended their long-term freight partnership through December 2034.

Van Oord Wins Iberdrola Contract for Baltic Wind Farm

Dutch company Van Oord secures contract from Spanish energy utility Iberdrola to construct the German Windanker wind farm in the Baltic Sea.

MSC Announce North Peru Feeder Service From Salaverry & Paita

MSC has announced the launch of their “North Peru Feeder,” a new dedicated feeder service sailing from Salaverry and Paita in Peru.

Innovative Microplastic Filter Launched by Marella Cruises

Marella Cruises and Cleaner Seas Group have announced the launch of a pioneering microplastic filter initiative aboard the Marella Explorer.

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