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.

Houthis Claim Attack on MSC Container Ship

Houthi rebels in Yemen have taken responsibility for an attack on a containership operated by MSC in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday.

Fire Breaks Out On Dry Cargo Vessel in Dardanelles Strait

25th April, the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety reported a fire on the dry cargo vessel AK Discovery in the Dardanelles Strait.

More Than 200,000 TEUs Processed by Port of Oakland in March

Last month, the Port of Oakland reported a significant increase in its container traffic with 202,816 TEUs processed, a 19.1% rise from March '23

Houthis Claim Attack on Maersk Container Ship Near Djibouti

On April 24, the UK Maritime Trade Organisation was alerted to an explosion in the waters 72 nautical miles southeast of Djibouti's port.

Carnival Firenze Docks in Long Beach CA Before Debut Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line's latest addition, the Carnival Firenze, has docked in Long Beach, CA marking the end of its month-long journey from Spain.

Fluctuating Global Trends for Container Port Throughput

In February, Drewry's Global Container Port Throughput Index was recorded at 109.2 points showing a slight decrease of 0.8% from the previous month

A Perfect Day at Coco Cay for Celebrity Cruises Passengers

Guests on Celebrity Cruises had their first experience of Perfect Day at CocoCay while aboard the Celebrity Reflection and the Celebrity Beyond.

Valenciaport Enjoys Significant Increase in TEU Handling

The latest Valenciaport Statistical Bulletin reveals that in March Valenciaport processed nearly 7 million tonnes of cargo, an increase of 3.84%.

Investment Into Core Markets Still Vital for Princess Cruises

For 2024, Princess Cruises is focusing heavily on its main markets, with a significant portion of its capacity dedicated to North America.

Red Sea Crisis Improves PIL's Fortunes in 2024

Despite a drop in earnings in 2023 Singapore’s Pacific International Lines anticipates maintaining profitability in 2024 due to the Red Sea crisis.

Carnival Cruise Ship Picks Up Small Boat of 27 Refugees

The rescue occurred about 20 miles southeast of Los Cajuelos, Cuba, on April 21st, Sunday, as the ship was en route to Roatan, Honduras.

IMO Issues Warning About Two Fraudulent Shipping Registries

In advance of the upcoming legal committee meeting, the IMO has issued a warning about two shipping registries it considers fraudulent.

South Korea Allocates $2.5B to Grow Local Container Lines

South Korean government announced plans to invest approximately US$2.5 billion to expand the container shipping fleet of locally owned companies.

Finland is 43rd Member of Combined Maritime Forces Alliance

On April 17, 2024, the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), the largest maritime security alliance in the world, announced Finland as its newest member.

Cargo Backlogs Due to Poor Weather in Persian Gulf

Severe weather across the Persian Gulf has raised significant concerns for ocean and air freight stakeholders, further complicating supply chains

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