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.

Rotterdam Plans New Offshore Wind Terminal for 2029 Launch

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has revealed plans to develop a new 450,000 sq m terminal with direct nautical access for offshore wind activities

Fire Contained on Chiquita Voyager at Wilmington Port

A significant fire erupted aboard the Liberian flagged containership Chiquita Voyager at the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina on November 26th

Dense Fog Forces Arrival Delays for Two Ships in Tampa

Two cruise ships were delayed from reaching Tampa in Florida, USA on Monday 24th November after heavy fog restricted inbound traffic at the port.

AD Ports and Masdar Partner on Global Offshore Wind Projects

AD Ports Group has entered into a partnership with fellow UAE company Masdar to support the development and execution of offshore wind projects.

Fred. Olsen Launches Black Friday Savings on Selected Sailings

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced a limited Black Friday promotion in which they're offering up to £200 off per person on selected voyages.

AD Ports Expands in Egypt With New Stake in ALCN

AD Ports Group acquires the Saudi Egyptian Investment Company’s (SEIC) entire 19.3% share in Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company.

PromoAção Launch New Season of Themed Cruises for 2025, 2026

PromoAção Eventos held a press conference onboard MSC Preziosa on Sunday to introduce its lineup of themed cruises for the 2025 to 2026 season.

Carnival Adjusts 2027 and 2028 Plans for Sunshine and Spirit

Carnival updates its deployment strategy for 2027 and 2028, announcing that Carnival Sunshine will be based in Galveston instead of Spirit.

Loose Wire Fault Linked to Dali Bridge Strike and Collapse

Reports state a single loose wire aboard the Dali triggered electrical failure that caused the vessel to hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

Samsung Expands Longstanding Partnership with Royal Caribbean

Samsung Electronics has delivered more than 6,000 televisions and digital displays to Royal Caribbean International’s ship, Star of the Seas.

Carnival Magic Expands Premium Dining Options for Guests

Carnival Cruise Line is broadening its range of premium dining menus for guests sailing on the Carnival Magic as part of their SEA program.

Cost to Rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge Rises Above $5.2bn

Projected cost to reconstruct Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge climbs beyond estimates, with officials indicating it could surpass $5.2bn.

Virgin Voyages Rolls Out Black Friday Deals for 2025

Virgin has unveiled its Black Friday promotions, giving travelers the opportunity to book one and receive the second at 80% off through December 4

Carnival Luminosa Treats Hospital Staff to Spa Day at Sea

Carnival announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were invited aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa day

Aurora Expeditions Reveals Antarctica Program for 2027–28

Aurora Expeditions announces its 2027–28 Antarctica program featuring 34 voyages across its fleet covering the Antarctic Peninsula and Patagonia

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