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.

Pilot Project Highlights Bio-Methane Use in Green Shipping

The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners successfully conducted a pilot project on October 19th.

Hapag-Lloyd Secures Green Methanol Supply to Cut Emissions

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with Beijing-based Goldwind for the annual supply of 250,000 tonnes of green methanol

MSC's Stake in Hamburg Port Reshapes North Europe Trade Hub

Mediterranean Shipping Co, the largest container shipping line globally, has finalized its acquisition of a major stake in the Port of Hamburg.

CMA CGM Introduces Maya Service for Central America Ports

French shipping giant CMA CGM has unveiled its new Maya Service, a weekly shipping route tailored to serve the West Coast of Central America.

Schulte Group Forms Joint Venture to Train Chinese Seafarers

Schulte Group partners with Huayang Maritime Center and Haikou Xinhaina Port and Shipping Technology Co to establish a joint venture on Hainan.

Port of Montreal Labor Dispute Enters 90-Day Mediation Phase

Employers at Port of Montreal and the CUPE Local 375 union agree to enter a 90-day mediation period in an effort to reach a new labor agreement.

VSG Glory Grounds on Coral Reef, Pollution Contained

The general cargo vessel VSG Glory ran aground on November 22 near El Quseir, Egypt, following severe weather and a technical failure.

Norwegian Spirit Itineraries in Asia See Major 2025 Updates

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced significant updates to its 2025 Asian itineraries for the Norwegian Spirit.

Sweden Urges Bulk Carrier to Enter Its Waters Amid Cable Dispute

Sweden is pressing for the Yi Peng 3 to move into its territorial waters as a standoff unfolds over a recent undersea cable disruption.

Bulk Carrier Tim. S. Dool Grounds in St. Lawrence River

Bulk carrier Tim. S. Dool ran aground in the St. Lawrence River, Ontario, on November 23. Recovery efforts are underway, according to authorities

Norwegian Star to Sail the Caribbean for Winter 2025-26

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the Norwegian Star will now be redeployed to the Caribbean for the 2025-26 winter season.

Trinidad Launches 2024–25 Cruise Season with Nautica’s Arrival

Tourism Trinidad officially kicked off the 2024–25 cruise season with the inaugural visit of the Nautica at the Port of Spain Cruise Ship Complex

Netherlands to Use Private Firms to Safeguard North Sea Assets

The Netherlands announces plans to hire private security personnel & equipment to protect offshore infrastructure in its section of the North Sea

Warning Issued on Cashew Shell Fuel Due to Engine Room Issues

Shipowners have been cautioned against using fuel blended with cashew nutshell liquid, a niche alternative fuel linked to problems in engine rooms

Mexico's Manzanillo Port to Undergo $3.15bn Expansion by 2030

The port of Manzanillo in Mexico is set for a significant $3.15 billion expansion, projected to be completed by 2030.

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