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.

Wärtsilä Secures Contract for Singapore's Next-Gen Traffic System

Wärtsilä awarded prototyping contract for Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

TOG MOR Barge Runs Aground Near Coatzacoalcos, Crew Rescued

September 8, a pipe-laying barge ran aground near Villa Allende, east of the Coatzacoalcos River mouth in Mexico, due to wind and rough seas.

Container Ship Averts Accident After Engine Failure at Tampa

A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a container ship suffered engine failure while entering the port of Tampa, USA, on September 5.

Hong Kong, South China Halt Container Handling for Typhoon Yagi

Container terminals in Hong Kong and southern China paused operations yesterday, September 5, as Super Typhoon Yagi neared.

U.S. Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project

U.S. gives green light to Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking tenth commercial-scale offshore wind initiative approved by current administration.

Denmark Blocks 27 Russian Ships from Local Ports & Services

Danish authorities have imposed a ban on 27 ships linked to Russia, preventing them from docking at local ports or anchoring in Danish waters.

Containership Dali to Depart for China for Extensive Repairs

The Dali, which struck and damaged the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore nearly six months ago, is preparing to leave its repair facility.

Carnival Announces 2026-27 Sailings from Tampa & Mobile

Carnival has opened reservations for its 2026-27 sailings, offering cruises to destinations such as The Bahamas, the Caribbean and Panama Canal.

Hapag-Lloyd to Implement New GRI for South American Routes

German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd reveals plans to introduce a General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$500 per container, effective from October 1.

Mitsui Ocean Cruises Unveils Shore Excursion Program

Mitsui Ocean Cruises revealed its lineup of shore excursions for its debut season, as the company counts down to the launch of its first vessel.

Cargo Ship Docks in Tromsø with 20,000 Tons of Ammonium Nitrate

Cargo vessel Ruby, registered in Malta, arrived at Tromsø harbor in Norway after sustaining hull damage from running aground.

China State Shipbuilding Corporation Units to Merge

Two divisions of China’s largest shipbuilding conglomerate, China State Shipbuilding Corporation, are set to merge through a share swap deal.

AIDA Cruises Unveil Hamburg Advanced Fleet Operations Center

September 2, AIDA Cruises celebrated the opening of its upgraded Fleet Operations Center in Hamburg, signaling advancement in maritime technology

Queen Mary 2 in Liverpool for 400th Transatlantic Crossing

Cunard has announced an additional visit for the Queen Mary 2 during its return to Liverpool in celebration of its 400th Transatlantic Crossing.

Missile Attack Targets Vessel Near Gulf of Aden

The UKMTO reported that a missile attack occurred on a vessel on August 31, approximately 130 nautical miles east of the Gulf of Aden, Yemen.

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