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.

Food-Carrying Vessel Attacked in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Haitian news reported the hijacking of the container vessel Magalie by members of the 5 Seconds Gang within Port-au-Prince.

Dascher Expands Its Air & Sea Freight Division

Dachser is broadening the scope of its air and sea freight capabilities by introducing new scheduled Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) services.

US Forces Shoot Down Missile Allegedly Fired at Maersk Vessel

US forces intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship ballistic missile (ABSM) launched by Houthi rebels, aimed at a Maersk vessel in the Gulf of Aden

Zeebrugge Port Sees Slowdown of Vehicle Carriers Arrivals

The opening quarter of 2024 has witnessed a slight decrease in the number of vehicle carriers arriving at the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium.

Piraeus Gets New Cranes in Perama Ship Repair Zone

Two state-of-the-art double level luffing jib cranes reached the Port of Piraeus marking a technological advancement for its shipbuilding capabilities.

Hafnia Begins Trading on New York Stock Exchange

Hafnia, recognized as the largest company in the product tanker sector, initiated its shares trading on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday.

Another Container Ship Runs into Propulsion Issues in US

In the US, another container ship encountered a loss of control as it neared the Verrazano Bridge in New York City.

Largest Vessel Arrives in Ukraine Port Since Russian Invasion

Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority announced the Greek bulk carrier Captain Leonidas is the largest ship to dock in Ukraine since the Russian invasion

APM Terminals Takes Legal Route to Block ICTSI Durban Port Contract

APM Terminals has initiated legal action in the Durban High Court, seeking to prevent a competitor from Asia from acquiring control of key terminal.

Liberty of the Seas Incident; Passenger Overboard

In the early hours of April 4th, around 4am, an incident occurred on Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas involving a young man going overboard.

Houthis Allege Indian Ocean Attack Over Weekend

Over the weekend, Houthis announced an expansion of their military operations, according to a televised statement.

Fire on Pemex Platform Results in Fatality & Injuries

A fire occurred on the Akal-B oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the death of at least one with injuries to several others.

South Korea Detains Cargo Ship for Alleged Sanction Violation

In a rare act, the South Korean Coast Guard has detained a merchant ship on its course, identified as the De Yi, due to its stateless status.

Mexico: Fire Erupts on Crane, Topples Onto Bulk Carrier

A fire broke out on a mobile crane at the Infraestructura Portuaria Mexicana terminal, leading to the crane collapsing onto a bulk carrier.

Port of Southampton Wraps Up Project to Widen Channel

The Port of Southampton in the UK has successfully completed a major project to widen the navigation channel in its Western Docks.

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