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.

Itochu & U-Ming Singapore Sign MoU for Ammonia Dual-Fuel Bulkers

U-Ming Marine Transport has entered into a MoU with the Japanese conglomerate Itochu to co-own and manage ammonia-powered dual-fuel bulk carriers

Five Dead, One Missing After Fire on Perenco Platform

Five workers have died and one is still missing after an incident on Perenco’s Becuna platform off the coast of Gabon.

Pakistan's Port of Gwadar Targeted by Armed Gunmen

March 20th, Gwadar Port in Pakistan was targeted by gunmen in an assault. The “Balochistan Liberation Army,” a separatist group, has claimed the attack.

China Aims to Get Cruise Industry Sailing Again

After a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, a mainland Chinese port has reopened for cruise ships to homeport, marking a significant milestone.

Evergreen Vessel Detained in Qingdao Following Collision

A vessel belonging to the Evergreen Marine Corporation has been detained at the port of Qingdao in China for an inquiry following a collision.

Subic Bay Added to ONE's China Thailand Philippines Route

Ocean Network Express (ONE) has introduced Subic Bay port into the service rotation for its China Thailand Philippines route (CTP).

South Korean Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan Coast

A chemical tanker flying the S. Korean flag has overturned near the coast of Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan with efforts to save crew in progress.

MoU Signed to Sell Off two of ESL Shipping's Supramaxes

ESL Shipping enters agreement to divest two Supramax class ships, Arkadia and Kumpula, to entities under the HGF Denizcilik Limited Sirket group.

Lock 2 Sees First Towboat of the Year on the Mississippi

On Sunday, the inaugural towboat of 2024 navigated through Hastings, MN Lock & Dam 2, heralding the start of the Mississippi's navigation season.

Port of Los Angeles Incident Sees Dockworker Killed

On Monday, a tragic incident occurred at the Port of Los Angeles, resulting in the death of a worker who got pinned beneath a forklift.

Maersk Supply Service Inks Deal with Shell for Support Craft

Maersk Supply Service, headquartered in Denmark, has secured a deal with Shell to utilize its subsea support vessel, the Maersk Achiever.

Container Ship Knocks Over Three Cranes at Turkish Port

The YM Witness collided with three major container cranes during its docking attempt at Evyap Port in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday afternoon.

CMA CGM's 15,000 TEU Vessel Docks in PortMiami

PortMiami saw the docking of the CMA CGM Bali on March 11. The container vessel boasts a 15,000 TEU capacity & serves the Manhattan Bridge route.

Houthis Threaten to Reach Deeper into Indian Ocean

The Houthis' goal is to block ships associated with their adversaries from navigating past the Cape of Good Hope.

Global Freight Forwarding Network Launched by DP World

DP World, headquartered in Dubai, has launched its newest addition to the extensive network of over 100 freight forwarding offices worldwide.

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