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.

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.

Hapag-Lloyd Extends Habben Jansen's Contract to 2029

Rolf Habben Jansen has guided the company to its highest profits to date sees his Hapag-Lloyd tenure as CEO renewed until 2029.

Four New VLCCs Worth $520M Ordered by Ray Car Carriers

Ray Car Carriers has placed an order for four VLCCs with HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering in South Korea for a total of $520 million

Eight Methanol-ready Ultramaxes Ordered from Nantong Xiangyu

Nantong Xiangyu secures contract to build eight 64,000 DWT bulk carriers prepared for methanol fuel with Xiamen Jinxian and COSCO Shipping Bulk.

SAAM Achieves Highest-ever Net Income in 2023

SAAM, a leading provider in the towage sector, recorded an unprecedented net income of US$501 million in 2023.

Remaining Filipino Tanker Crew Released by Iran

Iran has released the remaining crew of the Greek-owned tanker St Nikolas, detained by its military forces in the Gulf of Oman since January.

Methanol Retrofit of Passenger Ships 'Not Attractive Option'

Study by Lloyd's Register concludes that converting passenger ships to use methanol as fuel is less economically viable than some alternatives.

War-Time Grain Exports Record Set by Ukraine

Over 1,000 merchant vessels have navigated through Ukraine's grain corridor in the Black Sea, established seven and a half months ago.

Leadership Changes at China's SITC International Holdings

Yang Shaopeng resigns as chairman of SITC International Holdings, initiating a leadership restructure at China’s second-biggest shipping company

Suspect Comms Equipment Found on Chinese-built Cranes by USA

Investigation by US Congress identifies potentially troubling components in ship-to-shore cranes at American ports constructed by Chinese companies

Robust Secondhand Market Aids Safe Bulkers Sale of Two Ships

Safe Bulkers progresses with fleet renewal strategy and capitalizes on increasing prices by selling two of its vessels in separate transactions.

Manila Harbor Center Rebrands as Manila Multipurpose Terminal

Manila Harbor Center undergoes rebranding effort, emerging with a new identity, logo & online presence as it becomes Manila Multipurpose Terminal

Houthi Financial Network Targeted by New Sanctions

OFAC intensifies efforts against entities facilitating Iranian goods shipments connected to Sa’id al-Jamal, a figure linked to Corps-Qods Force.

MoU for Digi Shipping Corridor Signed by Australia, Singapore

Singapore & Australia enter into MoU to jointly work on the development of the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).

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