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.

Tug Owner Linked to Tobago Oil Spill Potentially Identified

Bellingcat & the Trinidad & Tobago Guardian have identified a Panama-based entity as the company behind a severe oil spill in the Caribbean.

Initial VLCC Orders Confirmed by Trafigura

Trafigura is tackling the scarcity of contemporary supertanker capacity by venturing into the construction of its very first VLCCs.

$350 Drillship Deal with BP Sealed by Diamond Offshore

Diamond Offshore Drilling awarded 2-year extension for its contract with BP subsidiary in US Gulf of Mexico for its seventh-generation drillship.

Red Sea Environmental Crisis as Rubymar Sinks

The maritime crisis in the Red Sea has escalated with the recent sinking of the Rubymar bulk carrier early on Saturday.

New Order of Two Newcastlemaxes from Berge Bulk in China

CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding, recognized as the premier builder of newcastlemax vessels has secured an order for two ammonia-ready bulkers.

One More Handy Bulker Offloaded by Grindrod

Grindrod Shipping is proceeding with its strategy to offload ships, announcing the sale of another handysize vessel from its fleet.

Initial Failure of Genco's Sale of Two Capesize Vessels

Genco Shipping & Trading, a US-listed operator of bulk carriers, has not succeeded in its initial attempt to finalize sale of 2 capesize vessels.

Shore-Based Power Provided for all Vessels at Rotterdam WG

RWG container terminal announces plans to install shore-based power systems along entire dockside, allowing all vessels to access the facility.

Record Levels of Sales Seen by Newcastlemax Vessels

Large bulk carriers are earning significant profits, with the frequency of transactions involving these ships reaching high levels.

Fastest Growing Containerline Fleet is Lidl's Tailwind

Fastest expanding fleet in percentage terms belongs to company more commonly linked with budget-friendly products found in European supermarkets!

$5.2bn Bolloré Logistics Acquisition Finalized by CMA CGM

The French shipping company CMA CGM has finalized its purchase of the family-owned Bolloré Logistics for €4.85 billion ($5.25 billion).

Four VLCC's Ordered from South Korea by DHT

DHT Holdings has finalized contracts for the construction of four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) in South Korea, with deliveries during 2026.

230 Houthi Targets in Yemen Hit by U.S.

Senior Pentagon official discloses that the US has targeted 230 locations in Yemen in response to Houthi-led assaults on vessels in the Red Sea.

$3bn Clean Ports Investment Announced by Biden Admin.

The US Environmental Protection Agency has initiated a $3bn initiative aimed at supporting zero-emission technology and infrastructure in ports.

Intermarine Welcomed by SAL & Jumbo in Heavy Lift Alliance

Jumbo Shipping and SAL Heavy Lift, a specialist in breakbulk and project cargo, have partnered with Intermarine to create a new joint venture.

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