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.

UAE Bans OceanEXL for Violating Bunker Trading Regulations

UAE Maritime Administration impose ban on bunker supplier OceanEXL, prohibiting the company from trading, supplying fuel to ships within the UAE.

DSV to Acquire DB Schenker in €14.8 Billion Deal

Danish logistics giant DSV has signed an agreement to acquire DB Schenker, the rail logistics division of Deutsche Bahn.

Lithuania Denies Entry to Ship Carrying Explosive Cargo

Lithuania’s Prime Minister says a ship carrying a potentially hazardous cargo will not be granted access to the country for emergency repairs.

Seattle to Focus on Emissions Cuts in Cruise Agreements

Seattle takes significant step toward sustainability by making GHG reduction core requirement for renewing long-term cruise berthing agreements.

India's Vizhinjam Transhipment Hub Gaining Momentum with MSC

India’s new container transhipment hub at Vizhinjam is rapidly advancing, with MSC emerging as a potential key long-term partner.

Investigation Into Oil Spill in South Africa’s Algoa Bay

A 22-year-old container ship, MSC Apollo, sailing under the Cyprus flag, is under investigation for allegedly causing an oil spill in South Africa

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.

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