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.

Mexico Project Awarded to Paratus for Titania

Paratus Energy Services has been awarded a one-year engagement for its Titania jack-up rig to perform services offshore Mexico.

Dayang's Ongoing Success: More Work Achieved with EnQuest

Dayang Enterprise, a Malaysian firm, has been awarded a contract extension by Enquest to deliver maintenance, construction & modification services

Neptune Lines Doubles Down on Dual-Fuel Car Carriers in China

Neptune Lines, owner and operator of Greek vehicle carriers, has increased the number of vessels at the Fujian Mawei shipyard in China.

French Engineers Present Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Carrier Design

A team of French specialists with knowledge of gas technology has introduced an initial concept for a liquefied hydrogen carrier.

NTSB Pushes Locator Devices for Maritime Safety

The NTSB recently released a safety recommendation encouraging the provision of personal locator devices for each crew member.

End of an Era as Swire Phases Out Westwood Brand

Westwood Shipping Lines, known for its specialized vessel ops between the Pacific NW and NE Asia, has recently been rebranded as Swire Shipping.

Concession to Develop New Philippine Box Terminal Won by ICTSI

A 25-year concession contract to develop and operate the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex in the Philippines has been won by the ICTSI.

Eastern Pacific Shipping Books More Car Carriers at Jinling

Eastern Pacific Shipping, based in Singapore, has returned to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard with a deal to build 2 new dual-fuel car carriers.

Bulker Vessel Collides with Bridge in Argentina

A Kamsarmax bulk carrier owned by Foremost Group, a U.S. company, experienced damage after colliding with a bridge in Argentina.

Saltchuk Ventures Launch 2nd Takeover Bid for OSG Privatization

Saltchuk has renewed its focus on Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) after withdrawing its pursuit of the Tampa-based company in September 2021.

DDW Offshore Ramps Up AHTS Projects in Australia

DDW Offshore, a Norwegian subsidiary of Akastor, has been awarded a nine-month contract extension for one of its AHTS vessels by Petrofac.

Jan De Nul Group to Supply Export Cables for Offshore Wind Farm

The Belgian offshore construction and dredging firm, Jan De Nul Group, has recently disclosed a substantial contract with Ørsted.

Hafnia and Mercuria Unite for Panamax Pool Initiative

Hafnia Panamax Pool, a new joint venture, has been announced by BW Group's product tanker, Hafnia, and the well-known commodity trader, Mercuria.

Vroon Expands Livestock Fleet After Buying Vessel From Tsuneishi

Dutch Shipping company Vroon has majorly strengthened its fleet with acquisition of a livestock carrier from Japan’s Tsuneishi Group.

EU Launches Port Alliance in Effort to Combat Drug Trafficking

The new partnership aligns with the EU’s roadmap aimed at addressing and fighting Drug Trafficking and Organised Crime.

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