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.

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).

APM & Kalmar Collab in Straddle Carrier Electrification Pilot

Kalmar has finalized an agreement with APM Terminals Pier 400 in Los Angeles for the delivery of two new Kalmar electric AutoStrads™.

Engine Failure Results in 6-Day Towing for Boxship

MSC KATYAYNI experienced engine failure and required towing over a span of six days from a location approx. 300 nautical miles off Vigo, Spain.

Cause of Tug-Tanker Accident in Corpus Christi Ship Channel Revealed

NTSB identified that speed & hydrodynamic forces were factors in an incident where a tugboat & tanker collided in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel

CMA CGM No Longer Interested in Acquiring Wincanton

Shipping company CMA CGM has withdrawn its attempt to acquire British logistics company Wincanton, conceding to a competing bid from another firm

MOL & Petrobras in Newbuild Negotiations

SeaLoading Holding a MOL subsidiary that specializes in the operation of CTVs enters into charter agreement with Brazilian oil behemoth Petrobras

MOL & TLT Sign Long-Term Charter for Newbuild LNG Carrier

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has entered into a long-term charter agreement for a newly constructed LNG carrier with Tokyo LNG Tanker (TLT).

More Containerships Sold by Capital Product Partners

Capital Product Partners is continuing to divest its containership assets as part of its strategic pivot towards specializing in LNG carrier ops

Houthis Increasing Grip on Shipping in Red Sea

Following their initial successful attack on a vessel, Houthis have declared any ship entering their territorial waters must secure a permit.

Houthi Drone Shot Down in Red Sea by Italian Warship

The Italian Navy destroyed a drone over the Red Sea, acting in defense under the European Union's new naval operations in that region.

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