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 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.

Norwegian VLCC Sale Sets New Yardstick

The transaction involving a VLCC under the Norwegian flag has established a fresh high point, reflecting the ongoing rise in tanker asset prices.

OranjeWind & World's Biggest Floating Solar Project Join Forces

The Nautical Sunrise consortium is on a mission to establish the world's largest OFS power project, situated off the coast of the Netherlands.

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).

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