Latest Maritime News

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fleet April 28, 2026

CMT Orders Two Newcastlemax Bulk Carriers at Qingdao Beihai

Taiwan's Chinese Maritime Transport has placed an order for two newcastlemax bulk carriers at China State Shipbuilding Corporation's Qingdao Beihai yard, as reported by Splash247. The vessels, each with a capacity of 210,000 dwt, will cost between $77.5 million and $80.5 million, with the transaction facilitated by subsidiaries China Vantage Shipping and China Swift Shipping.

Qingdao Beihai (CN)

Splash247

Splash247

fleet April 28, 2026

Noble Secures $565M in New Rig Deals, Boosting Backlog to $7.5B

Offshore drilling giant Noble Corporation has secured new rig deals worth $565 million, increasing its backlog to $7.5 billion, as reported by Splash247. Among the new contracts, the semisub Noble Deliverer, which was previously considered for sale, has secured a new contract with Woodside.

Noble Deliverer (semisub)

Splash247

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operations April 28, 2026

Petra Energy Wins Multi-Field Services Contract Offshore Malaysia

Petra Energy has secured a contract for field operations management services on five offshore fields within the SK407 license, as reported by Splash247. The contract, awarded by Vestigo Petroleum, covers the West Lutong, Baram, Tukau, Siwa, and Fairly Baram fields offshore Miri, Sarawak.

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gCaptain

regulations April 27, 2026

FMC Chair Opposes IMO Carbon Plan at Climate Talks

The chair of the Federal Maritime Commission has joined the U.S. delegation at the UN's International Maritime Organization climate talks, issuing a warning that suggests a potential for increased confrontation, as reported by gCaptain. This move highlights the U.S. opposition to the IMO's carbon reduction strategy.

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Splash247

fleet April 27, 2026

Shanghai Time Shipping Orders Three Bulk Carriers from Nantong Xiangyu

Shanghai Time Shipping has ordered three bulk carriers from Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, as reported by Splash247. The order includes two 82,000 dwt kamsarmax vessels and one 63,800 dwt ultramax, all set for delivery in 2029.

Splash247

Splash247

fleet April 27, 2026

Fujian Highton Expands Fleet with New MPP Orders

Fujian Highton Development, a Chinese company, is expanding its multipurpose and heavylift fleet by ordering four new 62,000 dwt vessels from Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding, as reported by Splash247. The company aims to build a 100-ship fleet.

Splash247

Splash247

regulations April 27, 2026

Seatrium Settles Brazilian Corruption Case with $110m Agreement

Seatrium, a Singapore-listed offshore and marine group, has avoided criminal prosecution in connection with Brazil's Operation Car Wash corruption probe by securing a deferred prosecution agreement, as reported by Splash247. The agreement, initially signed in July 2025 with Singapore’s Public Prosecutor, was approved by the High Court this month without any changes.

Splash247

gCaptain

operations April 27, 2026

Ulsan Port Completes World's First Ammonia Bunkering

Ulsan Port Authority in South Korea has successfully conducted what it claims to be the world's first port-to-ship ammonia bunkering operation for a commercial vessel, as reported by gCaptain. This development marks a significant milestone in the maritime industry's pursuit of scalable zero-carbon fuels.

Ulsan Port (KR)

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security April 27, 2026

IMO Chief Warns of Unsafe Transit in Hormuz at U.N. Council

The head of the International Maritime Organization expressed strong concerns about the safety of transit in the Strait of Hormuz during a rare appearance at the United Nations Security Council, as reported by gCaptain. The IMO chief also rejected the idea of imposing tolls in the region.

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gCaptain

market April 27, 2026

Oil Prices Surge Amid Stalled Iran Talks and Strait Shipment Delays

Oil prices rose by approximately 2% to reach a two-week high as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran hit a standstill, and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz experienced delays, reports gCaptain. The geopolitical tensions have contributed to the increased market volatility.

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