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Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Akrake Petroleum, a subsidiary of Lime Petroleum Holding, has successfully linked a mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) and a floating storage and offloading (FSO) asset at an oil field off the coast of Benin. This development marks a significant milestone in the revival of the African oil field.
Splash247
Estonian company Amisco is set to expand its fleet with an order for two multipurpose dry cargo vessels from Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry in China, as reported by Splash247. The Tallinn-based owner plans to take delivery of the 5,900 dwt ships in the first and second quarters of 2027.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Dorian LPG is optimistic about the growth in demand for Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), driven by US production and India's LPG policies. The company also views the Panama pipeline as a positive development for the sector.
Splash247
Exmar, based in Antwerp, has decided to repurchase the VLGC Flanders Innovation from its lessor, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, with a capacity of 88,000 cubic meters, was initially part of a sale-and-leaseback agreement established five years ago.
Offshore Energy
Chevron Mediterranean Limited has contracted South Korea's Hanwha Ocean for module fabrication to enhance gas export capacity from a major natural gas field project off Israel's coast, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move is part of Chevron's broader strategy to boost its operations in the Mediterranean region.
Offshore Energy
Lamprell has been contracted by India's state-owned energy company to replace 285 kilometers of subsea pipeline, as reported by Offshore Energy. This project marks a significant undertaking for the offshore fabrication contractor.
Splash247
The maritime conflict in the Middle East has intensified, with the geographic scope of hostilities expanding significantly, as reported by Splash247. Tankers and containerships have come under fire in the upper Arabian Gulf, marking a new phase in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US/Israel coalition.
Offshore Energy
Brazilian offshore vessel owners OceanPact and CBO are merging to create a company with a fleet of 73 vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This strategic move aims to enhance their operational capabilities in the offshore sector.
Seatrade Maritime
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has impacted 4% of global dry bulk trade, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The focus has primarily been on Middle East energy disruptions, but dry bulk trades are also significantly affected.
Splash247
Maritime CEO's annual outlook for the Year of the Fire Horse, as reported by Splash247, consults hundreds of industry experts and a Feng Shui master to provide insights into the shipping markets over the next 12 months. The report highlights key driving factors expected to influence the industry.
