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Sallaum Lines has contracted two firm and two optional 8,600 CEU car carriers, marking the largest vessels in its fleet, as reported by Splash247. The order, placed with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry, features PCTCs designed to operate on LNG, VLSFO, and MGO.
Capital Tankers, backed by Evangelos Marinakis, is set to expand its fleet by acquiring three VLCC newbuilding contracts from Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, as reported by Splash247. The vessels are being constructed at Hengli Shipbuilding in China, with deliveries scheduled for late 2027.
Offshore Energy
Next Geosolutions, based in Naples, has completed a trenching project at a gas site off the Libyan coast, as reported by Offshore Energy. The project is operated by Mellitah Oil & Gas Libyan Branch, a consortium of National Oil Corporation of Libya and Eni North Africa.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has entered a cooperation agreement with Malcon to develop eco-friendly Korea-type offshore wind support vessels. As reported by Splash247, the collaboration aims to create a service operation vessel (SOV) optimized for domestic offshore wind farms and seek approval from the Korean Register.
Varamar, an Antwerp-based operator, has acquired four multipurpose vessels, marking its entry into ship ownership, as reported by Splash247. Founded by Alexander Varvarenko in 2009, the company has previously focused on chartering and operating third-party tonnage.
Offshore Energy
BW Offshore has announced a significant operational milestone for its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel at a Santos-operated gas project off Australia's coast, as reported by Offshore Energy. This achievement marks an important step in the vessel's deployment.
Seatrade Maritime
APM Terminals has completed the development of Latin America's first fully-electric terminal at Suape, significantly enhancing the port's container handling capacity by 55%, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This advancement marks a notable step in the region's port operations.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the US-Iran peace deal, which includes plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, is being positively received by the maritime industry, including the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The primary focus is on ensuring the safe departure of stranded crew members.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Capital Clean Energy Carriers is entering the LNG bunkering market through a partnership with CMA CGM. TotalEnergies will charter a 20,000 cubic meter vessel for 12 years after its delivery from Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Saipem has announced the departure of a jacket for the largest offshore natural gas project in the EU, located in the Romanian Black Sea. This development marks a significant milestone in the project, highlighting its importance in the European energy sector.
