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Seatrade Maritime
OOCL has placed an order for twelve dual-fuel LNG container ships, each with a capacity of 13,600 TEU, to be constructed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Offshore Energy
Nexans has successfully completed the first cable pull-in on the French side for the interconnector to Ireland, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant step in the offshore cable installation process underway in France.
Offshore Energy
Expand Energy has entered into a 20-year liquefied natural gas offtake agreement with Delfin FLNG 1, as reported by Offshore Energy. This deal involves the first floating LNG unit to be deployed at a project in Louisiana, USA.
Offshore Energy
Sinolam International's $4 billion lawsuit against AES Corporation has been redirected to the Virginia state court, as reported by Offshore Energy. The Singapore-based investment company focuses on oil, gas, and power sectors in Asia and Latin America.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that North Star has expanded its offshore wind fleet to 14 vessels by acquiring four service operation vessels (SOVs) from Edda Wind. This acquisition positions North Star as the world's largest offshore wind fleet owner.
Splash247
PSA International, based in Singapore, has invested in the Xiamen Container Terminal Group, which includes eight container terminals with a combined annual capacity of about 20 million TEU, as reported by Splash247. This move will also see PSA increasing its stake in the Xiamen Port Intermodal Logistics Hub to boost Fujian's port and supply chain integration.
Offshore Energy
Africa Energy, a Canada-based oil and gas company, has confirmed an extension for submitting a new environmental and social impact assessment for an offshore block in South Africa, as reported by Offshore Energy. This follows a recent court ruling that has prompted new environmental assessments for energy projects in the region.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Maersk Tankers has fitted a second vessel with Spain-made suction sails, following the successful installation on the first vessel in January. This development highlights the adoption of wind-assisted propulsion systems in the maritime industry.
Seatrade Maritime
The recent extension of the US Jones Act waiver has ignited a heated discussion, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The waiver, which has been a contentious issue, continues to stir controversy within the maritime industry.
gCaptain
The United States is seeking the forfeiture of two oil tankers linked to Iran, as reported by gCaptain. These vessels were seized by naval forces enforcing a blockade against the Islamic Republic, according to a senior administration official.
