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operations April 27, 2026

PIL and PSA to Launch Singapore's First Green Transhipment Service

Seatrade Maritime reports that Pacific International Lines (PIL) and PSA International are set to launch Singapore's first green transhipment shipping service. The trial, slated for May, follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in March 2025 with DNV.

Singapore (SG)

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

operations April 27, 2026

Equinor Secures Barents Sea Drilling Permit with Transocean Rig

Equinor, Norway's state-owned energy company, has received a drilling permit for operations in the Barents Sea on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, utilizing a semi-submersible rig owned by Transocean, as reported by Offshore Energy.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

fleet April 27, 2026

China Merchants Energy Shipping Orders Eight Methanol-Ready Containerships

China Merchants Energy Shipping has committed $556 million to acquire eight methanol-ready containerships, with capacities of 1,800 TEU and 8,200 TEU, slated for delivery in 2028, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This strategic move underscores the company's investment in environmentally friendly shipping solutions.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

fleet April 27, 2026

Shearwater GeoServices Sells 14-Year-Old Vessel Amid Fleet Optimization

Norway's Shearwater GeoServices is selling a 14-year-old vessel as part of its fleet optimization strategy, Offshore Energy reports. The sale is part of the company's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

regulations April 27, 2026

IMO's Net Zero Future Faces Fossil Fuel Opposition

The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) efforts to achieve net zero emissions are facing resistance from proponents of fossil fuels, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This clash highlights the ongoing debate between maintaining traditional energy sources and pushing for progressive environmental policies.

Seatrade Maritime

security April 27, 2026

US Blocks Sanctioned Tanker Amid Hormuz Traffic Decline

Seatrade Maritime reports that the Strait of Hormuz is experiencing a significant drop in traffic, with AIS tracking indicating minimal vessel movement. Additionally, the United States has intercepted 38 vessels, including a newly sanctioned tanker, in the Arabian Sea.

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

regulations April 27, 2026

FuelEU Maritime Error Risks Costly Penalties for Operators

Splash247 reports that a calculation error in the FuelEU Maritime ice-class methodology could result in penalties of tens of millions of euros for compliant shipping operators. This flaw, found in the European Maritime Safety Agency's Thetis system and used by third-party verifiers, poses significant financial risks.

Splash247

security April 27, 2026

Piracy Resurgence in Somali Waters Sparks Shipping Alerts

Piracy in Somali waters has resurfaced with four attacks in just four days, including two hijackings, leading authorities to elevate the threat level, as reported by Splash247. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has advised commercial vessels to exercise extreme caution in the region.

Splash247

market April 27, 2026

Container Shipping Faces Prolonged Capacity Challenges Post-Pandemic

New insights from Danish consultancy Sea-Intelligence reveal that container shipping is experiencing a prolonged impact from the pandemic, with vessel capacity absorption now two to three times higher than pre-pandemic levels due to continued low reliability, as reported by Splash247.

Splash247

operations April 27, 2026

Seafarers Stranded in Persian Gulf Amid Ongoing Stand-off

Splash247 reports that 20,000 seafarers aboard 1,600 vessels are stranded in the Persian Gulf, with many feeling forgotten by the world. IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez has highlighted their plight, sharing the story of a seafarer trapped in the region for over six months.

Splash247

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