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fleet February 23, 2026

Costamare Bulkers Acquires Modern Ultramax Vessel

Costamare Bulkers, a Greek company listed in New York, is enhancing its fleet by acquiring a modern Japanese-built ultramax vessel named Koushun, which will be renamed Astros, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, built in 2018 with a capacity of 60,297 dwt, is expected to be delivered between the first and second quarters of 2026. This acquisition is part of Costamare's ongoing fleet renewal program, which also involves offloading two older vessels.

Koushun (dry bulk)

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market February 23, 2026

Geneva Dry 2026: EEX's Role Amid Market Uncertainty

As reported by Splash247, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) is playing a crucial role in freight and commodity risk management as the dry bulk sector anticipates changes ahead of Geneva Dry 2026. The market is navigating geopolitical tension, regulatory shifts, and freight volatility.

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Splash247

fleet February 23, 2026

Mercuria Energy Acquires Cape Vessel Amid European Market Quiet

Mercuria Energy, based in Geneva, has been identified by brokers as the buyer of the 182,100 dwt vessel Epic, as reported by Splash247. This acquisition stands out as European buyers have been notably absent from global broking reports, while Chinese buyers have been actively purchasing similar vessels.

Epic (bulk)

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Splash247

fleet February 23, 2026

Teekay Tankers Exits VLCC Sector with $84.5m Sale

Teekay Tankers has exited the VLCC sector by selling the 2013-built Singapore Spirit for $84.5 million, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, formerly known as Hong Kong Spirit, was linked to Sinokor over the weekend. This follows a similar sale by CMB.TECH earlier this month.

Singapore Spirit (tanker) Hong Kong Spirit (tanker) Ingrid (tanker) Singapore (SG)

Splash247

Splash247

market February 23, 2026

Growing Opposition to Hapag-Lloyd's ZIM Acquisition

Opposition to Hapag-Lloyd's proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of Israeli shipping line ZIM is intensifying, with union protests and debates in the Knesset, as reported by Splash247. The deal, announced a week ago, would see the formation of a 'New ZIM' comprising 16 vessels.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 23, 2026

Seatrium to Divest Indonesian Shipyard and Tugboat Fleet

Seatrium is divesting its Karimun Shipyard, a fleet of 17 tugboats, and a floating dock for a total of $122.9 million, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations.

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market February 23, 2026

A.P. Moller Capital Secures $243m for Moroccan Investments

A.P. Moller Capital has successfully closed a Morocco-focused transport and logistics fund with total commitments of MAD1.64bn ($178m), as reported by Splash247. Additionally, the Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II K/S has contributed MAD600m, bringing the total available for investments to $243m.

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regulations February 23, 2026

IMO's Net Zero Framework Endures Amidst Calls for Renewed Ambition

Anaïs Rios of Seas At Risk discusses the pivotal year ahead for shipping's decarbonisation, as reported by Splash247. The recent International Maritime Organization meeting highlighted the ongoing commitment to the Net Zero Framework, despite unexpected developments.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 23, 2026

Tidewater Expands in Brazil with $500M Wilson Sons Ultratug Deal

Tidewater is set to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug for $500 million, expanding its fleet with 22 offshore vessels in the Brazilian market, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

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Seatrade Maritime

security February 23, 2026

EUR500,000 Reward Offered for Information on Missing Tanker Omra

Seatrade Maritime reports that a reward of EUR500,000 has been offered on LinkedIn for information regarding the location of the tanker Omra, which is allegedly operating under a false flag. The vessel is part of the so-called 'dark fleet', known for avoiding detection.

Omra (tanker)

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