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Splash247
Maran Dry Management, part of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, has contracted four capesize bulk carriers at Hengli Heavy Industry's Dalian yard, with potential for two additional ships, as reported by Splash247.
Splash247
Diana Shipping has improved its employment terms for the post-panamax bulker Phaidra, chartering it to Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) at $14,500 per day, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed Greek owner announced the 2013-built ship's charter will commence from February 20, 2027.
Offshore Energy
XRG, a subsidiary of ADNOC, has expanded its LNG portfolio by securing agreements for a proposed LNG project in Sierra Grande Norte, Argentina, and the Southern Gas Corridor from the Caspian Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. These deals aim to enhance gas delivery to the European market.
gCaptain
Global container shipping rates have decreased for the fifth week in a row, as gCaptain reports, due to an underwhelming pre-Lunar New Year cargo surge. This has led carriers to increase blank sailings across key trade routes.
Seatrade Maritime
Hutchison has issued a warning to APM Terminals and other parties, cautioning against engaging in 'unlawful actions' at the ports of Balboa and Cristobal, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Offshore Energy
SLB has secured multiple contracts for offshore drilling services with Mubadala Energy for a gas project off Indonesia's coast, as reported by Offshore Energy. The collaboration involves the UAE-based subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, owned by Abu Dhabi's government.
Offshore Energy
Oceanbird, a joint venture between Alfa Laval and Wallenius Lines, has received its first order for wind propulsion technology, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant milestone for the Swedish marine technology collaboration.
gCaptain
A rare liquefied natural gas shipment reloaded from China is en route to Europe, highlighting the continent's efforts to replenish its gas inventories, as reported by gCaptain. This move underscores Europe's ongoing energy challenges amid fluctuating supply dynamics.
gCaptain
A collision occurred between a U.S. warship and a Navy supply vessel during a refueling operation on Wednesday afternoon, as reported by the U.S. Southern Command in a statement to Reuters. No major injuries were reported from the incident, according to gCaptain.
Seatrade Maritime
Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured an order for six new container ships from Taiwanese company Wan Hai Lines, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks the second batch of newbuilds ordered by Wan Hai from the shipbuilder.
