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gCaptain

security February 9, 2026

U.S. Seizes Aquila II After 10,000-Mile Pursuit in Indian Ocean

U.S. forces have seized the crude oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean following a 10,000-mile pursuit from the Caribbean, as reported by gCaptain. This operation marks one of the longest maritime enforcement actions in the U.S.'s ongoing efforts to crack down on Russia's shadow fleet.

Aquila II (tanker)

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

technology February 9, 2026

Nauticus Robotics Secures $50M for UAE Expansion

Nauticus Robotics, a U.S.-based developer of subsea autonomous robotic systems, has secured financing of up to $50 million for its expansion into the UAE, as reported by Offshore Energy. This funding will support the company's growth in the region.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

market February 9, 2026

EU Pressure and India's Reduced Imports Challenge Russian Oil Sector

Seatrade Maritime reports that the Russian oil sector is facing increased challenges as the European Union intensifies restrictions and India reduces its imports. This situation may force Russia to rely more heavily on the substandard shadow fleet.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

fleet February 9, 2026

Transocean and Valaris Merge to Form $17 Billion Offshore Drilling Leader

Transocean has initiated a merger with Valaris, creating a $17 billion offshore drilling company with a fleet of 73 rigs, including ultra-deepwater drillships and modern jack-ups, as reported by Offshore Energy. This strategic move aims to capitalize on emerging growth opportunities in the offshore drilling sector.

Offshore Energy

Offshore Energy

operations February 9, 2026

Eni Celebrates First LNG Shipment from Congo FLNG Project

Italy's Eni has marked the first LNG shipment from the second phase of its project off the coast of Congo, as reported by Offshore Energy. This milestone highlights the expansion of Eni's liquefied natural gas operations in Africa.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 9, 2026

Maersk Commissions New Container Ships from China

Maersk has placed an order with New Times Shipbuilding in China for eight 18,600 TEU container ships, with delivery expected to commence in 2029, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

fleet February 9, 2026

AET Expands Fleet with Hybrid-Electric, Ethanol-Ready Tanker

AET, a Singapore-based owner and operator of crude and product tankers, is enhancing its fleet with the addition of its first hybrid-electric, ethanol-ready tanker, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move aligns with AET's strategy to develop a multi-fuel fleet.

Offshore Energy

Offshore Energy

operations February 9, 2026

UK Offshore Oil & Gas Operators Face 48-Hour Strike

Offshore Energy reports that over 400 offshore workers employed by Bilfinger UK will strike for 48 hours next week, affecting operators such as BP, CNR, Ineos, Ithaca, and TAQA on the UK Continental Shelf. This industrial action stems from a dispute over pensions, impacting numerous offshore installations.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

fleet February 9, 2026

Eidesvik's Viking Avant PSV Gains Equinor Charter Extension

Eidesvik Offshore has secured a charter extension from Equinor for its platform supply vessel Viking Avant, as reported by Splash247. The extension will commence immediately after the current charter ends, according to an Oslo Bors filing.

Viking Avant (platform supply vessel)

Splash247

Offshore Energy

fleet February 9, 2026

BW LPG Secures Long-term Charters for Two VLGCs

BW LPG, based in Singapore and part of BW Group, has signed two long-term time charter-out agreements for very large gas carriers, enhancing its position in the VLGC market, as reported by Offshore Energy.

Offshore Energy