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Offshore Energy
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.
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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.
Offshore Energy
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.
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Cadeler's Nexra has secured a significant operations and maintenance contract for two offshore wind farms in Taiwan, as reported by Splash247. The deal, valued over €20m ($23.7m), will commence in March 2026 and span 3-4 months.
Offshore Energy
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and RWE Supply & Trading are collaborating to explore new liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply opportunities for Germany and European markets, according to Offshore Energy. This partnership builds on ADNOC's existing LNG agreements with German companies.
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BW LPG has finalized three-year time charter contracts for its vessels, BW Tucana and BW Yushi, as reported by Splash247. These charters, commencing in January 2026, enhance BW LPG's fixed-rate time charter-out coverage.
Offshore Energy
Fratelli Cosulich has launched the first vessel in its series of four methanol-powered bunker tankers, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant step in the company's commitment to sustainable maritime operations.
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Belgian company Exmar has been chosen by Cedar LNG Partners to offer marine and operational services for their floating liquefied natural gas unit, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, named megúgu, is currently being constructed at Samsung Heavy Industries.
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Maersk has finalized a contract with China's New Times Shipbuilding for eight large container vessels, as reported by Splash247. These 18,600 teu ships are part of Maersk's fleet renewal program, with deliveries planned for 2029 and 2030.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that A.P. Moller – Maersk has expanded its fleet by ordering eight 18,600 TEU vessels from China's New Times Shipbuilding. This addition brings Maersk's orderbook to a total of 33 vessels.
