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Offshore Energy
According to Offshore Energy, UK-based Anemoi Marine Technologies has installed four folding rotor sails on a second vessel from Berge Bulk, enhancing its wind-assisted propulsion capabilities. This installation marks a continued collaboration between the two companies in advancing sustainable maritime technologies.
Offshore Energy
According to Offshore Energy, Wison Group and Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group have partnered to enhance their capabilities in offshore floating facilities and onshore oil and gas engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. This collaboration aims to leverage their combined strengths in energy engineering and high-end equipment.
Offshore Energy
According to Offshore Energy, Aker BP has been authorized to deploy one of Floatel's semi-submersible support vessels at a field off the coast of Norway. This marks a significant step for the Norwegian oil and gas operator in its offshore operations.
Offshore Energy
Northern Offshore, based in Texas, has obtained a new contract for a jack-up rig off the coast of Oman, as reported by Offshore Energy. This assignment involves a nine-year-old rig and marks a significant operation in West Asia.
Seatrade Maritime
According to Seatrade Maritime, the LNG fleet capacity is projected to double by 2030 despite an increase in vessel demolitions. This growth is expected to be supported by a significant expansion in LNG production capacity, potentially balancing the rising vessel supply.
Seatrade Maritime
According to Seatrade Maritime, the container market has experienced volatility with cancelled sailings disrupting the expected pre-Lunar New Year rush, halting activities earlier than anticipated. This has affected market optimism as the Chinese holidays approach.
Splash247
According to Splash247, Shandong Marine has placed an order for four LNG carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard. These vessels, each with a capacity of 175,000 cubic meters, will be chartered to a unit of UK-based Shell upon delivery.
gCaptain
According to gCaptain, Panama's Supreme Court has annulled key port contracts held by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong-based company. This decision leaves the future ownership of some Panama Canal operations unclear and may impact the company's plans to sell certain terminals.
Offshore Energy
According to Offshore Energy, Seadrill has extended its contract with Equinor Brasil Energia for a drillship operating off the coast of Brazil. This extension secures the drillship's presence in the region for an additional year.
Seatrade Maritime
According to Seatrade Maritime, high rates in the dry bulk market could persist into 2026, led by capesize vessels, unless shipping activities return to the Red Sea. Bimco predicts a softer market in 2027.
