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Seatrade Maritime
Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister emphasized the country's efforts to project a unified voice in maritime matters during its EU Presidency, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The focus has been on maintaining a strategic direction for the maritime industry.
Splash247
Van Hui Shipping, based in Shanghai, has purchased the capesize vessel Ehime Queen from Nissen Kaiun for $57.5 million, as reported by Splash247. The 10-year-old, Imabari-built ship attracted several offers, indicating a strong market interest.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Taiwanese owner Sincere Navigation has sold its second VLCC this year to Sinokor, leaving the company with just one VLCC. This transaction occurs amid a quiet period in tanker sales and purchase activity, as many industry players are engaged in networking at Posidonia.
Splash247
Splash Singapore's inaugural conference has garnered significant backing from major charterers and cargo interests, aiming to establish itself as a key event in the Asian shipping industry, according to Splash247. The event, organized by the team behind the Geneva Dry conference, seeks to unite different facets of the freight sector.
Seatrade Maritime
Lloyd's Register has completed a two-year energy transition project for TMS Tankers, evaluating cost-effective strategies to comply with increasingly strict emissions regulations, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Seatrade Maritime
Geodis has established a new port hub in Le Havre, France, to consolidate its four business lines into one location, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency at the French port.
Splash247
Noble Corporation has secured a contract from BP for a three-well drilling campaign using the semisubmersible Noble GreatWhite offshore the UK, as reported by Splash247. The contract spans 150 to 210 days with a dayrate of $320,000 and includes a $5 million mobilisation fee.
Splash247
Oslo-listed TGS has secured a contract for offshore wind site characterisation in Europe, as reported by Splash247. The Ramform Vanguard is set to begin data acquisition in early August, utilizing Ultra High Resolution 3D streamer technology for detailed imaging.
gCaptain
Shipowners worldwide have placed a record number of orders for new oil supertankers, exceeding the previous peak seen in 2008, as reported by gCaptain. This surge in orders could potentially lead to an oversupply and a subsequent drop in rates.
gCaptain
The threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has caused widespread concern in the maritime industry, as reported by gCaptain. Autonomous systems are playing a crucial role in redefining mine countermeasure operations to mitigate these risks.
