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fleet April 20, 2026

MOL Secures LNG Carrier Charter Deal with Inpex

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has entered into a long-term charter agreement with Inpex Corporation for the LNG carrier Harmonic Breeze, as reported by Splash247. The deal involves MOL's subsidiary, MOL Encean, and Inpex Shipping for the 174,000 cu m vessel, which was built in 2026.

Harmonic Breeze (LNG carrier)

Splash247

fleet April 20, 2026

BGN Orders Four VLGCs from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

BGN has placed an order for four very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. The energy trader is expanding its LPG and LNG operations with these 90,000 cu m dual-fuel vessels, expected to be delivered in the second half of the year.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

fleet April 20, 2026

Dubai Firm Expands LPG Fleet with New VLGC Orders

BGN, a Dubai-based energy and commodities trading group, has placed an order for four new Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) to enhance its liquefied petroleum gas fleet, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move follows a recent LNG vessel deal by the company.

Offshore Energy

security April 20, 2026

Enhanced Video Security Shields Offshore Energy Assets

Offshore Energy highlights the importance of smarter video security systems in safeguarding offshore energy assets. These assets are critical and vulnerable components of power and production businesses, necessitating advanced protection measures.

Offshore Energy

accidents April 20, 2026

Rig Operations Halted After Equipment Incident on Odfjell Drilling's Semi-Submersible

Offshore Energy reports that Odfjell Drilling, based in Scotland, has halted operations on a 17-year-old semi-submersible rig following an incident involving a blowout preventer. The equipment-handling mishap has prompted an investigation and necessitated repairs.

Offshore Energy

regulations April 20, 2026

Singapore Partnership Explores Low-Carbon Ammonia for Marine Fuel

A three-party collaboration in Singapore is focusing on the marketing and supply of low-carbon ammonia as marine fuel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative aims to promote sustainable energy solutions in the maritime sector.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

security April 20, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Halted Amid US Seizure of Iranian Vessel

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a near halt following the US seizure of an Iranian vessel, highlighting the complexities of restoring movement in this critical maritime corridor, as reported by gCaptain.

gCaptain

Splash247

regulations April 20, 2026

India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to Boost Self-Sufficiency

India is establishing the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to enhance its protection and indemnity capabilities, reducing dependence on international insurers. This move aims to provide liability coverage for Indian-flagged vessels, covering risks like pollution and collisions, as reported by Splash247.

Splash247

market April 20, 2026

Smaller Carriers Exit Transpacific Route Amid Rate Decline

Smaller container lines are rapidly withdrawing from the transpacific trades as freight rates decline, according to Danish consultancy Sea-Intelligence. Splash247 reports that capacity offered by non-alliance carriers on the Asia-North America west coast route has plummeted to a 10-year low, excluding the early pandemic period.

Splash247

regulations April 20, 2026

IMO Tightens Ship Registration Rules to Combat Flag Fraud

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved new guidelines to enhance transparency in ship registration, as reported by Splash247. These measures, adopted during the IMO's Legal Committee session in London, aim to improve due diligence and oversight of registries.

Splash247

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