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fleet February 23, 2026

Teekay Tankers Exits VLCC Sector with $84.5m Sale

Teekay Tankers has exited the VLCC sector by selling the 2013-built Singapore Spirit for $84.5 million, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, formerly known as Hong Kong Spirit, was linked to Sinokor over the weekend. This follows a similar sale by CMB.TECH earlier this month.

Singapore Spirit (tanker) Hong Kong Spirit (tanker) Ingrid (tanker) Singapore (SG)

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Splash247

market February 23, 2026

Growing Opposition to Hapag-Lloyd's ZIM Acquisition

Opposition to Hapag-Lloyd's proposed $4.2 billion acquisition of Israeli shipping line ZIM is intensifying, with union protests and debates in the Knesset, as reported by Splash247. The deal, announced a week ago, would see the formation of a 'New ZIM' comprising 16 vessels.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 23, 2026

Seatrium to Divest Indonesian Shipyard and Tugboat Fleet

Seatrium is divesting its Karimun Shipyard, a fleet of 17 tugboats, and a floating dock for a total of $122.9 million, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations.

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

market February 23, 2026

A.P. Moller Capital Secures $243m for Moroccan Investments

A.P. Moller Capital has successfully closed a Morocco-focused transport and logistics fund with total commitments of MAD1.64bn ($178m), as reported by Splash247. Additionally, the Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II K/S has contributed MAD600m, bringing the total available for investments to $243m.

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Splash247

regulations February 23, 2026

IMO's Net Zero Framework Endures Amidst Calls for Renewed Ambition

Anaïs Rios of Seas At Risk discusses the pivotal year ahead for shipping's decarbonisation, as reported by Splash247. The recent International Maritime Organization meeting highlighted the ongoing commitment to the Net Zero Framework, despite unexpected developments.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 23, 2026

Tidewater Expands in Brazil with $500M Wilson Sons Ultratug Deal

Tidewater is set to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug for $500 million, expanding its fleet with 22 offshore vessels in the Brazilian market, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

Seatrade Maritime

Seatrade Maritime

security February 23, 2026

EUR500,000 Reward Offered for Information on Missing Tanker Omra

Seatrade Maritime reports that a reward of EUR500,000 has been offered on LinkedIn for information regarding the location of the tanker Omra, which is allegedly operating under a false flag. The vessel is part of the so-called 'dark fleet', known for avoiding detection.

Omra (tanker)

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

environment February 22, 2026

Surge in Fin Whale Ship Strikes in Chilean Waters

Fin whales in Chile's northern bays are increasingly threatened by ship collisions and fishing nets, as reported by gCaptain. Marine experts warn that these incidents pose a risk to climate-critical species, highlighting the region as a global hotspot for whale strandings.

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gCaptain

accidents February 22, 2026

Denmark Evacuates Crew Member from US Submarine in Greenland

Denmark's Joint Arctic Command successfully evacuated a crew member needing urgent medical care from a U.S. submarine operating in Greenlandic waters, as reported by gCaptain. The evacuation took place seven nautical miles from the coast.

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Seatrade Maritime

market February 22, 2026

Impact of US Supreme Court Tariff Verdict on Shipping

Seatrade Maritime reports that the US Supreme Court has struck down Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, leading to President responding with a 15% global tariff. This decision raises questions about its effects on shipping and trade.

Seatrade Maritime