Stay informed with real-time maritime industry updates
Offshore Energy
Tekmar Group, based in the UK, has secured a contract valued at over £4 million (approximately €4.68 million) for cable protection, as reported by Offshore Energy. The agreement highlights Tekmar's ongoing collaboration with a long-standing customer.
Offshore Energy
DOF Group, a Norwegian vessel owner, is expanding its fleet by acquiring two anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels while also planning to offload one AHTS ship, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move signifies DOF's strategy to enhance its operational capabilities.
Offshore Energy
Anemoi Marine Technologies, a UK-based provider of wind-assisted propulsion, has renewed its framework agreement with COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration aims to enhance wind propulsion technology for maritime applications.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that P&I Clubs are experiencing an increase in claims due to fires caused by lithium batteries. This issue is becoming a significant concern as the new policy year begins for marine mutual insurers.
Offshore Energy
Tullow Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Tullow Oil, is moving forward with plans to acquire a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel operating off Ghana's coast, as reported by Offshore Energy. This acquisition marks a significant investment in Tullow's West African operations.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that shipowners at the RINA and IWSA conference discussed the advantages and challenges of integrating wind propulsion technology into their fleets. While wind power can reduce costs, the technology faces initial implementation issues, as noted by several owners during the event.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that an environmental clearance has been granted for a $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Indonesia's Masela block. This development is anticipated to enhance Asia's energy security.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that DHT Holdings has secured a lucrative one-year time charter for its VLCC DHT Taiga at a rate of $94,000 per day. The deal, made with an unnamed global energy company, involves the 2012-built vessel and is set to commence in March.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the US Maritime Action Plan, introduced during Trump's administration, proposes port fees that could significantly affect international shipping to the United States. The plan aims to bolster American maritime interests but may lead to increased costs for shipping companies globally.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that a $4.2 billion sale of ZIM to Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has led to protests and a strike in Israel. The acquisition plan involves Hapag-Lloyd taking over ZIM, with Israeli operations being spun off into a new entity called 'New ZIM', controlled by FIMI.
