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Offshore Energy
ADES International Holding, part of the Saudi-based ADES Group, has secured multi-year contracts for three premium jack-up rigs and an extension for one drilling unit off the coast of Nigeria, as reported by Offshore Energy.
gCaptain
A partially filled supertanker is en route to Japan after receiving its oil cargo from the Middle East through a ship transfer at sea, highlighting the urgent measures Japanese refiners are taking to secure oil supplies, as reported by gCaptain.
Offshore Energy
LD TravOcean, a subsidiary of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, has enhanced its capabilities by acquiring a new DP2 vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This addition aims to provide comprehensive turnkey subsea solutions.
Offshore Energy
Mermaid Subsea Services, based in Aberdeen, has extended its contract for a 93-meter subsea support vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move underscores the company's commitment to maintaining robust subsea operations.
Offshore Energy
Pacific Basin Shipping, based in Hong Kong, has revised its fleet expansion strategy, opting for six Handysize vessels and four conventional Ultramax newbuilds, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company has also secured an option to acquire two dual-fuel Ultramax ships.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that MSC has joined a joint venture to develop a transhipment port in Ho Chi Minh City. TiL has acquired a 49% stake in the Vietnam megaport project, aiming to enhance international transhipment capacity.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime highlights a 2026 CMA session focusing on the key elements driving maritime success, including access to capital and investments in green technology. The session aims to provide insights into the future of global shipping operations.
Splash247
Geneva-based Advantage Tankers has placed orders for two 307,000 dwt crude carriers with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co in China, as reported by Splash247. This move marks a departure from the company's previous reliance on South Korean shipyards.
Splash247
Transocean has secured a five-well contract for its drillship Deepwater Asgard in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, as reported by Splash247. The contract, valued at $158 million, is set to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Offshore Energy
Transocean, a Swiss offshore drilling contractor, has secured a lucrative 390-day contract for its ultra-deepwater drillship in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. This assignment highlights the company's ongoing expansion in the region.
