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Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that OneCare is enhancing its support for seafarers stranded due to the ongoing political tensions in the Arabian Gulf. The group is preparing for a prolonged period of disruption in the region.
Offshore Energy
Dubai-based BGN has secured a long-term charter for a liquefied natural gas carrier with an affiliate of Capital Clean Energy Carriers, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move is part of BGN's strategy to enhance its maritime operations by adding two LNG carriers to its fleet by 2027.
Offshore Energy
Four offshore energy support vessels (OESVs) being constructed in China for Norwegian offshore services are set to be equipped with lighting from Glamox this month, as reported by Offshore Energy. These vessels are part of Sea1's fleet development efforts.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) has sold a 49% stake in its LNG carrier, Amore Mio I, to an affiliate of Dubai-based BGN Group. The Athens-based company has also secured long-term employment for the vessel.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Metropolitan CCS, a joint venture between Inpex Corporation and Kanto Natural Gas Development, has received approval from Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry to begin exploratory drilling for carbon capture and storage (CCS) offshore Kujukuri, located on the east coast of Chiba Prefecture.
Offshore Energy
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has been chosen by Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas carrier, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration highlights GTT's expertise in LNG containment technology.
Seatrade Maritime
DHT has secured nearly half of its VLCC spot days for the second quarter at an average rate of $189,500, marking a 78% increase from the first quarter of 2026, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime highlights the challenges and opportunities for US shipping in the face of geo-political conflicts, tariffs, and regulations. Experts at the CMA Shipping session discussed how these factors are shaping shipping routes and US-flag operations.
Offshore Energy
Vår Energi has submitted a revised plan for development and operation of a Barents Sea project to Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, aiming to boost production longevity, as reported by Offshore Energy. The $360 million investment highlights the company's commitment to enhancing offshore field output.
Splash247
Norse Shipholding, based in Singapore, has ordered four 1,800 teu container vessels from Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group in China, as reported by Splash247. The company also secured options for two additional bangkokmax type ships, allowing for potential fleet expansion.
