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fleet April 14, 2026

Dolphin Drilling Nears $230m Contract for Borgland Dolphin

Dolphin Drilling, listed in Oslo, is on the verge of securing a $230 million contract for its semisubmersible Borgland Dolphin, as reported by Splash247. The company has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed client, with the contract expected to commence in the latter half of 2027 following the rig's current engagement with Repsol.

Borgland Dolphin (semisubmersible)

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Offshore Energy

fleet April 14, 2026

Transocean Drillship Secures 1,156-Day Contract Extension with Petrobras

Transocean, an offshore drilling contractor based in Switzerland, has secured a multimillion-dollar contract extension for one of its ultra-deepwater drillships with Petrobras, the state-owned energy company of Brazil, as reported by Offshore Energy. This extension signifies a 1,156-day commitment for continued operations.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

market April 14, 2026

Hormuz Disruption Causes 16% Drop in Global Oil Shipments

Global seaborne crude oil shipments have decreased by 16% since the onset of the Iran war, as reported by BIMCO. This highlights significant disruptions in energy and tanker markets, according to gCaptain.

gCaptain

Splash247

market April 14, 2026

CMA CGM Strengthens Supply Chain with Fattal Group Acquisition

CMA CGM is set to acquire 100% of Fattal Group, expanding its influence in downstream supply chains, as reported by Splash247. The acquisition will give the Marseille-based company full control of the Lebanon-rooted distribution business, with completion anticipated by Q3 2026.

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Splash247

ports April 14, 2026

AD Ports Group Expands into Eastern Europe with Constanța Agreement

AD Ports Group is set to expand into Eastern Europe following a framework agreement with National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA, as reported by Splash247. This partnership aims to explore investment opportunities at the Port of Constanța, focusing on both new and existing infrastructure.

Port of Constanța (RO)

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Splash247

fleet April 14, 2026

Transocean Secures $445M Contract Extension for Drillship in Brazil

Transocean has secured a $445 million contract extension from Petrobras for its ultra-deepwater drillship, Deepwater Corcovado, as reported by Splash247. The extension will keep the drillship operational in Brazil until November 2030, adding significant backlog to Transocean's operations.

Deepwater Corcovado (drillship)

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Seatrade Maritime

regulations April 14, 2026

Global Shipping Leaders Address Future Challenges at CMA Shipping 2026

Senior leaders in the shipping industry are addressing regulatory challenges and infrastructure needs to shape the future of global trade, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The CMA Shipping 2026 session highlights emerging opportunities within the sector.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

operations April 14, 2026

Honeywell Secures Contract for Texas LNG Project

Honeywell has been contracted for a major LNG export project in Texas, as reported by Offshore Energy. The U.S.-based technology firm will contribute to the multibillion-dollar development on the Gulf Coast.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

market April 14, 2026

IEA Forecasts Sharp Oil Demand Decline Amid Iran Conflict

The International Energy Agency (IEA) anticipates a significant drop in oil demand, marking the steepest decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, due to disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran and impacts on the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This situation is described as the 'largest disruption in history' affecting the oil market.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

operations April 14, 2026

TGS Secures Third Offshore Wind Contract in Europe

Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS has secured its third offshore wind contract for the summer season in Europe, as reported by Offshore Energy. This contract marks another step for TGS in expanding its presence in the European renewable energy sector.

Offshore Energy