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Splash247
Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured a contract for two vessels to operate in Argentina, as reported by Splash247. The project involves offshore operations scheduled for the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2026, including mooring pre-lay and pipeline end-manifold installation.
gCaptain
Ship traffic in the Arctic hit a record high in 2025 with 1,812 unique vessels operating in the Polar Code area, as reported by gCaptain. This marks a 40% increase since 2013, according to data from the Arctic Council Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME).
gCaptain
Ship traffic in the Arctic reached a record high in 2025 with 1,812 unique vessels operating in the Polar Code area, as reported by gCaptain. This marks a 40% increase since 2013, according to data from the Arctic Council Working Group on the Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment.
gCaptain
The White House's Maritime Action Plan, announced on February 13, outlines a strategy to revitalize US shipbuilding and reduce reliance on foreign-built and foreign-flagged vessels, as reported by gCaptain. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen the domestic maritime industry.
gCaptain
Russia has sent two icebreakers, including a nuclear-powered vessel, from the Arctic to the Baltic Sea to maintain open shipping lanes during one of the harshest ice seasons in over a decade, as reported by gCaptain.
gCaptain
India has confiscated three tankers linked to Iran that were under U.S. sanctions, as reported by gCaptain. The move is part of India's increased maritime surveillance efforts to prevent illegal trade.
Seatrade Maritime
Hapag-Lloyd's acquisition of Zim, valued at $4 billion, aims to establish a 400-ship, 3 million TEU container line, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The deal is pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Splash247
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, a New York-listed Israeli carrier, has detailed the terms of its $4.2 billion sale to Hapag-Lloyd, as reported by Splash247. Shareholders are set to receive $35 per share in cash, representing a 58% premium to the company's closing share price on February 13, 2026.
Splash247
SeaLead has appointed Cho Kit Wei as its new chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2026, as reported by Splash247. Cho, who has been with the Singapore-based liner operator since 2021, previously held senior roles at Simatech.
Seatrade Maritime
Hapag-Lloyd is in advanced negotiations to acquire Zim, with discussions over Israel's special rights reportedly well advanced, according to Seatrade Maritime. The talks are part of a multi-billion dollar merger process.
