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Seatrade Maritime
Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured an order for six new container ships from Taiwanese company Wan Hai Lines, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks the second batch of newbuilds ordered by Wan Hai from the shipbuilder.
Splash247
Scorpio Tankers has expanded its order at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co to four LR2 product tankers, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed company confirmed the additional two scrubber-fitted ships are priced at $68.5 million each.
Offshore Energy
McDermott and BW Offshore have introduced a new concept for a blue ammonia floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit, as reported by Offshore Energy. This innovative model integrates offshore production, carbon capture, and direct export, aiming to convert surplus natural gas into a lower-carbon fuel with minimal infrastructure, supporting the energy transition.
Splash247
The UK shipping industry has expressed concerns over the government's proposal to extend the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic maritime operations starting July 1, 2026, as reported by Splash247. Industry leaders warn that the policy could increase costs and harm island communities without achieving significant emissions reductions.
Splash247
AD Ports Group has entered a 30-year concession to develop and operate a new dry bulk terminal at the Port of Douala in Cameroon, expanding its presence in West and Central Africa, as reported by Splash247. The project is in collaboration with Africa Ports Development.
Offshore Energy
Yinson Production has marked a significant milestone with the launch of a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit destined for an oil field off the coast of Vietnam, as reported by Offshore Energy. The unit is part of Yinson Holdings' ongoing efforts to expand its energy infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
EMSA
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) hosted a thematic workshop on evolving maritime challenges as part of the European Coast Guard Functions Forum (ECGFF) programme for 2026. The event took place on 11-12 February at EMSA's premises in Lisbon, organized in collaboration with Italian authorities, according to EMSA.
Offshore Energy
Kito Crosby, a Texas-based company specializing in lifting and securement, has been awarded a contract for a new floating production unit (FPU) in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Seatrade Maritime
Blue Water Autonomy and Damen have announced a collaboration for the series production of new autonomous Liberty-class ships at Conrad Shipyard in the United States, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative marks a significant step in boosting US shipbuilding capabilities.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the second Trump administration initially focused on enhancing US maritime capabilities, but a recent conference in New York highlighted the limited tangible outcomes so far. The momentum of these initiatives appears to be slowing, as discussed by industry experts at the event.
