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Splash247

fleet February 2, 2026

Seadrill Secures $114M Backlog with West Saturn Extension in Brazil

Seadrill has expanded its contract backlog by $114 million after Equinor Brasil Energia extended the contract for the ultra-deepwater drillship West Saturn by one year, as reported by Splash247. This extension will keep the drillship operational in Brazil until October 2027.

West Saturn (drillship)

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gCaptain

security February 1, 2026

China's Coast Guard Intensifies Patrols Near Japan-Administered Islands

China's coast guard conducted almost daily patrols around Japan-administered islands in the East China Sea last year, as reported by gCaptain. This move is part of China's efforts to assert its sovereignty over the region.

gCaptain

gCaptain

ports February 1, 2026

Gas Leak Triggers Explosion in Bandar Abbas Port

A gas leak led to an explosion in a building at the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, as reported by gCaptain. The incident occurred on Saturday, according to a preliminary assessment.

Bandar Abbas (IR)

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Seatrade Maritime

market February 1, 2026

Port of Corpus Christi Sees Volume Decline in 2025

The Port of Corpus Christi experienced a decline in overall volume for 2025, with LNG exports rising but crude oil shipments and agricultural goods seeing a downturn, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

Port of Corpus Christi (US)

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

security February 1, 2026

Malaysia Detains Tankers for Alleged Illegal Oil Transfers

Malaysia has seized crude oil worth over 512 million ringgit from two tankers suspected of illegal ship-to-ship transfers, as reported by gCaptain. The vessels were detained 24 nautical miles west of Malaysia.

gCaptain

gCaptain

market January 31, 2026

US Container Imports Decline Amid Global Trade Shifts

US container imports concluded 2025 with a four-month decline, a trend expected to continue as global trade flows adjust to bypass President Donald Trump's policies, as reported by gCaptain.

gCaptain

gCaptain

operations January 31, 2026

Murmansk Ports Resume Operations After Power Disruptions

Operations at Russia’s Murmansk Bulk Terminal and Commercial Seaport have resumed following temporary suspensions due to power disruptions, as reported by Interfax. The ports were back in action late on Saturday, according to Bloomberg News, after addressing the earlier interruptions.

Murmansk Bulk Terminal (RU) Commercial Seaport (RU)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents January 31, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Halts Search for Crew of Fishing Vessel Lily Jean

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for six missing crewmembers from the fishing vessel Lily Jean, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel had activated an emergency beacon approximately 25 miles off Cape before the search was called off.

Lily Jean (fishing)

gCaptain

gCaptain

accidents January 31, 2026

Explosion in Bandar Abbas Port Leaves One Dead, 14 Injured

An explosion in the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas resulted in one fatality and 14 injuries, as reported by gCaptain. Local officials provided the information to Iranian news agencies.

Bandar Abbas (IR)

gCaptain

gCaptain

operations January 30, 2026

Panama Court Rules Against Chinese Port Contracts, Aids Trump

Panama's top court has declared the contract awarded to CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. for operating two ports near the Panama Canal unconstitutional, as reported by gCaptain. This decision aligns with Donald Trump's efforts to reduce China's influence over strategic infrastructure in Latin America.

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