Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
N-Sea Group, a Dutch subsea solutions provider, has announced a long-term charter agreement to expand its fleet with a new offshore support vessel set for delivery in 2027, as reported by Offshore Energy. This strategic move aims to enhance N-Sea's operational capabilities.
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General Dynamics NASSCO has christened the USNS Hector A. Cafferata Jr. (ESB 8) in San Diego, marking the completion of the U.S. Navy's Expeditionary Sea Base program, as reported by gCaptain.
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Danaos Corporation, a Greek shipowner, is enhancing its dry bulk capabilities by ordering two newcastlemax vessels from Chinese shipyards, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed company disclosed in its annual report that these 211,000 dwt ships are set for delivery in 2028.
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Capital Clean Energy Carriers, a Nasdaq-listed gas shipping company, has appointed Martin Houston as chairman, with Keith Forman transitioning to vice-chairman, as reported by Splash247. The company, supported by Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis, is expanding its gas shipping platform.
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Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has secured a two-year charter for its Cleanbu vessel, Bass, according to Splash247. The Oslo-listed company aims to capitalize on favorable conditions in the product tanker market by fixing the 2021-built Bass to a leading global energy player.
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Danish tanker owner Rederiet MH Simonsen has commissioned two polar-class tankers at Turkey's Ada Shipyard, as reported by Splash247. The vessels, featuring diesel-electric propulsion, will have a cargo capacity of approximately 3,500 dwt each, enhancing the company's fleet for polar operations.
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Tianjin Southwest Maritime has placed an order with CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding for a 25,000 cu m ammonia dual-fuel LPG/liquid ammonia carrier, as reported by Splash247. This order continues a series of gas carrier deals by the Chinese shipping company.
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Pelagic Credit, part of Pelagic Partners, has expanded its fleet by acquiring the offshore support vessel Nautical Singapore for $24.8 million, as reported by Splash247. The 2015-built vessel has been placed on a five-year bareboat charter with BCN Two, backed by logistics group Bertling.
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Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), Japan's largest shipping company, has partnered with Cyprus-based Schoeller Holdings to co-own two CSOVs, according to Splash247. Additionally, MOL will acquire a stake in Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt, based in Hamburg, to operate these vessels, as reported by the source.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Hanwha Ocean has delivered the second of four Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) to Bermuda-based DHT Holdings. This delivery marks a significant milestone for the tanker company as it expands its fleet.
