Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
Greek shipowner Dynacom has topped the global tanker newbuilding orders with a $3.8 billion investment, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This figure is four times the amount ordered by China, which ranks second, according to Veson Nautical.
Offshore Energy
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) has secured new contracts for designing tanks for LNG carriers with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Hanwha Ocean, as reported by Offshore Energy. These contracts highlight GTT's continued influence in the LNG sector.
gCaptain
Scorpio Tankers is revamping its product tanker fleet with agreements to sell four LR2 tankers, as reported by gCaptain. The company is also planning to introduce two new MR newbuildings and aims to repay all secured debt.
Seatrade Maritime
Jumbo has placed an order for a pair of new-class heavy lift vessels at the Dajin shipyard in China, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move is part of Jumbo's strategy to ensure the continual evolution of its fleet.
Splash247
Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has increased its equity stake in TFG Marine from 10% to 15% through a new share issuance, as reported by Splash247. The revised shareholder arrangements, effective from June 1, also include a commitment by CMB.TECH to source its bunker fuel requirements through the company.
Splash247
The robust container market is leading shipowners to consider converting at least two supramax bulk carriers into container vessels, as reported by Alphaliner. These Diamond 53 type open-hatch supramaxes, primarily constructed around 2005, are targeted for transformation to accommodate approximately 2,500 teu, according to Splash247.
Offshore Energy
Eidesvik Offshore's 22-year-old supply ship will continue its operations with Equinor until the end of the year, as reported by Offshore Energy. The Norwegian offshore vessel owner has secured an extension for the vessel, which has been serving the state-owned energy giant.
Offshore Energy
Prosafe, listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, is actively seeking additional work for its semi-submersible accommodation vessels to enhance its fleet's backlog, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company recently shared insights into its fleet utilization for the past month and outlined future plans.
Seatrade Maritime
CMA CGM has taken delivery of the largest LNG-powered container ship, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The Megamax vessel will be officially named in France in early July.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Euroseas has secured new time charters for its feeder containerships Stephania K and Pepi Star. These 2024-built vessels will be chartered for a minimum of 24 months and a maximum of 26 months at the charterer's option.
