Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
Wärtsilä is increasing its technical production capacity by 30% to meet the growing demand for engines in the marine and energy sectors, Seatrade Maritime reports. The investment aims to enhance supply capabilities and support industry growth.
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G2 Ocean, a Norwegian open hatch specialist, is advancing its fleet renewal by adding six new gantry crane vessels, as reported by Splash247. The Bergen-based joint venture between Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime Group plans to integrate these newbuilds into its pool fleet by 2029, enhancing its position in the open hatch segment.
Seatrade Maritime
Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured a contract to build two railcar carriers for GMXT, a Mexican company, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. These vessels are designed to transport train carriages across the ocean, highlighting the growing demand for specialized maritime transport solutions.
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Splash247 reports that Navios Maritime Partners, a Greek shipping group listed in New York, has confirmed a deal for four new VLCC supertankers, with options to expand the order to eight. The acquisition of these scrubber-fitted vessels marks the company's return to the VLCC newbuilding market.
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Splash247 reports that the United States has granted a license to GMS, the world's largest cash buyer of ships, to purchase four sanctioned containerships for scrapping. This decision could provide a legitimate exit route for owners in the shadow fleet, involving vessels named Yogi, Timon, Rantanplan, and Bigli.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Wison has secured an order for up to 10 new Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from United Overseas Group, marking a significant return to the sector for Peter Georgiopoulos. This deal represents a major breakthrough for the offshore engineering company.
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Besiktas, a Turkish owner, has reportedly sold the MR tanker Antalya for approximately $40 million, marking a swift profit from its purchase last year, as reported by Splash247. The 10-year-old, 50,000 dwt product tanker was built in 2016 at SPP Shipbuilding in South Korea.
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Jumbo, a Dutch heavylift shipping specialist, is expanding its fleet with two new multipurpose vessels from China, as reported by Splash247. The Rotterdam-based company has contracted Dajin Heavy Industry for the construction of these 25,000 dwt vessels, valued at approximately $156 million, with deliveries set for 2028 and 2029.
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Hong Kong-based Teying Shipping is expanding its fleet by signing contracts for up to eight LR2 product and crude tankers at Chinese shipyards, as reported by Splash247. The company has committed to four firm 115,000 dwt vessels, with options for four more.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that Chinese shipbuilder Hengli Heavy Industry has secured newbuild orders from Greek companies Thenamaris and Eurobulk for tankers and bulkers. This development highlights the growing demand for new vessels in the maritime industry.
