Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Splash247
Pantheon Tankers Management has ordered four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from China's Hengli Heavy Industry, as reported by Splash247. The Greek company, controlled by Anna Angelicoussis, plans to receive the 306,000 dwt vessels between 2028 and 2029, with estimated prices ranging from $113 million.
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Thenamaris, led by Nikolas Martinos, has reportedly entered the sale-and-purchase market with the acquisition of two 2022-built suezmax tankers, Emeraldway and Sunriseway, marking its return to the tanker segment, as reported by Splash247. These vessels, built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao, are being acquired from Eastern Pacific Shipping.
gCaptain
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has ordered three new cruise ships from Fincantieri, securing shipyard capacity through 2037, as reported by gCaptain. The order includes vessels for Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, contributing to a projected 4% annual capacity growth over the next decade.
gCaptain
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, a move that will strengthen its position among the top five global container carriers and expand its presence in the Transpacific market, as reported by gCaptain. This acquisition will also enhance Hapag-Lloyd's fleet with additional LNG-powered vessels.
gCaptain
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has initiated a recruitment drive for its Centers of Excellence program, aiming to train future maritime professionals, as reported by gCaptain. This initiative is part of a broader effort to bolster the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Splash247
Performance Shipping, a Nasdaq-listed Greek company, has finalized the sale of its oldest tanker, P Sophia, for $35.65 million, as reported by Splash247. This transaction follows a previous unsuccessful attempt related to an offshore conversion project. The delivery of the 2009-built aframax tanker is anticipated in mid-2026.
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Seanergy Maritime, a US-listed Greek company, has expanded its newbuilding program by signing contracts for two additional capesize-class vessels at Chinese shipyards, bringing its total investment in new tonnage to approximately $226 million, as reported by Splash247. The company, led by Stamatis Tsantanis, now has three large scrubber-fitted bulkers scheduled for delivery between 2027 and beyond.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Saipem, an Italian engineering company, has agreed to purchase the seventh-generation drillship, Deep Value Driller, from the Norwegian company Deep Value Driller for $272.5 million. This acquisition is part of Saipem's strategic expansion in the offshore drilling sector.
Offshore Energy
VARD has successfully delivered the seismic source vessel Sanco Sailor to Sanco Shipping, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel underwent conversion at VARD's facilities in Norway.
Splash247
Greek dry bulk company Almi Marine Management has re-entered the newbuilding market after a four-year hiatus, as reported by Splash247. The company, led by managing director Christos Hadjigeorgiou, has signed a contract with Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) in China for two 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers.
