Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
SAAM Towage, a company based in Chile, is enhancing its fleet by ordering five new tugs from Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This strategic move aims to strengthen their operational capabilities.
Seatrade Maritime
Bahrain-based ASRY and India's Priya Blue have announced a joint venture focused on ship recycling, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The collaboration aims to leverage Priya Blue's expertise in green recycling to enhance ASRY's capabilities.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has held a naming ceremony for a new LNG vessel at Samsung Heavy Industries’ yard. This vessel is set to serve an LNG export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia, operated by LNG Canada, a joint venture including Shell and Petronas.
gCaptain
Damen Shipyards Group's ASD Tug 2713 Fuel Flexible has received class and flag state approval to operate on methanol fuel, as reported by gCaptain. This approval was granted by Bureau Veritas, marking a significant step in the vessel's operational capabilities.
Splash247
Norwegian energy company Equinor has extended its charter with Eidesvik Offshore for the platform supply vessel Viking Avant, as reported by Splash247. The extension will commence immediately following the current charter period, according to a filing by Eidesvik in Oslo.
Seatrade Maritime
Sinolines has placed an order for 12 new container ships to be built by China Merchants' shipyards, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This significant fleet expansion highlights Sinolines' commitment to enhancing its shipping capabilities.
Splash247
Shipping magnate George Procopiou has secured a notable $65 million for the sale of his 2008-built suezmax tanker, Gladiator, which has been renamed Visund, as reported by Splash247. This transaction occurs during a period of exceptional earnings for the tanker sector.
Seatrade Maritime
Guangzhou Shipyard International is set to expand its operations by constructing a new shipbuilding base, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This development aims to enhance the shipyard's production capacity in South China.
Splash247
Aga Nagarajan, after nearly three decades at Fleet Management in Hong Kong, has embarked on a new venture by establishing Nura Shipco Management in Singapore, as reported by Splash247. This move marks a fresh chapter for the seasoned shipping executive.
Splash247
Stella Bulk, based in the Marshall Islands, is entering the container sector by ordering two 740 teu vessels from Taizhou Maple Leaf shipyard in China, as reported by Alphalliner. The order includes an option for two additional sister vessels, though pricing details have not been disclosed, according to Splash247.
