Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured an order for six new container ships from Taiwanese company Wan Hai Lines, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks the second batch of newbuilds ordered by Wan Hai from the shipbuilder.
Splash247
Scorpio Tankers has expanded its order at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co to four LR2 product tankers, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed company confirmed the additional two scrubber-fitted ships are priced at $68.5 million each.
Offshore Energy
Yinson Production has marked a significant milestone with the launch of a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit destined for an oil field off the coast of Vietnam, as reported by Offshore Energy. The unit is part of Yinson Holdings' ongoing efforts to expand its energy infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
Splash247
Oldendorff Carriers, led by Henning Oldendorff, has sold two post-panamax vessels, as reported by Splash247. The Pia Oldendorff, built in 2013, was sold for approximately $19 million, while the Peter Oldendorff, built in 2012, was sold for around $18 million.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Hahn & Company is selling 10 very large crude carriers operated by SK Shipping to Pan Ocean for KRW973.7bn ($694m). The transaction, which includes long-term cargo contracts with major domestic shippers, is expected to be finalized by April 11, 2027.
Seatrade Maritime
Hengli Heavy Industry has secured an order for 11 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from the Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital group, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move marks a significant expansion in Capital's fleet of large tankers.
Splash247
Saltchuk Resources is set to expand its maritime operations in the US by acquiring Great Lakes Dredge & Dock for $1.5 billion, as reported by Splash247. This all-cash transaction will take the Nasdaq-listed company private, offering shareholders $17.00 per share, which represents a 25% premium to the 90-day VWAP.
Splash247
Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis has expanded his tanker fleet, with Capital Maritime and Trading signing contracts for 11 new VLCCs at China’s Hengli Heavy Industry, as reported by Splash247. This order is part of a larger package involving 15 VLCCs, disclosed by Songfa Ceramics, the parent company of the Dalian-based shipbuilder.
Splash247
Fednav, a Canadian dry bulk owner, has signed a letter of intent with Japan's Oshima Shipbuilding for four new 35,000 dwt handysize bulkers, as reported by Splash247. The Montreal-based company plans to have these vessels delivered by mid-2029.
Splash247
Nasdaq-listed Euroseas has secured a new time charter for its feeder containership, EM Spetses, at a higher rate, reflecting a strong feeder market, as reported by Splash247. The 1,740 teu vessel, built in 2007, is chartered for a minimum of 22 months with an option to extend up to 24 months.
