fleet News - VesselAPI

fleet May 19, 2026

Navy Commissions Final Littoral Combat Ship, Ending Controversial Program

The U.S. Navy has commissioned the USS Cleveland (LCS 31), marking the conclusion of the Littoral Combat Ship program, which has been plagued by cost overruns and mechanical issues, as reported by gCaptain. This commissioning ends a program that spanned over two decades.

USS Cleveland (combat)

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fleet May 19, 2026

Zodiac Maritime Expands Car Carrier Fleet with New China Order

Zodiac Maritime has bolstered its car carrier fleet by ordering two LNG dual-fuel car carriers from Yantai CIMC Raffles in China, as reported by Splash247. The London-based shipowner, controlled by Eyal Ofer, expects delivery of the 7,000 ceu vessels in 2028.

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fleet May 19, 2026

CMB.TECH Gains $29M from Sale of Suezmax Vessel

CMB.TECH, a Belgian company controlled by the Saverys family, has secured a $29.2 million profit from selling one of its oldest suezmax vessels, the Sienna, as reported by Splash247. This transaction highlights the company's strategy to capitalize on strong tanker asset values.

Sienna (tanker)

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fleet May 19, 2026

Safe Bulkers Sells Two Older Vessels in Fleet Renewal

Safe Bulkers, a Greek dry bulk owner, has sold two older vessels, Xenia and Pedhoulas Commander, for $13 million and $14.7 million respectively, as part of a fleet renewal strategy, reports Splash247. The New York-listed company continues to streamline its operations.

Xenia (bulk) Pedhoulas Commander (bulk)

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fleet May 19, 2026

Strategic Marine Secures Order for Two New Crew Transfer Vessels

Strategic Marine, a shipbuilder based in Singapore, has signed contracts with Mainprize Offshore for two new 33-meter Supa Swath crew transfer vessels, as reported by Splash247. This order brings the total number of Supa Swath vessels delivered and ordered for Mainprize Offshore to ten.

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fleet May 19, 2026

Aristides Pittas Expands Kamsarmax Fleet in China

Aristides Pittas is expanding his dry bulk fleet with new kamsarmax vessels in China, as reported by Splash247. The Greek owner's Eurobulk has increased its newbuilding program at Hengli Heavy Industries to four vessels.

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fleet May 19, 2026

Tanker Orders Set to Hit Record Highs by 2026

The tanker sector is poised for a significant capacity increase, with new research indicating that 2026 could witness the highest number of tanker newbuild orders ever recorded. As reported by Splash247, the initial four and a half months of the year have already achieved the fifth-highest total of tanker orders this millennium, according to investment bank Evercore.

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fleet May 19, 2026

Thenamaris Expands Fleet with LR2 Newbuildings at Hengli

Thenamaris has placed an order for three LR2 newbuildings at Hengli Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. This move is part of the Greek owner's ongoing expansion in the product tanker segment. The Chinese shipbuilder announced the deal on social media, though details on pricing and delivery remain undisclosed.

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Offshore Energy

fleet May 19, 2026

US Research Vessel Miss Emma McCall Reflagged to Vanuatu

The multi-use oceanographic research vessel Miss Emma McCall, built in 2003, is being reflagged to Vanuatu before its upcoming assignment in Honduras, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move is part of TDI-Brooks' operational strategy.

Miss Emma McCall (research)

Offshore Energy

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fleet May 19, 2026

GEFO Acquires Gas Tanker Fleet from Unigas

German owner GEFO is set to expand its inland gas tanker operations by acquiring the gas shipping activities of Unigas Shipping Swiss, as reported by Splash247. The deal, involving seven vessels, is expected to finalize in June or July 2026.

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