fleet News - VesselAPI

fleet May 17, 2026

Precious Shipping Expands into Tanker Market with New Acquisition

Thai dry bulk owner Precious Shipping has expanded into the tanker market by acquiring d’Amico International Shipping’s oldest vessel, as reported by Splash247. The acquisition was made through its Malaysian joint venture, Nusantara Maritime, which is partially owned by Precious Shipping.

High Tide (tanker)

Splash247

fleet May 17, 2026

Diana Shipping Boosts Earnings with New Oldendorff Charter

Diana Shipping has enhanced its earnings by securing a lucrative charter extension with Oldendorff Carriers for the post-panamax bulker Polymnia, as reported by Splash247. The vessel is fixed at a rate of $20,000 per day, minus a 5% commission, for a period starting June 1, 2026, until between March 1 and April 30, 2027.

Polymnia (bulk)

Splash247

gCaptain

fleet May 15, 2026

NASSCO Receives $856M for New Navy Fleet Oiler

General Dynamics NASSCO has secured $856 million to construct T-AO 217, the latest addition to the U.S. Navy’s John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler program, as reported by gCaptain. This funding continues the expansion of the Navy's logistical capabilities.

T-AO 217 (fleet replenishment oiler)

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

fleet May 15, 2026

UAE Launches First Shipbuilding Consortium

Offshore Energy reports that a coalition of national industry players has established the UAE's first shipbuilding consortium. This initiative marks a significant step in bolstering the country's maritime capabilities.

Offshore Energy

fleet May 15, 2026

Solstad Offshore Wins CSV Charter Hire Arbitration

Solstad Offshore has emerged victorious in an arbitration concerning a disputed 2024 charter hire, as reported by Offshore Energy. The legal battle involved the largest vessel in Solstad's fleet.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

fleet May 15, 2026

Yangzhou Guoyu Secures New Containership Order from Shanghai Changshun

Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding has signed a contract with Shanghai Changshun Shipping for six 6,150 teu containerships, with options for four more, as reported by Splash247. This deal marks another step in the shipyard's recovery and growth following its restructuring and new ownership.

Splash247

fleet May 15, 2026

20-Year-Old LNG Carriers in High Demand Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Seven large LNG carriers built between 2005 and 2006 have been sold following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have tightened global LNG availability, as reported by Splash247. Rising Universe Shipping, managed by Dongtinghu Shipping, has emerged as a buyer in one of the recent transactions.

Splash247

fleet May 15, 2026

Economou Expands LNG Fleet with Samsung Heavy Newbuilds

TMS Cardiff Gas, controlled by George Economou, has placed an order for two LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries, marking a significant expansion in their fleet, as reported by Splash247. The contract is valued at KRW 750.5 billion ($505.6 million), with each carrier priced at approximately $252 million.

Splash247

fleet May 15, 2026

Hayfin Orders Two LNG Carriers from South Korea's HD Hyundai

Hayfin Capital Management has reportedly placed an order for two 174,000-cbm LNG carriers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, with deliveries expected by the end of March 2029, as reported by Splash247.

Splash247

fleet May 14, 2026

Pan Ocean Orders Four New VLCCs to Boost Crude Tanker Fleet

Pan Ocean, a South Korean shipowner, is expanding its crude tanker operations by ordering four very large crude carriers (VLCCs), as reported by Splash247. The company, controlled by Harim Group, announced a KRW783.4bn ($525m) investment in these newbuilds, marking a significant shift from its dry bulk origins.

Splash247