Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Splash247
Danish owner and operator Norden has expanded its fleet by acquiring four handysize bulkers, as reported by Splash247. These vessels, built in 2024, are set for delivery in the second quarter of 2026.
Splash247
Malaysia's Petronas has entered a 20-year time charter agreement with MISC for five newbuild LNG carriers, as reported by Splash247. The vessels, with a capacity of 174,000 cbm each, will be constructed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai, with delivery expected between 2029 and 2030.
Seatrade Maritime
Chinese shipyards have maintained a dominant position in the global shipbuilding market during the first quarter, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This continued leadership underscores China's significant influence in the maritime industry.
Offshore Energy
MISC Group has secured a 20-year charter agreement with Petronas LNG Ltd. for five newbuild LNG carriers, as reported by Offshore Energy. This deal strengthens the collaboration between the two Malaysian companies in the LNG sector.
Splash247
Safe Bulkers, a Greek dry bulk owner, has signed agreements to acquire four new Japanese-built dry bulk vessels, as reported by Splash247. The order includes three 82,000 dwt kamsarmaxes and one 182,000 dwt capesize vessel, with deliveries scheduled between the first half of 2029 and the third quarter of 2029.
Offshore Energy
Dolphin Drilling has secured a multimillion-dollar contract for its 36-year-old semi-submersible rig to operate on the UK Continental Shelf, as reported by Offshore Energy. Meanwhile, the company's 52-year-old rig continues its operations off the coast of India.
Splash247
Greek shipowner TMS Cardiff Gas, owned by George Economou, is linked to an order for two dual-fuel very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, as reported by Splash247. This move is part of Economou's ongoing expansion of his gas shipping portfolio.
Splash247
Norwegian shipowner Knutsen Group is linked to a new LNG carrier order at South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, as reported by Splash247. The South Korean shipbuilder has secured a KRW363.2bn ($250.3m) contract for one LNG carrier from a European shipping company, further expanding Knutsen's orderbook.
Splash247
Dolphin Drilling has finalized a $150 million long-term contract with Harbour Energy for the semisubmersible drilling rig Paul B Loyd Jr, as reported by Splash247. This agreement will commence immediately after the current firm term expires, continuing operations in the UK sector of the North Sea.
gCaptain
The Department of the Navy has announced a $65.8 billion shipbuilding plan as part of a 30-year strategy to expand and modernize the U.S. fleet, according to gCaptain. The initiative aims to launch what is referred to as Trump's 'Golden Fleet'.
