Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
Venergy Maritime has exercised options to build two additional container ships at Huangpu-Wenchong Shipbuilding, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This agreement marks a continued collaboration between the Greek shipping company and the Chinese shipbuilder.
gCaptain
Four LNG carriers from MOL, designed for ice-strengthened operations, continue to remain idle over six months after the European Union lifted sanctions. This situation persists despite assurances that these vessels would not transport Russian LNG, as reported by gCaptain.
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Belgian shipowner CMB.TECH has sold two very large crude carriers, Ingrid and Ilma, as part of its fleet renewal strategy, securing a capital gain of nearly $100 million, reports Splash247. The Antwerp-based company plans to deliver the 2012-built vessels to an undisclosed new owner in the second quarter.
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Antin Infrastructure Partners, a French private equity firm, has acquired the American shipyard Vigor Marine Group from Lone Star Funds, as reported by Splash247. Antin plans to expand Vigor Marine's capacity across its locations in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego, and Norfolk.
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AET, the tanker arm of Malaysia’s MISC, has ordered its first hybrid electric shuttle tanker from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp, as reported by Splash247. The 154,000 dwt unit is scheduled for delivery in 2028, marking a step towards lower emissions in AET's fleet.
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Solstad Offshore has secured a contract for its construction support vessel Normand Tonjer, as reported by Splash247. The Oslo-listed company announced that the contract will commence in February and last for 225 days, with options for extension.
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Tsakos Energy Navigation is reportedly nearing a deal with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for two LNG carriers, marking its first gas ship orders in seven years, according to Splash247. The Greek company is considering two firm orders with options for two additional vessels.
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Minerva Marine, a Greek shipping company, has placed an order for two suezmax crude tankers at China's Hengli Shipbuilding, as reported by Splash247. The contract, valued between $160 million and $200 million, continues Minerva's expansion across multiple shipping segments.
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Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has expanded its order with China's Penglai Jinglu Shipyard by adding eight more 11,500 teu dual-fuel containerships, according to Splash247. This move increases the total series to 16 sister vessels, with market sources estimating contract prices between $135 million and $140 million.
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Venergy Maritime, led by Vyron Vasileiadis, is expanding its fleet with new orders for LR2 product tankers at New Times Shipbuilding in China, as reported by Splash247. The Greek company has secured two additional LR2 newbuilds, with options for more, to enhance its presence in the product tanker sector.
