Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Dubai-based Emarat Maritime has placed an order for up to six feeder containerships at Guangji Xinneng Shipbuilding in China, as reported by Splash247. Clarksons Research notes that the company has committed to three firm 930 TEU vessels with options for three more, with delivery expected in 2028.
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ABS and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have initiated a joint development project to design a U.S.-flagged 50,000 deadweight ton oil and chemical tanker, as reported by gCaptain. This collaboration marks a deepening of shipbuilding ties between the American and South Korean entities.
Nicholas George Moundreas's NGM is capitalizing on the strong capesize market by flipping older ships for profit, as reported by Splash247. Recent sales registers show that several vintage bulkers have been spared from demolition, highlighting NGM's strategic asset management.
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Dutch shipping groups Vertom and Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have announced plans to merge their operations, aiming to enhance their presence in breakbulk, project cargo, and container trades. As reported by Splash247, this strategic move will integrate Vertom's shortsea shipping network and its fleet of over 80 vessels.
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German company Eckship is set to enhance its fleet with up to six new heavylift vessels starting from the second quarter of 2028, as reported by Splash247. This initiative aims to bolster its capabilities in the project cargo, heavylift, and breakbulk sectors.
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Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has taken delivery of a Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC) from Jiangnan Shipyard, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The vessel will be used for long-haul green ammonia transportation worldwide for Trafigura.
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Balaena has acquired APCL Group, incorporating renowned UK ship repair and shipbuilding facilities, as reported by Splash247. This acquisition includes A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird in Birkenhead, A&P Falmouth, and Falmouth Docks and Engineering Company, signaling a strategic move ahead of expected growth in British naval and commercial maritime investment.
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A Hong Kong-based company, Synelysia Limited, has placed an order for four firm 1,900 teu bangkokmax feeder containerships at China's Xinle Shipyard, with options to expand the order to eight ships, as reported by Alphaliner, according to Splash247.
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Purus Marine is linked to a new LNG carrier order at Samsung Heavy Industries, valued at approximately $252 million, with delivery set for January 2029, as reported by Splash247. This order marks an expansion of Purus Marine's fleet of gas carriers.
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Huaxia Financial Leasing has initiated a tender process for up to six newcastlemax bulk carriers, as reported by Splash247. The Beijing-based company is looking to secure shipyard slots in China for these 210,000 dwt vessels, structured in a 2+2+2 delivery arrangement.
