Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Splash247
GSX Energy has expanded its LNG bunkering fleet by confirming an order for two more vessels at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, bringing the total to four ships, as reported by Splash247. The company, established in October 2025, is a joint venture involving SeaKapital Holdings and Seacon Shipping.
Offshore Energy
Cheniere Marketing International, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, has finalized long-term charter agreements for new liquefied natural gas carriers with Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) Line and Ocean Yield, as reported by Offshore Energy. These deals highlight the collaboration between the U.S. energy giant and leading shipping companies from Japan and Norway.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has secured a substantial contract with Shell in North America, as reported by Offshore Energy. This new agreement highlights the ongoing collaboration between DOF and Shell.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian offshore shipping company Solstad has signed two letters of intent for construction support vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. The identity of the clients remains undisclosed.
Offshore Energy
Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE), based in China, has secured orders for three new liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This expansion marks a significant addition to the company's orderbook.
Offshore Energy
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has received a new LPG dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is chartered by TotalEnergies.
Offshore Energy
Kongsberg Maritime, based in Norway, has signed a contract to design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy-size tankers for Transpetro, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in the advancement of environmentally friendly maritime technology.
Splash247
Mercuria is reportedly in discussions with CSSC’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp (DSIC) for the potential order of up to four very large crude carriers (VLCCs), each with a capacity of 306,000 dwt, as reported by Splash247. This move marks a return to Chinese shipyards for the Swiss commodity trading group.
Splash247
Indonesia is consolidating its state-owned shipbuilding sector under PT PAL Indonesia, as reported by Splash247. The move aims to enhance domestic shipbuilding by centralizing government-owned shipyards and streamlining procurement processes.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the European Union is set to unveil a new policy next week aimed at boosting investment in the shipbuilding sector. This initiative is part of the EU's broader 'Made in EU' strategy to support European manufacturers.
