Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
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Dubai-based Gulf Energy Maritime has ordered six product tankers valued at approximately $300 million, as reported by Splash247. The 50,000 dwt vessels will be constructed in South Korea and Vietnam, according to shipbuilding sources.
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Flex LNG has secured a new charter for its LNG carrier, Flex Aurora, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, which recently completed a previous contract, is now fixed to a supermajor for two years, with additional options available.
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Golden Energy Management, based in Athens and controlled by the Resits family, has ordered a new suezmax tanker from DH Shipbuilding in South Korea, as reported by Splash247. The 157,000 dwt vessel is priced at approximately $89.5 million, with delivery anticipated in 2029.
Offshore Energy
Flex LNG has secured a new long-term charter for one of its LNG carriers with an undisclosed 'supermajor', as reported by Offshore Energy. The Bermuda-based company will lease out the six-year-old vessel for an extended period.
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HD Hyundai is shifting its business strategy from shipbuilding to exporting shipyard construction know-how, as reported by Splash247. The company, through its holding entity HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, aims to tap into global demand for shipyard development expertise.
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Turkish conglomerate Yasa Group has been identified as the buyer of two 3,100 TEU containership newbuildings from Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry, slated for delivery in late 2025, as reported by Alphaliner. The order highlights Yasa's expansion into the container shipping sector, according to Splash247.
Offshore Energy
Fontis Finance, a subsidiary of Paratus Energy Services, is transferring its drilling operations and jack-up fleet to a joint venture between Borr Drilling and CME in Mexico, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move involves the acquisition of five rigs by the newly formed partnership.
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Celsius Tankers, a division of Denmark's Celsius Shipping, has placed an order for a new LNG carrier at Samsung Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. The South Korean shipyard confirmed the deal, valued at approximately KRW 770 billion ($514 million), in a regulatory filing.
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Zhejiang Shipping Group is expanding its presence in the capesize market by acquiring a second large bulk carrier, as reported by Splash247. This move follows their earlier acquisition of the ZH Dampier, a newcastlemax bulk carrier built in 2019. The latest purchase is managed under Zhejiang Shipping Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary.
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The 26-year-old VLCC, formerly known as Kin A, has been sold to undisclosed interests and renamed Helga, as reported by Splash247. The Comoros-flagged tanker, originally built by Hitachi, is no longer classed by any IACS member, with its Bureau Veritas classification withdrawn according to VesselValue.
