Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
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Zodiac Maritime, based in London, is expanding its operations into the gas carrier sector by ordering a series of very large ammonia carriers from Hanwha Ocean in South Korea. This move marks a shift from the company's recent focus on tankers and containerships, as reported by Splash247.
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Sinopec Clean Energy has commissioned a 12,000 cu m LNG bunkering vessel from Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, as reported by Splash247. This move aligns with a surge in newbuilding activity in the LNG bunkering sector over the past year.
Seatrade Maritime
CU Lines is set to expand its fleet by adding four new container ships from Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move marks a return to the shipyard for the Chinese container line.
Offshore Energy
Solstad Offshore's largest vessel is set for a two-year global deployment following a letter of intent, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a significant operational milestone for the company.
Splash247
Solstad Offshore has secured a potential long-term contract for its flagship subsea construction vessel, Normand Maximus, as reported by Splash247. The Oslo-listed company has signed a letter of intent with an unnamed international subsea contractor, with the deal expected to commence in the first quarter of 2027.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports a significant increase in April orders for alternative-fuelled ships, with LNG and LPG dual-fuel contracts leading the way. This trend marks a shift from previous preferences for methanol, according to DNV.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian company Agalas has received a 100-meter cable laying support vessel from a Turkish shipyard, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is designed for cable laying and light construction tasks.
Seatrade Maritime
Beacon Tankers, a European shipowner, has placed its first newbuilding order with Hengli Heavy Industry, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This order includes four new vessels, marking a significant milestone for both companies.
Splash247
Beacon Tankers Management, linked to the Prokopiou family, has entered the tanker market by securing newbuilding slots for two 158,000 dwt suezmax tankers at Hengli Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. The company also holds options for two additional vessels.
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D. Oltmann Reederei, a Bremen-based company, has been identified as the owner behind four 10,010 TEU container ship orders at Korea's HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, as reported by Alphaliner. The German non-operating owner placed these orders in two pairs earlier this year, with delivery expected in 2028, according to Splash247.
