Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Helix Energy Solutions, based in Texas, is divesting its shallow water abandonment business to concentrate on deep water operations, as reported by Offshore Energy. This strategic shift marks a significant change in the company's operational focus.
Splash247
As reported by Splash247, the Posidonia conference is set to begin, with major shipyards preparing to showcase their newbuilds to Greece, Europe's largest shipowning nation. This comes amid a historic rejuvenation of the Greek fleet, with record newbuilding activity noted by Xclusiv Shipbrokers.
Splash247
KSS Line of South Korea has ordered three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) from HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, with construction by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. The deal, valued at approximately $342 million, aims to enhance KSS Line's LPG carrier fleet.
Splash247
Okeanis Eco Tankers, a Greek tanker owner, has secured $190 million in new loan facilities to finance vessel acquisitions and exit sale-and-leaseback agreements, as reported by Splash247. The company, listed in New York and Oslo and controlled by the Alafouzos family, signed three agreements with Taiwanese and Greek lenders.
Offshore Energy
Prosafe, listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, has shared details about its semi-submersible accommodation vessel fleet utilization for the first quarter of 2026 and its future plans, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company is keen on securing additional vessel work following current engagements.
Splash247
Costamare has announced a significant newbuilding initiative in China, securing 16 vessels on long-term charters with COSCO Shipping, as reported by Splash247. This agreement, which includes 12 new 9,200 teu ships, is expected to generate $2.8 billion in contracted revenue.
Splash247
Ardmore Shipping, based in Ireland, has ordered two new product and chemical tankers from China's Wuhu Shipyard, each with a capacity of 40,500 dwt and priced at $44.9 million, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed company has also secured options for two additional vessels.
Euroseas has expanded its investment in feeder tonnage by confirming four additional newbuild orders in China, bringing its total orderbook to 10 vessels valued at approximately $500 million, as reported by Splash247. The company, led by Aristides Pittas, has contracted two 1,800 TEU ships at Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering and two 2,800 TEU high-reefer vessels at Huanghai Shipbuilding.
Splash247
Genco Shipping & Trading is set to enhance its fleet by acquiring a 2019 Imabari-built, 182,000 dwt scrubber-fitted capesize vessel from Singapore-based Goodwill Maritime, as reported by Splash247. The transaction marks Goodwill Maritime's exit from the capesize segment.
Seatrade Maritime
OOCL has placed an order for twelve dual-fuel LNG container ships, each with a capacity of 13,600 TEU, to be constructed by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
