Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
gCaptain
Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group have entered into a contract to locally construct Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the Australian Defence Force, as reported by gCaptain. The agreement, signed on February 20, marks a significant collaboration between the two companies to support Australia's military capabilities.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Nanjing Tanker, a subsidiary of China Merchants Group, has ordered three stainless steel chemical tankers from Yangzhou Dingheng Shipyard. The Shanghai-listed company aims to expand its fleet through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nanjing Yangyang Chemical Transportation & Trading.
Splash247
Edda Wind is set to sell its entire fleet of service operation vessels (SOVs) and commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), including those under construction, as reported by Splash247. The fleet will be divided between two buyers, with UK-based North Star being one of them, according to a stock exchange filing from Wilh Wilhelmsen.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian vessel owner DOF Group has ordered four additional ROVs from the UK's Forum Energy, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move is part of DOF's ongoing fleet expansion strategy.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that European shipowner UECC has ordered two multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTCs from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. This development marks a significant step in UECC's commitment to sustainable shipping solutions.
Splash247
Hengli Heavy Industry has become a leading Chinese shipyard by order volume, as reported by Splash247. The northeastern yard, revitalized by Chen Jianhua in 2022, has been securing orders at an unprecedented rate, with a new order every three days throughout 2025.
Splash247
London-based Zodiac Maritime is expanding its crude carrier fleet with an order for five tankers, as reported by Splash247. The company, controlled by Eyal Ofer, has contracted four 319,000 dwt VLCCs at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for approximately $120 million each, with delivery expected in 2029.
Splash247
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its fleet by ordering two additional eco-friendly car carriers from China, Splash247 reports. The Oslo-based shortsea roro operator, co-owned by Wallenius Lines and Nippon Yusen Kaisha, has signed a contract for the vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing.
Offshore Energy
Leask Marine has taken delivery of a purpose-built Multi Cat vessel from the Dutch Damen Shipyards Group, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is specifically designed for the Scottish marine services company.
Seatrade Maritime
MISC Berhad has returned to Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for an order of up to four LNG carriers, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move increases MISC's LNG carrier orderbook with the shipyard to a potential total of 10 vessels.
