Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Splash247
Splash247 reports that North Star has expanded its offshore wind fleet to 14 vessels by acquiring four service operation vessels (SOVs) from Edda Wind. This acquisition positions North Star as the world's largest offshore wind fleet owner.
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Euroseas, a Nasdaq-listed Greek company led by Aristides Pittas, is reportedly planning to order two 1,800 teu bangkokmax newbuilds from Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering in China, according to Splash247. The move highlights a growing trend among boxship operators to turn to Chinese yards for feeder tonnage.
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Norwind Offshore has expanded its fleet by acquiring six commissioning service operation vessels from Edda Wind, as reported by Splash247. This acquisition, completed in collaboration with Navigare Capital Partners, includes vessels either recently delivered or nearing delivery from the shipyard.
gCaptain
The U.S. Navy has granted a $283 million contract to HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding to commence lead yard support for the new FF(X) frigate program, as reported by gCaptain. This contract signifies a significant advancement in the Navy's frigate construction efforts.
gCaptain
Halifax Shipyard has launched the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship for the Canadian Coast Guard, marking a significant milestone in Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy, as reported by gCaptain. This event highlights the ongoing renewal efforts in the country's maritime capabilities.
gCaptain
A 29-year-old Iranian supertanker has reappeared at Kharg Island after years of inactivity, suggesting Tehran might be deploying retired vessels due to limited oil storage, as reported by gCaptain.
Offshore Energy
Noble Corporation has secured new drilling contracts and extensions for six of its floaters, with assignments in Brazil, Australia, Guyana, the U.S. Gulf, Ghana, and Malaysia, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development highlights the company's strategic expansion across multiple geographies.
Offshore Energy
Ulstein, the Norwegian shipbuilder, has held a naming ceremony for the new 155-meter-long cable-laying vessel Nexans Electra, as reported by Offshore Energy. The event featured three godmothers, marking a significant milestone for the vessel.
Seatrade Maritime
CMT has confirmed contracts for two new bulk carriers at Beihai Shipbuilding, following a letter of intent signed in the latter half of 2025, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. These agreements mark a significant step in CMT's fleet expansion strategy.
Splash247
Dee4 Capital Partners Fund II has acquired the 60,500 dwt ultramax vessel Only You, now renamed Dee4 Pine, for just under $29 million, as reported by Splash247. The 2017-built ship was purchased from Alpha Omega, marking Dee4's continued investment in Japanese-built tonnage.
