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fleet February 27, 2026

National Fortune Shipping Group Enters Capesize Market

National Fortune Shipping Group from China is making strides in the capesize sector by naming its first vessels NF Fortune and NF Future, as reported by Splash247. The company, incorporated on April 2, 2025, is signaling its growth ambitions with these initial moves.

NF Fortune (capesize) NF Future (capesize)

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fleet February 27, 2026

Capital Tankers Corp Expands Oslo IPO to $500M Amid High Demand

Capital Tankers Corp has increased its Oslo private placement to $500 million due to strong investor interest, as reported by Splash247. The tanker owner, supported by Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, saw its share sale oversubscribed multiple times, leading to an expansion of the primary offering ahead of its Euronext Growth Oslo listing next month.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 27, 2026

Hengli Heavy Industry Secures Order for Three Additional VLCCs

Hengli Heavy Industry has received an order for three more Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), bringing their total VLCC newbuildings to 38, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This development highlights the Chinese shipbuilder's growing influence in the VLCC market.

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fleet February 27, 2026

Hapag-Lloyd's Michael Behrendt Reduces Role Due to Health

Michael Behrendt, the long-serving chairman of Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board, is stepping back for health reasons, as reported by Splash247. Behrendt, who previously served as CEO for 12 years, will transition to an ordinary board member role at the Hamburg-based company.

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fleet February 27, 2026

OceanSTAR Elite Secures FPSO Contract with Petronas Carigali

Singapore-based OceanSTAR Elite has secured a long-term contract with Petronas Carigali for the lease, operation, and maintenance of an FPSO unit, according to Splash247. The contract, won through OceanSTAR Engineering Holding, includes a 15-year firm charter period with extension options, supporting the Sepat Integrated Redevelopment Project.

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fleet February 26, 2026

Ernst Russ Expands MPP Fleet with New Acquisitions

Ernst Russ, a Hamburg-based company, is enhancing its multipurpose fleet by acquiring two modern heavylift vessels, Ronnie and Charlie, as reported by Splash247. These 12,500 dwt MPPs will be chartered to dship Carriers for a period of seven years.

Ronnie (multipurpose) Charlie (multipurpose)

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Offshore Energy

fleet February 26, 2026

Neptune Marine to Launch Hull of New Dutch Workboat

Neptune Marine, a Dutch shipbuilder and designer, is preparing to launch the hull of a new multifunctional workboat, as reported by Offshore Energy. The launch is anticipated to take place soon.

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fleet February 26, 2026

Hafnia Sells 10 Older Tankers in Fleet Renewal Effort

Hafnia, a major player in the product tanker market, has confirmed the sale of 10 older tankers as part of its fleet renewal strategy, as reported by Splash247. The BW Group-backed company has arranged for these vessels to be delivered to external buyers soon.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 26, 2026

Top Ships Expands Fleet with Nine New MR Tankers

Top Ships is acquiring nine medium-range tankers from a Chinese shipyard, with time charters attached, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This acquisition marks a significant expansion for the tanker operator.

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fleet February 26, 2026

K Line Unifies Shipmanagement Under New Holding Company

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) is consolidating its shipmanagement operations by establishing K Line Ship Management Holdings, which will start operations on April 1, as reported by Splash247. This move aims to enhance in-house technical management for the Tokyo-based company.

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