fleet News

Splash247

fleet February 25, 2026

Eldorado Drilling Acquires Deep Value Driller for $300M

Eldorado Drilling has successfully acquired the drillship Deep Value Driller from Norwegian owner Deep Value Driller for $300 million, as reported by Splash247. This deal comes after Eldorado's last-minute higher bid surpassed a previous agreement with Italy's Saipem, which was set at approximately $272.5 million.

Deep Value Driller (drillship)

Splash247

Splash247

fleet February 25, 2026

Eidesvik Offshore Secures Extension for Viking Prince from Aker BP

Eidesvik Offshore has obtained a contract extension from Aker BP for the platform supply vessel Viking Prince, as reported by Splash247. The 2012-built vessel will continue its service until the end of April, following an extension initially agreed upon last November.

Viking Prince (platform supply vessel)

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Offshore Energy

fleet February 25, 2026

Allseas Receives New Cargo Barge Braveheart for Offshore Transport

Allseas has taken delivery of its new cargo barge, Braveheart, built by CIMC Changhong Shipyard, as reported by Offshore Energy. This addition is set to enhance Allseas' capabilities in offshore platform transport.

Braveheart (cargo)

Offshore Energy

Splash247

fleet February 25, 2026

Capital Tankers Plans $345m Oslo Listing Backed by Crude Orderbook

Splash247 reports that Greece's Capital Tankers Corp, associated with Evangelos Marinakis, is planning to list in Oslo with an aim to raise approximately $345 million. The Athens-based company seeks to leverage a substantial crude tanker orderbook to support its share sale ambitions.

Splash247

Splash247

fleet February 25, 2026

Jeremy Nixon Steps Down as CEO of ONE, Till Ole Barrelet to Succeed

Jeremy Nixon, the CEO of Ocean Network Express (ONE) since its inception in 2018, will step down in July, with Till Ole Barrelet, formerly of Emirates Shipping Line, taking over, as reported by Splash247.

Splash247

Splash247

fleet February 25, 2026

RFOcean Secures Long-Term E-Methanol Deal with ETFuels

RFOcean has signed a binding agreement with ETFuels to purchase e-methanol at a fixed price starting in 2030, as reported by Splash247. The European shipowner has also ordered eight new methanol-ready chemical tankers, positioning itself among the top five owners of methanol-capable vessels globally.

Splash247

Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 24, 2026

Ageing Fleet Reduces Risks for Feeder Vessels in Red Sea

The ageing fleet profile is helping to mitigate risks for feeder vessels returning to the Red Sea, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. MPC Container Ships highlights that the limited trickle-down exposure benefits feeder tonnage in this region.

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

fleet February 24, 2026

Orkim Secures Six-Month Charter with Petronas Trading Arm

Orkim, a Malaysian tanker owner, has signed a six-month time charter contract with PETCO Trading Labuan Company, the trading arm of Petronas, as reported by Splash247. The contract, which begins at the end of February 2026, includes an option to extend for an additional six months.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

fleet February 24, 2026

N-Sea's New Cable Layer Arrives in Netherlands for Outfitting

Offshore Energy reports that the hull of a new dual-fuel cable installation and repair vessel for N-Sea Group has arrived in the Netherlands for its final outfitting. This marks a significant step in the vessel's preparation for operational deployment.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

fleet February 23, 2026

Austal Secures $2.8B Contract for Australian Landing Craft Fleet

Austal Limited has been awarded a USD $2.82 billion contract by the Commonwealth of Australia to construct eight 100-meter Landing Craft Heavy vessels, as reported by gCaptain. This deal represents one of the largest naval shipbuilding contracts in recent times.

gCaptain