Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
BW LNG has commenced operations with its second new LNG vessel for Equinor, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks the continuation of BW Group's collaboration with Norway's state-owned energy company.
Splash247
Monaco-based Scorpio Tankers has secured long-term charters for two LR2 vessels and agreed to sell three ships, enhancing its cash reserves by approximately $110 million, as reported by Splash247. The company has fixed the 2017-built STI Rambla for eight years at a rate of $30,500 per day.
Splash247
Costamare, a Greek containership tonnage provider, has expanded its newbuilding program by ordering four additional 3,100 teu vessels from a Chinese yard, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed company, led by Konstantinos Konstantakopoulos, plans to have these ships delivered by the fourth quarter of 2027.
Splash247
The Great Eastern Shipping of India is advancing its fleet renewal strategy by acquiring a 2014-built Japanese kamsarmax, as reported by Splash247. The Mumbai-listed company is enhancing its portfolio with this secondhand bulker, although specific details of the deal remain undisclosed.
Splash247
Estonian company Amisco is set to expand its fleet with an order for two multipurpose dry cargo vessels from Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry in China, as reported by Splash247. The Tallinn-based owner plans to take delivery of the 5,900 dwt ships in the first and second quarters of 2027.
Splash247
Exmar, based in Antwerp, has decided to repurchase the VLGC Flanders Innovation from its lessor, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, with a capacity of 88,000 cubic meters, was initially part of a sale-and-leaseback agreement established five years ago.
Offshore Energy
Brazilian offshore vessel owners OceanPact and CBO are merging to create a company with a fleet of 73 vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This strategic move aims to enhance their operational capabilities in the offshore sector.
Seatrade Maritime
China Merchants Nanjing Tanker has announced its plan to expand its fleet by investing in three new chemical tankers, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move marks a significant step in the company's growth strategy.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that the Japanese classification society ClassNK has granted General Design Approval (GDA) for a Japanese long-distance cable-laying vessel. This approval marks a significant step in the vessel's development process.
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.
