fleet News - VesselAPI

fleet April 20, 2026

LD Armateurs Expands Offshore Fleet with New Acquisition

LD Armateurs is enhancing its offshore capabilities by acquiring the multipurpose support vessel Siddis Mariner from Norway's OH Meling, as reported by Splash247. The vessel will be renamed TVO Mariner and integrated into LD TravOcean's fleet, with delivery expected in summer 2026.

Siddis Mariner (multipurpose support) TVO Mariner (multipurpose support)

Splash247

fleet April 20, 2026

MOL Secures LNG Carrier Charter Deal with Inpex

Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has entered into a long-term charter agreement with Inpex Corporation for the LNG carrier Harmonic Breeze, as reported by Splash247. The deal involves MOL's subsidiary, MOL Encean, and Inpex Shipping for the 174,000 cu m vessel, which was built in 2026.

Harmonic Breeze (LNG carrier)

Splash247

fleet April 20, 2026

BGN Orders Four VLGCs from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

BGN has placed an order for four very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. The energy trader is expanding its LPG and LNG operations with these 90,000 cu m dual-fuel vessels, expected to be delivered in the second half of the year.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

fleet April 20, 2026

Dubai Firm Expands LPG Fleet with New VLGC Orders

BGN, a Dubai-based energy and commodities trading group, has placed an order for four new Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) to enhance its liquefied petroleum gas fleet, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move follows a recent LNG vessel deal by the company.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

fleet April 20, 2026

20-Year-Old VLCC Kasagisan Sold for $60.5 Million

The Japanese-controlled, India-flagged VLCC Kasagisan, built in 2006, has been sold for $60.5 million, highlighting strong vintage tanker values, as reported by Splash247. Though the buyer remains unidentified, brokers suggest interest from outside Korea.

Kasagisan (tanker)

Splash247

fleet April 20, 2026

Rio Tinto Sells Two Newcastlemax Vessels to Chinese Buyers

Rio Tinto's shipping division has sold two sister vessels, RTM Cartier and RTM Zheng, as reported by Splash247. The 205,000 dwt newcastlemax ships, built in 2012 at HHIC Philippines, were sold to Chinese buyers for a firm price.

RTM Cartier (bulk) RTM Zheng (bulk)

Splash247

Offshore Energy

fleet April 17, 2026

Astro Offshore Expands Fleet with New Multipurpose Support Vessel

As reported by Offshore Energy, Dubai-based Astro Offshore, part of the Adani Group, has expanded its fleet with a new multipurpose support vessel (MPSV), marking the largest vessel in the company's lineup. This addition is expected to enhance Astro Offshore's capabilities in the ultra-deepwater market.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

fleet April 17, 2026

Aygaz Expands VLGC Fleet with New Orders in South Korea

Aygaz, a Turkish LPG distributor, is enhancing its presence in the deepsea gas shipping sector by ordering two additional very large gas carriers (VLGCs) from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, each with a capacity of about 90,000 cubic meters, as reported by Splash247. These new orders are part of Aygaz's strategy to expand its VLGC program in South Korea.

Splash247

Seatrade Maritime

fleet April 17, 2026

Ernst Russ Expands into Tanker Market with Wuhu Shipyard Resales

Ernst Russ has made a strategic entry into the tanker sector by acquiring resales from Wuhu Shipyard, a move that aligns with its diversification strategy, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

Seatrade Maritime

fleet April 17, 2026

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Expands into Repair and Conversion Sector

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has expanded its business operations by entering the ship repair and conversion sector, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move marks a significant diversification for the Chinese shipbuilder.

Seatrade Maritime