Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has sold one of its platform supply vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move is part of the Norwegian company's strategy to optimize its fleet.
Offshore Energy
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), a French containment specialist, has been contracted to design the tanks for six new liquefied natural gas carriers, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development highlights GTT's continued influence in the LNG sector.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Borr Drilling has secured new work assignments in Africa, Southeast Asia, and North America, resulting in 25 out of their 29 rigs being contracted or committed. The distribution includes six rigs in Southeast Asia, five in the Middle East and North Africa, five in West Africa, three in Europe, and six in the Americas.
Offshore Energy
CMA CGM Group has finalized a shipbuilding contract for six LNG-powered vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. Additionally, the company has launched a new research and development hub in India.
Splash247
Teekay Tankers has decided to exit the VLCC segment by selling its only supertanker, the Singapore Spirit, as reported by Splash247. This move aligns the company more closely with its focus on suezmax and aframax vessels.
Splash247
BB Energy has launched a new shipping unit called Blue Bolt Shipping, consolidating its global freight operations, as reported by Splash247. This rebranding of Turbo Asia marks a strategic move by the energy trader to enhance its shipping arm.
Splash247
Sinokor, led by Ga-Hyun Chung, now controls one in four compliant Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), as reported by Fearnleys. This follows the company's significant activity in the S&P and charter markets over recent months, according to Splash247.
Seatrade Maritime
Sinokor is poised to control 24% of the global VLCC spot trading fleet following a significant increase in acquisitions, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This development marks an unprecedented expansion in Sinokor's influence within the market, according to Signal Ocean.
gCaptain
CMA CGM has finalized contracts with Cochin Shipyard Limited for the construction of six LNG-powered containerships, as reported by gCaptain. Additionally, the company is launching a dedicated Research & Development hub in India to further strengthen its ties with the country.
gCaptain
Sallaum Lines has expanded its Ocean Class fleet with the delivery of two new LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers, as reported by gCaptain. This marks a significant step in the company's efforts to enhance its environmental sustainability.
