Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
gCaptain
Hapag-Lloyd has announced a $4.2 billion acquisition of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, a move that will strengthen its position among the top five global container carriers and expand its presence in the Transpacific market, as reported by gCaptain. This acquisition will also enhance Hapag-Lloyd's fleet with additional LNG-powered vessels.
gCaptain
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has initiated a recruitment drive for its Centers of Excellence program, aiming to train future maritime professionals, as reported by gCaptain. This initiative is part of a broader effort to bolster the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Splash247
Performance Shipping, a Nasdaq-listed Greek company, has finalized the sale of its oldest tanker, P Sophia, for $35.65 million, as reported by Splash247. This transaction follows a previous unsuccessful attempt related to an offshore conversion project. The delivery of the 2009-built aframax tanker is anticipated in mid-2026.
Splash247
Seanergy Maritime, a US-listed Greek company, has expanded its newbuilding program by signing contracts for two additional capesize-class vessels at Chinese shipyards, bringing its total investment in new tonnage to approximately $226 million, as reported by Splash247. The company, led by Stamatis Tsantanis, now has three large scrubber-fitted bulkers scheduled for delivery between 2027 and beyond.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Saipem, an Italian engineering company, has agreed to purchase the seventh-generation drillship, Deep Value Driller, from the Norwegian company Deep Value Driller for $272.5 million. This acquisition is part of Saipem's strategic expansion in the offshore drilling sector.
Offshore Energy
VARD has successfully delivered the seismic source vessel Sanco Sailor to Sanco Shipping, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel underwent conversion at VARD's facilities in Norway.
Splash247
Greek dry bulk company Almi Marine Management has re-entered the newbuilding market after a four-year hiatus, as reported by Splash247. The company, led by managing director Christos Hadjigeorgiou, has signed a contract with Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) in China for two 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers.
Splash247
Taylor Maritime, a London-listed dry bulk owner, has announced the sale of its 51st handysize vessel, as reported by Splash247. The company plans to release further transaction details upon completion, according to a stock exchange filing.
Seatrade Maritime
Precious Shipping is expanding its fleet by acquiring a 20-year-old MR product tanker, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks the company's entry into the product tanker market.
BigLift Shipping has ordered a new heavylift vessel, a sister ship to the Happy Star, from Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore, with delivery expected in June 2028, reports Splash247. The contract includes an option for a second ship, though pricing details have not been disclosed.
