Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Japan has delivered a methanol dual-fuel container vessel, which is now ready for charter with Maersk. This marks a significant step in advancing sustainable shipping technologies.
Splash247
Thailand's Precious Shipping has entered the tanker sector by acquiring the MR tanker Florence for $11.1 million, as reported by Splash247. This marks the company's first move beyond its traditional dry bulk operations, with the purchase being made through its Singapore subsidiary, Precious Horizon.
Splash247
Halten Bulk, a Norwegian shortsea shipping company, has signed contracts with Jiangsu Soho Marine Heavy Industry for up to four 7,100 dwt self-discharging bulk carriers, as reported by Splash247. These vessels will feature the Norwegian Ship Design Company's NSD 105CC design and include rotor sails to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Seatrade Maritime
Wuhu Shipyard has received an order for four bulk carriers from India's JSW Group, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This order marks a continuation of the long-term relationship between the two companies.
Splash247
China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group plans to restart operations at the Wuhan Qingshan shipyard, aiming for a full revival by 2026, as reported by Splash247. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance China's shipbuilding capacity to levels seen before the global financial crisis.
gCaptain
LEGO is set to release a new collector’s set featuring Maersk’s methanol-powered flagship, Ane Maersk, according to gCaptain. The Maersk Dual-Fuel Container Vessel (40955) will be available from March 1, celebrating the world’s first dual-fuel containership.
Splash247
Maran Dry Management, part of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group, has contracted four capesize bulk carriers at Hengli Heavy Industry's Dalian yard, with potential for two additional ships, as reported by Splash247.
Seatrade Maritime
Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding has secured an order for six new container ships from Taiwanese company Wan Hai Lines, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks the second batch of newbuilds ordered by Wan Hai from the shipbuilder.
Splash247
Scorpio Tankers has expanded its order at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co to four LR2 product tankers, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed company confirmed the additional two scrubber-fitted ships are priced at $68.5 million each.
Offshore Energy
Yinson Production has marked a significant milestone with the launch of a floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit destined for an oil field off the coast of Vietnam, as reported by Offshore Energy. The unit is part of Yinson Holdings' ongoing efforts to expand its energy infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
