Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
gCaptain
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.’s shipping division is set to order up to six new liquefied natural gas tankers, as reported by gCaptain. This move is part of the company's strategy to enhance its global gas trading capabilities.
Splash247
Jinhui Shipping and Transportation is enhancing its ultramax fleet by ordering two additional bulk carriers from New Dayang Shipbuilding in China, as reported by Splash247. The Oslo-listed company announced that its subsidiaries have signed contracts with Sumec Marine for these newbuilds.
Splash247
Transocean, a Swiss offshore drilling company, has announced new contracts for two semisubmersibles in Norway, adding $184 million to its backlog. As reported by Splash247, the Transocean Encourage, built in 2015, received a contract extension for seven wells, expected to conclude in January 2027.
Seatrade Maritime
Synergy Marine Group, based in Singapore, has secured the technical management of Yang Ming's first LNG dual fuel container ships, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks a significant step for the Taiwanese shipping line in advancing its fleet capabilities.
Splash247
Greek shipping companies Navios and Monte Nero have ordered new VLCCs in China, as reported by Splash247. Navios has contracted four 310,000 dwt crude carriers at Wuhu Shipyard for delivery in 2028, with prices estimated between $118m and $120m each.
Splash247
Tufton Assets, listed in London, has committed to purchasing two Japanese-built handysize bulkers for $33 million, reflecting its positive outlook on the dry bulk market, as reported by Splash247. The vessels are described as high-specification eco-design ships, acquired at approximately 85% of their depreciated replacement cost.
Splash247
Norwegian offshore contractor DOF Group has secured a new contract for its vessel Skandi Skansen in the North Sea, as reported by Splash247. The contract involves providing vessel and ROV services for 30 days. Additionally, DOF has obtained an extension for another vessel in Australia.
gCaptain
Danaos has reported strong fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, securing $4.3 billion in contracted revenue and expanding into LNG through a partnership with the Alaska LNG project, as reported by gCaptain. The company maintains robust charter coverage and high fleet utilization, ensuring earnings visibility through 2028.
Seatrade Maritime
Dynacom has ordered nine suezmax tankers from Hengli, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The total order includes ten suezmaxes valued between $700 million and $1 billion, with one order placed by an anonymous European owner.
Splash247
Dynacom Tankers Management, led by George Procopiou, is expanding its fleet with an order for nine suezmax newbuildings at Hengli Shipbuilding in China. As reported by Splash247, this order is part of a larger batch of ten 158,000 dwt crude carriers recently booked at the yard.
