Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Ventura Offshore has secured two contract extensions with Petrobras for a sixth-generation semi-submersible rig and a seventh-generation drillship, as reported by Offshore Energy. These extensions involve assets managed on behalf of Eldorado Drilling, backed by Norwegian investors.
Offshore Energy
Hafnia, a Singapore-based tanker owner, has ordered eight fuel-efficient product tankers from a South Korean shipyard, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move aligns with Hafnia's commitment to enhancing its fleet's environmental performance.
Splash247
Zhonggu Logistics is advancing its fleet expansion by commissioning 10 feeder containerships from Wuhan Qingshan Shipyard, as reported by Splash247. The Shanghai-listed company plans to invest up to $392 million in these 1,800 teu vessels, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2029.
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Erasmus Shipinvest Group, based in Athens, has expanded its container ship fleet by ordering two 1,800 teu feeder container vessels from CSSC Guangzhou Huangpu Wenchong, with options for two additional units, as reported by Splash247.
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BlackRock has acquired a 5.01% stake in Samsung Heavy Industries, signaling strong institutional confidence in the shipbuilding sector, as reported by Splash247. Samsung Heavy has secured $3.1 billion in orders this year across 16 vessels.
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Somalia has registered its first vessel under the national flag since 1991, marking a significant step toward reclaiming maritime sovereignty, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, named Guney, symbolizes a historic move for the country with the longest coastline in mainland Africa.
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Ventura Offshore has been awarded contract extensions for two rigs by Petrobras, as reported by Splash247. The SSV Victoria, built in 2009, received a 1,455-day firm extension, with a termination option available to Petrobras from the 910th day.
Offshore Energy
Constellation Oil Services has increased its contract backlog by $1.1 billion through extensions of drilling assignments for three rigs with Petrobras, as reported by Offshore Energy. This deal enhances Constellation's operations with Brazil's state-owned energy company.
Offshore Energy
A floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit has arrived at Modern American Recycling Services in Denmark for recycling, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks the end of the 27-year-old vessel's service.
Offshore Energy
Borr Drilling has secured new drilling assignments for its premium jack-up rigs across four continents, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, as reported by Offshore Energy. The Bermuda-based company continues to expand its global operations with these new contracts.
