fleet News - VesselAPI

fleet April 2, 2026

Transocean Secures $1bn Contract Boost in Norway and Brazil

Transocean has bolstered its backlog by approximately $1 billion after securing a new contract in Norway and extending agreements for two drillships in Brazil, as reported by Splash247. The Transocean Barents, a harsh environment semisubmersible, has been contracted by Vår Energi for a 1,095-day deal at a dayrate of $450,000.

Transocean Barents (semisubmersible)

Splash247

Seatrade Maritime

fleet April 2, 2026

Venergy Maritime Expands Fleet with New Tanker Order in China

Venergy Maritime, a Greek shipowner, has placed an order for two tankers at Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move is part of Venergy Maritime's ongoing expansion of its newbuilding program in China across both tanker and container segments.

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

fleet April 2, 2026

Thompson Shipping Expands Dry Bulk Fleet with New Handysize Acquisition

Thompson Shipping Group, based in Australia, has enhanced its dry bulk fleet with the acquisition of a Japanese-built handysize vessel, as reported by Splash247. The 35,947 dwt ship will be renamed TSL Lusaha and integrated into Thompson Shipping Lines, although the purchase price and seller remain undisclosed.

TSL Lusaha (bulk)

Splash247

fleet April 2, 2026

JP Morgan Linked to New VLGC Deal at Samsung Heavy Industries

JP Morgan's shipping division is reportedly involved in a newbuilding deal in South Korea's very large gas carrier (VLGC) sector, as reported by Splash247. Samsung Heavy Industries announced a contract for two VLGCs valued at approximately $226 million, with deliveries scheduled through May 2029 for an unnamed Bermuda-based owner.

Splash247

fleet April 2, 2026

Ciner Group Orders Six Ultramax Bulk Carriers for $204m

Turkey's Ciner Group has placed an order for six ultramax bulk carriers at China's New Dayang Shipbuilding, as reported by Splash247. The 64,000 dwt vessels are priced at approximately $34 million each, with deliveries slated between late 2028 and early 2029.

Splash247

fleet April 2, 2026

Vellis Family Orders Two LR2 Tankers at Hyundai Philippines

The Delia group, backed by the Vellis family, has been linked to a new tanker order in Asia, as reported by Splash247. The order involves two 115,000 dwt product carriers at HD Hyundai's Philippines yard, priced around $76 million each, with deliveries scheduled for 2028.

Splash247

fleet April 2, 2026

Constellation Oil Services Secures $1.1bn Petrobras Contract Extensions

Brazilian offshore driller Constellation Oil Services has renegotiated contracts with Petrobras, adding nearly 10 years of extensions for the rigs Brava Star, Gold Star, and Alpha Star, as reported by Splash247. These amendments will bolster long-term fleet utilization and cash generation, resulting in approximately $1.1 billion of additional backlog.

Brava Star Gold Star Alpha Star

Splash247

fleet April 2, 2026

Borr Drilling Secures New Contracts for Four Rigs

Borr Drilling has announced new contracts for four of its rigs, including the Prospector 5, which has received a letter of award from BW Energy in Gabon, as reported by Splash247. The Prospector 5 will be engaged for a firm scope of four wells in West Africa.

Prospector 5 (jackup rig)

Splash247

Seatrade Maritime

fleet April 1, 2026

China Merchants Energy Shipping Invests $1.24 Billion in VLCCs

China Merchants Energy Shipping has placed an order for 10 very large crude carriers with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This substantial investment amounts to $1.24 billion, highlighting the company's expansion in the tanker sector.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

fleet April 1, 2026

Solstad Maritime Secures Contract Extension for Support Vessel

Solstad Maritime has secured a contract extension for its 2007-built construction support vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This extension comes ahead of the vessel's upcoming long-term deployment.

Offshore Energy