Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Splash247
Thenamaris, led by Nikolas Martinos, has expanded its tanker newbuilding program with confirmed orders for two 50,000 dwt MR2 product tankers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, as reported by Splash247. This move is part of the company's active fleet renewal campaign.
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The global orderbook for very large crude carriers (VLCCs) has reached a record high, surpassing the previous peak seen in 2008, as reported by Splash247. Currently, 262 VLCCs are on order at shipyards worldwide, according to data from Clarksons Research.
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The containership orderbook has reached a post-2010 high of 39% of the fleet, as reported by Splash247. Linerlytica data indicates a total order backlog of 1,630 ships for 13.28 million TEU, with firm projects in both mid-size and larger segments expected to solidify before summer.
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Van Hui Shipping, based in Shanghai, has purchased the capesize vessel Ehime Queen from Nissen Kaiun for $57.5 million, as reported by Splash247. The 10-year-old, Imabari-built ship attracted several offers, indicating a strong market interest.
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Splash247 reports that Taiwanese owner Sincere Navigation has sold its second VLCC this year to Sinokor, leaving the company with just one VLCC. This transaction occurs amid a quiet period in tanker sales and purchase activity, as many industry players are engaged in networking at Posidonia.
gCaptain
Shipowners worldwide have placed a record number of orders for new oil supertankers, exceeding the previous peak seen in 2008, as reported by gCaptain. This surge in orders could potentially lead to an oversupply and a subsequent drop in rates.
Splash247
Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has expanded its ultramax newbuilding program by ordering two additional bulk carriers from China's New Dayang Shipbuilding, as reported by Splash247. The Oslo-listed, Hong Kong-based company contracted the 64,100 dwt vessels for a total of $68 million, according to stock exchange filings.
Seatrade Maritime
BGN has placed an order for two very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), bringing its total VLGC fleet to 19 vessels, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The new additions highlight BGN's ongoing fleet expansion strategy.
Splash247
CMA CGM has been linked to a new order for eight 6,000 TEU containerships at Hengli Heavy Industries in China, as reported by Splash247. This move further extends the Marseille-based carrier's industry-leading orderbook.
Heung-A Shipping from South Korea has contracted up to six stainless steel chemical tankers from Wuchang Shipbuilding in China, as reported by Splash247. The order includes three firm 26,000 dwt vessels with options for three additional ships, totaling approximately $280 million.
