Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Splash247
Mumbai-based Seven Islands Shipping is aggressively expanding its fleet by acquiring 11 MR tankers since early 2025, as reported by Splash247. This expansion aligns with India's increasing energy demand, positioning the company as a significant player in the product tanker market.
Splash247
Greek owner M/Maritime is expanding into the container shipping sector by ordering its first feeder boxships, as reported by Splash247. The company has contracted two 2,800 teu vessels from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with eco-friendly CON-GREEN designs, expected for delivery starting in early 2028.
Splash247
Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has extended the charters for two shuttle tankers for up to five years each, as reported by Splash247. This move strengthens TEN's position in the offshore loading segment with contracts continuing directly after the current ones.
Seatrade Maritime
Asyad Shipping Company is set to acquire a pair of second-hand Kamsarmax bulkers later this year for approximately $72.7 million, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The acquisition marks a significant expansion in Asyad's fleet.
Seatrade Maritime
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp has secured a significant order worth $1.31 billion for the construction of 12 new container ships, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This order marks a substantial boost for the shipyard's portfolio.
Offshore Energy
Helix Energy Solutions and Hornbeck Offshore Services have merged to create a leading integrated offshore services company, as reported by Offshore Energy. The merger combines the strengths of Texas-headquartered Helix and Louisiana-based Hornbeck.
Seatrade Maritime
Odfjell is set to acquire four new chemical tankers from Japan, investing $290 million as part of its fleet renewal strategy, Seatrade Maritime reports. This move is a significant step in modernizing their fleet.
Offshore Energy
Jan De Nul has named its new trenching support vessel Isambard Kingdom Brunel, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is named after the renowned 19th-century British engineer.
Seatrade Maritime
The US Shipbuilding Coalition has been established to support the reintroduction of the SHIPS for America Act in the House of Representatives, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative aims to revitalize the American shipbuilding industry.
Splash247
Oman's Asyad Shipping has announced its entry into the kamsarmax segment by acquiring two modern bulkers for $72.7 million, as reported by Splash247. The Muscat-listed company expects the delivery of these 85,000 dwt vessels in the fourth quarter.
