Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Excelerate Energy, based in Texas, has named its new floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, as reported by Offshore Energy. The ceremony marks a significant milestone for the U.S.-based LNG and power infrastructure company.
Seatrade Maritime
NYK has merged its shipowning, ship management, and maritime transport units for its dry bulk business, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and improve efficiency in the dry bulk sector.
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Norwegian company Solstad Maritime has secured a contract extension for its construction support vessel, Normand Energy, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, built in 2007, is currently under contract with Italian cabling firm Prysmian.
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Ningbo Ocean Shipping Co (NBOSCO) is expanding its containership fleet by investing in four new 1,900 teu vessels, with options for two additional units, as reported by Splash247. This investment is part of a broader plan amounting to CNY2.7bn ($390m), which also includes container acquisitions.
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Malta's Polidano Group has ordered two small cargo vessels from Damen Shipyards, as reported by Splash247. The construction-focused company is expanding its logistics capacity with the acquisition of two 3,850 dwt combi freighters, to be named Denise P and Julia P.
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Venergy Maritime, a Greek owner, is expanding its tanker fleet by firming up options for two additional MR product tankers at K Shipbuilding in South Korea, as reported by Splash247. This move increases Venergy's MR orderbook at the yard to a total of eight vessels, reflecting the company's rapid growth under Vyron Vasileiadis.
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South Korea's Pan Ocean has expanded its crude tanker fleet by ordering a new VLCC, as reported by Splash247. The Harim Group-controlled company announced it will invest approximately $121.8 million in the vessel, although the shipyard involved remains unnamed.
Offshore Energy
Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS), a Norwegian vessel owner and operator, has finalized the sale of a 2016-built Platform Supply Vessel (PSV), as reported by Offshore Energy. The transaction marks a significant move for the company in the maritime market.
Seatrade Maritime
The handover of the training ship State of Maine, constructed at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, highlights the United States' maritime ambitions, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This event signifies a key development in US maritime training capabilities.
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China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is expanding its crude tanker fleet by ordering 10 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co, as reported by Splash247. The order was placed through CMES's Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Associated Maritime Co.
