Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Norwegian offshore shipping company Solstad has signed two letters of intent for construction support vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. The identity of the clients remains undisclosed.
Offshore Energy
Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering (CIMC SOE), based in China, has secured orders for three new liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering vessels, as reported by Offshore Energy. This expansion marks a significant addition to the company's orderbook.
Offshore Energy
Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has received a new LPG dual-fuel very large gas carrier (VLGC) from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is chartered by TotalEnergies.
Offshore Energy
Kongsberg Maritime, based in Norway, has signed a contract to design and equip four methanol/ethanol-ready handy-size tankers for Transpetro, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in the advancement of environmentally friendly maritime technology.
Splash247
Mercuria is reportedly in discussions with CSSC’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp (DSIC) for the potential order of up to four very large crude carriers (VLCCs), each with a capacity of 306,000 dwt, as reported by Splash247. This move marks a return to Chinese shipyards for the Swiss commodity trading group.
Splash247
Indonesia is consolidating its state-owned shipbuilding sector under PT PAL Indonesia, as reported by Splash247. The move aims to enhance domestic shipbuilding by centralizing government-owned shipyards and streamlining procurement processes.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that the European Union is set to unveil a new policy next week aimed at boosting investment in the shipbuilding sector. This initiative is part of the EU's broader 'Made in EU' strategy to support European manufacturers.
Seatrade Maritime
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has opened a representative office in Qatar, enhancing its presence in the Middle East, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This move is part of CSSC's strategy to strengthen its foothold in a core market region.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that German engine builder Everllence has reached a milestone by securing its 2,000th contract for dual-fuel two-stroke engines. These engines, which are compatible with fuels such as methane, methanol, ethane, LPG, and ammonia, are part of a contract with Cosco.
Seatrade Maritime
Kongsberg has been awarded a contract to fully design four new tankers for Transpetro, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The Norwegian company will integrate a range of systems into the Brazilian-built vessels.
