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gCaptain
fleet February 6, 2026

USS John F. Kennedy Completes First Builder's Sea Trials

The future USS John F. Kennedy has successfully completed its first Builder’s Sea Trials, a significant step for the Navy’s second Ford-class aircraft carrier, as reported by gCaptain. This milestone moves the ship closer to delivery and integration into the fleet.

USS John F. Kennedy (aircraft carrier)
Splash247
fleet February 5, 2026

NYK and Ocean Yield Secure LNG Carrier Charters with Cheniere

Japan’s Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield have finalized long-term charter contracts for new LNG carriers with US-based Cheniere, as reported by Splash247. This agreement confirms earlier market speculation from December about the companies' plans for a series of LNG carriers.

Splash247
fleet February 5, 2026

United Overseas Group Expands into Dry Bulk with Norvic Acquisition

Peter Georgiopoulos and Leo Vrondissis's United Overseas Group is expanding its operations beyond tankers by acquiring Norvic Shipping's commercial platform and nine Japanese-built bulkers. Splash247 reports that the acquisition involves transferring the entire issued share capital of Norvic Shipping Europe, Norvic Shipping Middle East, and Norvic Shipping Ventures to United Overseas Trading.

Splash247
fleet February 5, 2026

Zhonggu Logistics Expands Fleet with New Boxship Order

Zhonggu Logistics has announced plans to expand its fleet by ordering two post-panamax boxships from China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, as reported by Splash247. The Shanghai-listed company confirmed the deal in a stock exchange filing, stating that it or its subsidiaries will sign a construction contract for two 6,000 teu vessels at Jinling’s Jiangsu yard.

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