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fleet March 2, 2026

Algoma to Acquire Six Ships and Canadian Units from Mainstay Maritime

America’s Mainstay Maritime is set to sell its Canadian operations and six vessels to Algoma Central Corporation, as reported by Splash247. The transaction includes Lower Lakes Towing and ships such as Kaministiqua and Manitoulin, pending standard closing conditions.

Kaministiqua Manitoulin Robert S. Pierson Saginaw Michipicoten Valo

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fleet March 1, 2026

EPS Expands VLCC Fleet with Two New Hengli Builds

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) is increasing its presence in the VLCC sector by commissioning two additional newbuilds at Hengli Shipbuilding, as reported by Splash247. These vessels are part of a five-ship order for 306,000 dwt VLCCs, with deliveries planned for 2029 and 2030.

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fleet March 1, 2026

KMTC Secures Six New Feeder Containerships from HD Hyundai

Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has been identified as the buyer of six feeder containership newbuildings from HD Hyundai Group yards, as reported by Splash247. The contract, valued at KRW 372.4 billion ($258 million), was disclosed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering last week.

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fleet March 1, 2026

NYK and Ocean Yield Expand LNG Fleet to Eight Vessels

Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and Norway's Ocean Yield have expanded their LNG carrier series to eight ships by exercising options for four additional newbuildings, as reported by Splash247. These vessels will serve long-term charters with Cheniere Energy, with construction at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 27, 2026

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Reports Record Profits and Orderbook in 2025

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has achieved a record performance in 2025, with profits increasing by 28% as its orderbook exceeded $22 billion, according to Seatrade Maritime.

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

fleet February 27, 2026

Cheniere Energy Expands Vessel Charters with Ocean Yield and NYK

Cheniere Marketing International, a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, has exercised an option for additional newbuild vessel charters from Ocean Yield and NYK, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move underscores Cheniere's strategic expansion in the LNG sector.

Offshore Energy

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fleet February 27, 2026

Thun Tankers Orders Newbuilds for Restricted Waterways

Thun Tankers, based in Gothenburg and part of the Erik Thun Group, has commissioned two product carriers from Dutch yard Ferus Smit, as reported by Splash247. These vessels, designed for restricted waterways and smaller ports, will feature the new 'AccessMAX' design and are set for delivery in 2028 and 2029.

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fleet February 27, 2026

National Fortune Shipping Group Enters Capesize Market

National Fortune Shipping Group from China is making strides in the capesize sector by naming its first vessels NF Fortune and NF Future, as reported by Splash247. The company, incorporated on April 2, 2025, is signaling its growth ambitions with these initial moves.

NF Fortune (capesize) NF Future (capesize)

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fleet February 27, 2026

Capital Tankers Corp Expands Oslo IPO to $500M Amid High Demand

Capital Tankers Corp has increased its Oslo private placement to $500 million due to strong investor interest, as reported by Splash247. The tanker owner, supported by Capital Maritime & Trading Corp, saw its share sale oversubscribed multiple times, leading to an expansion of the primary offering ahead of its Euronext Growth Oslo listing next month.

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Seatrade Maritime

fleet February 27, 2026

Hengli Heavy Industry Secures Order for Three Additional VLCCs

Hengli Heavy Industry has received an order for three more Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), bringing their total VLCC newbuildings to 38, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This development highlights the Chinese shipbuilder's growing influence in the VLCC market.

Seatrade Maritime