Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
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Michael Behrendt, the long-serving chairman of Hapag-Lloyd's supervisory board, is stepping back for health reasons, as reported by Splash247. Behrendt, who previously served as CEO for 12 years, will transition to an ordinary board member role at the Hamburg-based company.
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Singapore-based OceanSTAR Elite has secured a long-term contract with Petronas Carigali for the lease, operation, and maintenance of an FPSO unit, according to Splash247. The contract, won through OceanSTAR Engineering Holding, includes a 15-year firm charter period with extension options, supporting the Sepat Integrated Redevelopment Project.
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Ernst Russ, a Hamburg-based company, is enhancing its multipurpose fleet by acquiring two modern heavylift vessels, Ronnie and Charlie, as reported by Splash247. These 12,500 dwt MPPs will be chartered to dship Carriers for a period of seven years.
Offshore Energy
Neptune Marine, a Dutch shipbuilder and designer, is preparing to launch the hull of a new multifunctional workboat, as reported by Offshore Energy. The launch is anticipated to take place soon.
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Hafnia, a major player in the product tanker market, has confirmed the sale of 10 older tankers as part of its fleet renewal strategy, as reported by Splash247. The BW Group-backed company has arranged for these vessels to be delivered to external buyers soon.
Seatrade Maritime
Top Ships is acquiring nine medium-range tankers from a Chinese shipyard, with time charters attached, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This acquisition marks a significant expansion for the tanker operator.
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Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) is consolidating its shipmanagement operations by establishing K Line Ship Management Holdings, which will start operations on April 1, as reported by Splash247. This move aims to enhance in-house technical management for the Tokyo-based company.
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Eldorado Drilling has successfully acquired the drillship Deep Value Driller from Norwegian owner Deep Value Driller for $300 million, as reported by Splash247. This deal comes after Eldorado's last-minute higher bid surpassed a previous agreement with Italy's Saipem, which was set at approximately $272.5 million.
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Eidesvik Offshore has obtained a contract extension from Aker BP for the platform supply vessel Viking Prince, as reported by Splash247. The 2012-built vessel will continue its service until the end of April, following an extension initially agreed upon last November.
Offshore Energy
Allseas has taken delivery of its new cargo barge, Braveheart, built by CIMC Changhong Shipyard, as reported by Offshore Energy. This addition is set to enhance Allseas' capabilities in offshore platform transport.
