Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
VARD has successfully delivered the seismic source vessel Sanco Sailor to Sanco Shipping, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel underwent conversion at VARD's facilities in Norway.
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Greek dry bulk company Almi Marine Management has re-entered the newbuilding market after a four-year hiatus, as reported by Splash247. The company, led by managing director Christos Hadjigeorgiou, has signed a contract with Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) in China for two 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers.
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Taylor Maritime, a London-listed dry bulk owner, has announced the sale of its 51st handysize vessel, as reported by Splash247. The company plans to release further transaction details upon completion, according to a stock exchange filing.
Seatrade Maritime
Precious Shipping is expanding its fleet by acquiring a 20-year-old MR product tanker, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This marks the company's entry into the product tanker market.
BigLift Shipping has ordered a new heavylift vessel, a sister ship to the Happy Star, from Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore, with delivery expected in June 2028, reports Splash247. The contract includes an option for a second ship, though pricing details have not been disclosed.
Seatrade Maritime
Hapag-Lloyd's acquisition of Zim, valued at $4 billion, aims to establish a 400-ship, 3 million TEU container line, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The deal is pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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SeaLead has appointed Cho Kit Wei as its new chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2026, as reported by Splash247. Cho, who has been with the Singapore-based liner operator since 2021, previously held senior roles at Simatech.
gCaptain
Hapag-Lloyd is in advanced negotiations to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, as reported by gCaptain. This acquisition would further consolidate Hapag-Lloyd's position among the world's largest ocean shipping companies.
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The 2002-built capesize bulker Beihai has been sold for demolition in Bangladesh, marking the first capesize recycling deal of the year, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, managed by Green Ocean Ship Management and flying the flag of St Kitts & Nevis, is noted as a rare vintage sale.
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The Jamaica-flagged LR1 tanker Diana, sanctioned by the US Treasury's OFAC in December, has been sold for recycling, as reported by Splash247. The 72,700 dwt vessel is currently anchored in the demolition zone at Alang.
