Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
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A new coalition, the USA Shipbuilding Coalition, has been formed by US labor groups and shipbuilding employers to advocate for the SHIPS for America Act, as reported by Splash247. This alliance aims to rejuvenate domestic ship construction through coordinated lobbying efforts in Washington.
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Yangzijiang Maritime has acquired eight very large crude carriers (VLCCs), as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The company also sold four medium-range tankers and has ordered scrubber-equipped VLCCs for delivery between 2028 and 2030.
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Offshore Energy reports that VARD has completed significant upgrades on DOF Group's subsea vessel, Skandi Minder, which was built in 2018. The refurbishment marks a major enhancement for the vessel, as noted by Offshore Energy.
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Brazil's Transpetro has ordered three new gas carriers from Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding in China, as part of its fleet renewal initiative under the Mar Aberto programme, reports Splash247. These 10,000 cu m semi-refrigerated carriers are designed to transport liquefied petroleum gas and related products.
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Rio Tinto has signed a long-term charter agreement with Japan's NS United Kaiun Kaisha for two methanol-capable dual-fuel newcastlemax bulkers, as reported by Splash247. The vessels, set for delivery from 2028, will enhance Rio Tinto's shipping flexibility for future operations.
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Scorpio Tankers, led by Emanuele Lauro, is selling six product tankers for approximately $300 million, as reported by Splash247. The New York-listed company is offloading three LR2s and three MR tankers, all built in 2014, to reshape its fleet and free up capital.
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Genco Shipping & Trading, a New York-listed dry bulk owner, is updating its fleet by acquiring a 2019 Imabari-built, 182,000 dwt capesize, expected for delivery in June 2026, as reported by Splash247. Concurrently, the company has sold two 2005-built supramaxes as part of its fleet reshaping strategy.
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Shishi Dingsheng Shipping, based in China, is expanding its operations by ordering two 114,000 dwt LR2 tankers, marking its first foray into the large product tanker segment, as reported by Splash247. The vessels will be constructed at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding, although the contract price remains undisclosed.
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Greek owner Lavinia Tankers, led by Panos Laskaridis, has expanded its crude tanker fleet by securing a fourth suezmax newbuilding at South Korea’s DH Shipbuilding, as reported by Splash247. This move follows their decision in March to confirm a third vessel at the same yard.
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is expanding its operations by establishing a dedicated ship repair and conversion arm, Jiangsu Yangzi Hongda Shipbuilding and Repair, as reported by Splash247. The Singapore-listed company aims to address the rising demand for retrofit and green upgrades with this new $100 million subsidiary.
