Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
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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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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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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.
Seatrade Maritime
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has achieved a record performance in 2025, with profits increasing by 28% as its orderbook exceeded $22 billion, according to Seatrade Maritime.
Offshore Energy
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.
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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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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.
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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.
Seatrade Maritime
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.
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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.
