Latest maritime fleet updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Mermaid Subsea Services, based in Aberdeen, has extended its contract for a 93-meter subsea support vessel, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move underscores the company's commitment to maintaining robust subsea operations.
Offshore Energy
Pacific Basin Shipping, based in Hong Kong, has revised its fleet expansion strategy, opting for six Handysize vessels and four conventional Ultramax newbuilds, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company has also secured an option to acquire two dual-fuel Ultramax ships.
Splash247
Geneva-based Advantage Tankers has placed orders for two 307,000 dwt crude carriers with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co in China, as reported by Splash247. This move marks a departure from the company's previous reliance on South Korean shipyards.
Splash247
Japan's shipyards are experiencing a surge in orders, filling their drydocks through to the end of the decade, as reported by Splash247. This development comes as the country prepares for the Sea Japan exhibition in Tokyo, highlighting its position as the world's third-largest shipbuilding nation.
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Wah Kwong Maritime Transport, based in Hong Kong, has established a new standalone unit, Wah Kwong Bulk, to focus on its dry bulk activities, as reported by Splash247. This move aims to consolidate shipowning and operating functions, with a target of expanding to 60 ships.
Seatrade Maritime
Wah Kwong has launched Wah Kwong Bulk, focusing on Ultramaxes and Kamsarmaxes, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The Hong Kong shipowner aims to grow its bulk fleet through this dedicated arm.
gCaptain
Fincantieri has been awarded its first U.S. Navy contract for the Medium Landing Ship (LSM) program, a significant milestone as the Navy aims to expedite the development of a new class of vessels crucial for Marine Corps operations in challenging littoral zones, as reported by gCaptain.
Offshore Energy
Dubai-based BGN has secured a long-term charter for a liquefied natural gas carrier with an affiliate of Capital Clean Energy Carriers, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move is part of BGN's strategy to enhance its maritime operations by adding two LNG carriers to its fleet by 2027.
Offshore Energy
Four offshore energy support vessels (OESVs) being constructed in China for Norwegian offshore services are set to be equipped with lighting from Glamox this month, as reported by Offshore Energy. These vessels are part of Sea1's fleet development efforts.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that Capital Clean Energy Carriers (CCEC) has sold a 49% stake in its LNG carrier, Amore Mio I, to an affiliate of Dubai-based BGN Group. The Athens-based company has also secured long-term employment for the vessel.
