Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Splash247
Tug Network Team has expanded its operations into Europe by adding Hamburg-based Fairplay Towage, as reported by Splash247. This expansion increases the network's reach to 113 ports across 13 countries, with a combined fleet of over 200 tugs.
Offshore Energy
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, a subsidiary of Snam, has commenced small scale liquefied natural gas (SSLNG) operations at its floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) near Livorno, as reported by Offshore Energy. This marks a new chapter in Italy's LNG capabilities.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that container lines MSC and CMA CGM are offering complex shipping routes from Asia to the Middle East due to security threats in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf. These routes include inland multimodal legs to navigate the challenges.
gCaptain
The USNS Mercy, a U.S. Navy hospital ship, is currently sailing north along the West Coast of Mexico after completing a transit through the Panama Canal last week, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel's movement is tracked via the latest Automatic Identification System (AIS) data.
gCaptain
A Greek oil tanker carrying a million barrels of Saudi crude recently navigated through the Strait of Hormuz with its signal turned off, as reported by gCaptain. This marks one of the first significant tanker movements from the Persian Gulf since traffic through the strategic waterway nearly came to a standstill.
Splash247
Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a contract by Oriel Windfarm to conduct a geotechnical site investigation for a 375MW offshore wind project off the coast of Louth County, as reported by Splash247. This project is set to be one of Ireland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farms.
Offshore Energy
Lamprell, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in offshore wind foundations, is set to collaborate with RTE International on offshore transmission projects, as reported by Offshore Energy. This partnership aims to enhance the development of offshore energy infrastructure.
Offshore Energy
Borr Drilling has announced that its rig fleet in the Middle East is on standby due to current regional conditions, ensuring the safety of employees and assets, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company, headquartered in Bermuda, is prepared to resume operations when circumstances allow.
Offshore Energy
Singapore’s Seatrium has been appointed to spearhead the conversion of a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) under a new agreement with Türkiye’s Karpowership, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration marks a significant step in the FSRU conversion project.
Seatrade Maritime
CMA CGM has successfully completed its first bio-methanol bunkering operation in Shanghai, marking a significant step forward in low carbon marine fuel, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The bunkering was carried out by SIPG Energy on a container ship.
