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operations February 16, 2026

Mukran LNG Terminal Resumes Operations After Icebreaker Intervention

The Mukran LNG terminal off the Baltic coast of Germany has reopened following successful icebreaking operations by the vessel Neuwerk, as reported by gCaptain. The channel was cleared after weeks of disruption due to heavy sea ice in the bay off Mukran.

Neuwerk (multipurpose) Mukran (DE)

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations February 16, 2026

Chevron and Helleniq Energy Secure Offshore Exploration Leases in Greece

Chevron and Helleniq Energy have signed leases to explore four offshore blocks in Greece, as reported by Offshore Energy. The agreement involves Chevron's four Dutch subsidiaries partnering with Greece's Helleniq Energy.

Offshore Energy

operations February 16, 2026

NextGeo's New Vessel Heads to Middle East for Saipem Project

Next Geosolutions' newly acquired offshore subsea construction vessel is on its way to the Middle East to assist Saipem, as reported by Offshore Energy. The deployment marks a significant operational move for the company.

Offshore Energy

operations February 16, 2026

Dajin Heavy Industry's New Deck Carrier Begins Maiden Voyage

Dajin Heavy Industry has launched the first of four 40,000 DWT deck carriers, marking its maiden voyage, as reported by Offshore Energy. This vessel is designed to transport XXL offshore energy components.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

operations February 16, 2026

TotalEnergies Contracts Havila Herøy for Platform Supply Services

Havila Shipping has secured a 136-day contract with TotalEnergies for its platform supply vessel, Havila Herøy, as reported by Splash247. The agreement involves TotalEnergies's Norwegian division, according to an Oslo Børs filing.

Havila Herøy (platform supply)

Splash247

Offshore Energy

operations February 16, 2026

1990-built FPSO to Operate in Vietnam Until 2027

A joint venture between Malaysia's MISC Group and Vietnamese PetroVietnam Technical Services will continue to operate a 1990-built FPSO in Vietnam until the end of 2027, as reported by Offshore Energy. This extension underscores the ongoing collaboration between Malaysian and Vietnamese entities in the offshore energy sector.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

operations February 16, 2026

APM Terminals & Eurogate Invest $1.2bn in Bremerhaven Upgrade

APM Terminals and Eurogate are set to invest $1.2 billion in modernizing the Bremerhaven container terminal, aiming to achieve net zero emissions and increase capacity by 1 million TEU, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

Bremerhaven (DE)

Seatrade Maritime

operations February 16, 2026

CMA CGM and Midea Collaborate on Intelligent Logistics Innovation

CMA CGM and Midea have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore intelligent logistics solutions, aiming to enhance global supply chain efficiency, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.

Seatrade Maritime

operations February 16, 2026

Container Shipping Reliability Plummets in 2025

Seatrade Maritime reports a significant drop in container shipping schedule reliability in 2025, as highlighted by data from Beacon. This decline underscores the ongoing challenges faced by shippers and global supply chains.

Seatrade Maritime

operations February 13, 2026

Maersk's Suez Canal Strategy Faces Uncertainty

Seatrade Maritime reports that Maersk's strategy for transiting the Suez Canal has become unclear after the Maersk Detroit diverted to the Cape of Good Hope and another vessel turned off its tracking. This development raises questions about the company's operational decisions in the region.

Maersk Detroit (container)

Seatrade Maritime