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operations May 28, 2026

Christophe de Margerie Embarks on Rare May Voyage via Northern Sea Route

The icebreaking LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie is attempting an unusually early eastbound transit of Russia’s Northern Sea Route, as reported by gCaptain. This voyage follows the loading of liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project, highlighting favorable ice conditions and Moscow's efforts to maintain exports to Asia.

Christophe de Margerie (LNG carrier)

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations May 28, 2026

Boskalis Vessel Resumes North Sea Operations Post-Dry Dock

The construction support vessel BOKA Northern Ocean, built in 2012, has returned to work in the North Sea after completing a dry dock period in Spain, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel is part of Boskalis' fleet.

BOKA Northern Ocean (construction support)

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

operations May 27, 2026

Trump Dismisses Report on Hormuz Strait Deal with Oman

President Donald Trump has dismissed a report suggesting that Iran and Oman would manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that a potential agreement remains out of reach, as reported by gCaptain. This development highlights ongoing tensions and uncertainties in the region.

gCaptain

operations May 27, 2026

Port of Long Beach Offers $1 Million for Methanol Bunkering

The Port of Long Beach is incentivizing sustainable fuel use by offering a $1 million prize for the first ocean-going vessel to conduct a commercial-scale methanol bunkering operation, as reported by gCaptain. This initiative marks a significant step towards greener shipping practices at the Southern California gateway.

Port of Long Beach (US)

gCaptain

operations May 27, 2026

Adnoc Boosts LNG Exports to India via Hormuz

gCaptain reports that Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has successfully exported another shipment of liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz to India. This marks a continuation of increased energy flows through the strategic maritime passage.

gCaptain

Splash247

operations May 27, 2026

TVL Marine to Launch Hong Kong-Taiwan Container Service

Taiwanese logistics group TVL Marine is set to enter the container shipping sector next month, as reported by Splash247. The company plans to launch a new feeder service connecting Hong Kong and Keelung with a 1,000 teu vessel on a weekly loop.

Hong Kong (HK) Keelung (TW)

Splash247

Offshore Energy

operations May 26, 2026

Baker Hughes Extends Petrobras Contract for Brazilian Offshore Operations

Baker Hughes has extended its contract with Petrobras to expand integrated well construction operations in Brazil's pre-salt offshore oil and gas fields, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration aims to enhance oil and gas extraction in the region.

Offshore Energy

operations May 26, 2026

ABL Supports ExxonMobil's Major Australian Offshore Decommissioning

Offshore Energy reports that ABL, part of the ABL Group, has been contracted to assist Esso Australia Resources, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, in a significant offshore decommissioning project off Australia's coast. This initiative is noted as the largest of its kind in the country, involving the removal of multiple platforms and subsea infrastructure.

Offshore Energy

Splash247

operations May 26, 2026

Reach Subsea and Beacon Offshore Partner for Australian Projects

Norwegian subsea services company Reach Subsea has signed a memorandum of agreement with Beacon Offshore to form a strategic partnership for subsea projects in Australian waters, as reported by Splash247. The collaboration aims to market, tender for, and execute projects by leveraging Reach Subsea's engineering capabilities alongside Beacon's expertise.

Splash247

operations May 26, 2026

De Jong Shipping Invests in Belgian Inland Shipping Firm TransMatch

De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in Belgian inland shipping company TransMatch, marking its entry into the Belgian market, as reported by Splash247. This strategic investment aims to enhance De Jong's inland shipping operations and broaden its commercial presence.

Splash247