Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Seatrade Maritime
The tanker Eagle Verona, part of the MISC group, was observed crossing the Strait of Hormuz on May 23, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This Singapore-flagged vessel is part of a significant transit through the strategic waterway.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime highlights the urgency for vessel owners to evacuate crews stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing stalemate at the Strait of Hormuz. With little hope for a resolution allowing safe passage, the situation calls for immediate action.
Offshore Energy
Subsea7 has secured a significant contract with Vår Energi for a gas export project in the Barents Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. This project is located off the coast of Norway.
Offshore Energy
BP and ExxonMobil are set to increase production at an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico with the introduction of a new subsea pump, as reported by Offshore Energy. The collaboration aims to boost output in the region.
Offshore Energy
Weatherford International has been contracted by Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Ltd., an ExxonMobil affiliate, for a deepwater integrated completions project off the coast of Nigeria, as reported by Offshore Energy. This assignment highlights ongoing developments in Nigerian waters.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that survey work has commenced at the Awel y Môr offshore wind farm following the UK Contract for Difference (CfD) award. This development marks a significant step forward for the project.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that three Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) have successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz, accompanied by new industry guidance for navigating the waterway. Additionally, the United States has charged container manufacturers, as highlighted in the maritime news roundup.
Offshore Energy
French geophysical services company Viridien has commenced a multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) survey in the Central North Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative marks a significant step in geophysical data acquisition in the region.
Splash247
The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has led to a significant increase in Panama Canal traffic, with the canal operating near its maximum capacity due to a surge in US energy exports to Asia, as reported by Splash247. BIMCO's analysis indicates an 8% year-on-year rise in average daily transits through the canal, reaching 38 vessels in 2026.
Seatrade Maritime
Ilya Espino de Marotta has been appointed as the first female administrator of the Panama Canal, marking a significant milestone for the key waterway. Her leadership will span a seven-year period, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
