Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Wellesley Petroleum has received approval from Norwegian authorities to drill an exploration well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, utilizing a semi-submersible rig managed by Odfjell Drilling, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Offshore Energy
Norwegian company TGS plans to deploy its seismic vessel for one oil and gas project and two offshore wind campaigns, as reported by Offshore Energy. The vessel's deployment aims to enhance data acquisition in these sectors.
Seatrade Maritime
ICTSI, the Philippines-based terminal operator, achieved over $1 billion in revenue in 2025, marking an 11% increase in global container volumes, as reported by Seatrade Maritime.
Splash247
Hanwha Ocean, a leading South Korean shipbuilder, has been selected by Chevron for the Leviathan platform expansion project, as reported by Splash247. This project, located offshore Israel, involves fabricating additional modules to boost production at the existing platform.
Splash247
Splash247 reports that UAE-based Lamprell has been contracted by ONGC to execute the PRP-IX pipeline replacement project off India's coast. The project involves replacing and laying approximately 285 km of subsea pipelines across ONGC's Western offshore fields, including Mumbai High.
Splash247
TGS, a seismic data specialist listed in Oslo, has announced plans for the Ramform Vanguard to conduct a new acquisition campaign during the upcoming European summer season, as reported by Splash247. The campaign, starting in mid-March, includes an oil and gas site survey followed by two offshore wind contracts.
gCaptain
Over 270,000 TEU are stranded as container carriers have halted cargo bookings to Arabian Container Ports, reports gCaptain. This suspension has left hundreds of thousands of containers in limbo, affecting the logistics chain significantly.
gCaptain
France has engaged Italy and Greece to coordinate efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean amid rising tensions over the war in Iran, as reported by gCaptain. This cooperation aims to ensure the safe transit of shipping through the Red Sea.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that approximately 20,000 seafarers are currently stranded in the Gulf region, as highlighted by IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez and ICS Chairman Emanuele Grimaldi. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by crew members in the area.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that Akrake Petroleum, a subsidiary of Lime Petroleum Holding, has successfully linked a mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) and a floating storage and offloading (FSO) asset at an oil field off the coast of Benin. This development marks a significant milestone in the revival of the African oil field.
