Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Splash247
ADES, a Saudi oil and gas driller, has paused operations on several offshore rigs in the GCC due to regional tensions, as reported by Splash247. The company emphasized that these suspensions are temporary and prioritize the safety of their personnel and assets.
gCaptain
The ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict is significantly impacting global trade, leading to increased congestion at ports, as reported by gCaptain. The situation is expected to worsen before any improvement is seen.
Splash247
The International Energy Agency has described the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition as the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, according to Splash247. Since the conflict began on February 28, approximately 1,100 ships, valued at $30 billion, have been impacted.
Offshore Energy
SBM Offshore has been selected to conduct front end engineering and design (FEED) studies for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel for ExxonMobil Guyana's oil project, as reported by Offshore Energy. The project is located in the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana.
Offshore Energy
Equinor has commenced drilling at its $9 billion natural gas project off Brazil's coast using a Valaris-owned drillship, as reported by Offshore Energy. The project marks a significant step in Equinor's operations in the region.
Splash247
Etermar Energia has commenced the construction of the BayFloat prototype, a semi-submersible floating offshore wind platform, under Portugal's Recovery and Resilience Program, as reported by Splash247. The project began in early March at the Port of Setubal and aims for completion by July 2026.
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.
