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operations March 9, 2026

USNS Mercy Navigates West Coast After Panama Canal Passage

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.

USNS Mercy (hospital)

gCaptain

operations March 9, 2026

Greek Tanker Sails Through Strait of Hormuz with Signal Off

A Greek oil tanker carrying a million barrels of Saudi crude recently navigated through the Strait of Hormuz with its signal turned off, as reported by gCaptain. This marks one of the first significant tanker movements from the Persian Gulf since traffic through the strategic waterway nearly came to a standstill.

gCaptain

Splash247

operations March 9, 2026

Fugro Secures Contract for Irish Offshore Wind Farm Survey

Dutch surveyor Fugro has been awarded a contract by Oriel Windfarm to conduct a geotechnical site investigation for a 375MW offshore wind project off the coast of Louth County, as reported by Splash247. This project is set to be one of Ireland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farms.

Splash247

Offshore Energy

operations March 9, 2026

Lamprell and RTE International Partner on Offshore Projects

Lamprell, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in offshore wind foundations, is set to collaborate with RTE International on offshore transmission projects, as reported by Offshore Energy. This partnership aims to enhance the development of offshore energy infrastructure.

Offshore Energy

operations March 9, 2026

Borr Drilling Rigs in Middle East on Standby Amid Safety Concerns

Borr Drilling has announced that its rig fleet in the Middle East is on standby due to current regional conditions, ensuring the safety of employees and assets, as reported by Offshore Energy. The company, headquartered in Bermuda, is prepared to resume operations when circumstances allow.

Offshore Energy

operations March 9, 2026

Seatrium to Lead FSRU Conversion for Türkiye's Karpowership

Singapore’s Seatrium has been appointed to spearhead the conversion of a floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) under a new agreement with Türkiye’s Karpowership, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration marks a significant step in the FSRU conversion project.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

operations March 9, 2026

CMA CGM Achieves First Bio-Methanol Bunkering in Shanghai

CMA CGM has successfully completed its first bio-methanol bunkering operation in Shanghai, marking a significant step forward in low carbon marine fuel, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The bunkering was carried out by SIPG Energy on a container ship.

Shanghai (CN)

Seatrade Maritime

Offshore Energy

operations March 9, 2026

Viridien Begins 3D Seismic Survey Off Uruguay

France-based Viridien has started a multi-client 3D seismic survey offshore Uruguay, as reported by Offshore Energy. The survey aims to gather detailed geophysical data in the region.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

operations March 9, 2026

Legal Implications of Strait of Hormuz Crisis on Shipowners

Seatrade Maritime examines the legal challenges faced by shipowners with vessels stranded in the Gulf amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, questioning who bears the financial responsibility and whether charter performance can be refused due to risks to the vessel and crew.

Seatrade Maritime

Splash247

operations March 8, 2026

SFL Secures $170M Drilling Contract for Hercules in Canada

SFL Corporation, backed by John Fredriksen, has secured a $170 million contract for its semisubmersible rig, Hercules, as reported by Splash247. The contract, with a large multinational oil and gas company, will see the rig operating offshore Canada for a minimum of 400 days.

Hercules (semisubmersible rig)

Splash247