Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Chevron Mediterranean Limited has contracted South Korea's Hanwha Ocean for module fabrication to enhance gas export capacity from a major natural gas field project off Israel's coast, as reported by Offshore Energy. This move is part of Chevron's broader strategy to boost its operations in the Mediterranean region.
Offshore Energy
Lamprell has been contracted by India's state-owned energy company to replace 285 kilometers of subsea pipeline, as reported by Offshore Energy. This project marks a significant undertaking for the offshore fabrication contractor.
Splash247
A new consortium involving Mitsui OSK Lines, Obayashi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Chiyoda will explore the commercial production and export logistics of green hydrogen from New Zealand to Japan, as reported by Splash247. Feasibility studies are set to begin in fiscal 2026, with imports expected in the early 2030s.
Seatrade Maritime
Pilbara Ports Authority is progressing with its plans to develop ammonia bunkering capabilities, leveraging the Yara Pilbara ammonia production plant, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative is part of the port's strategy to support alternative fuels in maritime operations.
gCaptain
An Iranian drone attack has forced Qatar to close its Ras Laffan LNG facility for the first time in 30 years, as reported by gCaptain. This shutdown threatens a fifth of the global LNG supply, causing European gas prices to surge by 50% while Qatar's Energy Minister Al-Kaabi seeks to reassure buyers and secure replacement cargoes.
gCaptain
BIMCO, the world's largest shipping association, suggests that U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to offer political risk insurance for vessels in the Persian Gulf could enhance confidence among operators, as reported by gCaptain. However, the association notes that naval escorts have limitations in fully securing the region.
Offshore Energy
CHC do Brazil, a division of CHC Helicopter, has been awarded a new contract to provide helicopter services for Equinor at a significant pre-salt field in the Santos Basin off Brazil's coast, as reported by Offshore Energy. This assignment highlights CHC's continued involvement in the offshore energy sector.
Offshore Energy
Hong Kong has successfully completed its inaugural LNG ship-to-ship bunkering operation for a very large crude carrier, as reported by Offshore Energy. This milestone was achieved by CNOOC (Shenzhen) International Marine Clean Energy and CLPe, marking a significant development in the region's maritime operations.
Offshore Energy
IKM Testing UK has been tasked with a new offshore assignment by Dana Petroleum for an FPSO unit in the UK sector of the North Sea, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration underscores Dana Petroleum's strategic operational initiatives.
Offshore Energy
Sabah Shell Petroleum Company has contracted Velesto Workover, a subsidiary of Velesto Energy, to support its deepwater operations off the coast of Sabah, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration highlights Shell's ongoing activities in the Malaysian region.
