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operations February 22, 2026

Australian Frigate HMAS Toowoomba Navigates Taiwan Strait Amidst Chinese Surveillance

The Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba transited the Taiwan Strait during an Indo-Pacific deployment, drawing tracking efforts from China's PLA Navy, as reported by gCaptain. The passage highlights ongoing tensions, with Beijing asserting the waterway as territorial waters despite international law recognizing it as an international passage.

HMAS Toowoomba (frigate)

gCaptain

operations February 22, 2026

US to Send Hospital Ship to Greenland, Trump Announces

President Donald Trump announced via social media that the United States plans to deploy a hospital ship to Greenland to offer medical services, as reported by gCaptain. The announcement was accompanied by an illustration, highlighting the mission's significance.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations February 20, 2026

Tekmar Secures €4.7M Contract for Cable Protection

Tekmar Group, based in the UK, has secured a contract valued at over £4 million (approximately €4.68 million) for cable protection, as reported by Offshore Energy. The agreement highlights Tekmar's ongoing collaboration with a long-standing customer.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

operations February 20, 2026

P&I Clubs Face Rising Claims from Lithium Battery Fires

Seatrade Maritime reports that P&I Clubs are experiencing an increase in claims due to fires caused by lithium batteries. This issue is becoming a significant concern as the new policy year begins for marine mutual insurers.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

operations February 19, 2026

Denmark Detains Iran-Flagged Containership Over Registration Issues

Denmark's maritime authority has detained an Iran-flagged container vessel in its waters due to improper registration, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel was anchored in Denmark when the issue was identified.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations February 19, 2026

Shell Initiates Drilling with Stena Drillship in Egypt

Shell has commenced multi-well drilling operations off the Egyptian coast using a drillship from Stena Drilling, as reported by Offshore Energy. This collaboration marks a significant step in Shell's exploration activities in the region.

Offshore Energy

operations February 19, 2026

Reach Subsea to Launch Six-Month Survey for Shetland HVDC Link

Norwegian company Reach Subsea is set to begin a six-month offshore survey campaign next week for the second Shetland HVDC link, as reported by Offshore Energy. This initiative marks a significant step in the development of the high-voltage direct current connection.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

operations February 19, 2026

Russia Conducts First Triple LNG STS Transfers Amid Sanctions

Russia has successfully executed its first triple LNG ship-to-ship transfers in Arctic waters, showcasing advanced logistics capabilities despite ongoing Western sanctions, as reported by gCaptain. The operation involved simultaneous transfers from Yamal and Arctic LNG 2.

gCaptain

Offshore Energy

operations February 19, 2026

Subsea Trencher Arrives at Port of Blyth for Commissioning

Offshore Energy reports that the 'world's most powerful' subsea trencher has arrived at the Port of Blyth for fit-out and commissioning. The trencher is intended for Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT.

Port of Blyth (GB)

Offshore Energy

operations February 19, 2026

South African Port Deemed Suitable for Wave Energy Project

Eco Wave Power has completed a feasibility study confirming a South African port as suitable for a potential wave energy power station, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in harnessing renewable energy from ocean waves.

South African port (ZA)

Offshore Energy