Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Cosco Shipping Car Carriers has introduced a new service aimed at exporting automobiles from Southwestern China to Dubai and Saudi Arabia, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. This initiative targets automobile manufacturers in the region to facilitate their export operations.
Offshore Energy
Italy's Eni has marked the first LNG shipment from the second phase of its project off the coast of Congo, as reported by Offshore Energy. This milestone highlights the expansion of Eni's liquefied natural gas operations in Africa.
Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy reports that over 400 offshore workers employed by Bilfinger UK will strike for 48 hours next week, affecting operators such as BP, CNR, Ineos, Ithaca, and TAQA on the UK Continental Shelf. This industrial action stems from a dispute over pensions, impacting numerous offshore installations.
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Cadeler's Nexra has secured a significant operations and maintenance contract for two offshore wind farms in Taiwan, as reported by Splash247. The deal, valued over €20m ($23.7m), will commence in March 2026 and span 3-4 months.
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Belgian company Exmar has been chosen by Cedar LNG Partners to offer marine and operational services for their floating liquefied natural gas unit, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, named megúgu, is currently being constructed at Samsung Heavy Industries.
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PaxOcean has inaugurated a new S$200m shipyard at 5 Jalan Samulun in Singapore, as reported by Splash247. The facility, located in the Jurong Industrial Estate, includes two large graving docks and a floating dock, enhancing its capacity to support complex maritime and offshore projects.
Seatrade Maritime
Pax Ocean has inaugurated a new $157 million shipyard in Singapore, replacing a smaller facility, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The new yard is equipped to handle newbuilding, fabrication, conversion, and repair work.
Seatrade Maritime
Seatrade Maritime reports that shippers are facing confusion due to mixed signals from Maersk regarding its operations in the Red Sea, described as a 'bizarre week'. Meanwhile, MDS Transmodal has launched a new Suez Canal monitoring service to provide better insights for shippers.
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Norwegian offshore contractor DOF Group has been awarded a significant well intervention contract with Shell Offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, as reported by Splash247. The contract involves hydraulic subsea well intervention services and will be managed by DOF’s regional subsea team.
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Solstad Maritime has secured a new contract for its construction support vessel, Normand Navigator, as reported by Splash247. The agreement, signed with an international subsea contractor, will commence in the second quarter of 2026 and last for 450 days.
