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operations February 24, 2026

USNS Mercy Leaves Alabama Shipyard Amid Greenland Mission Uncertainty

The hospital ship USNS Mercy has departed Alabama Shipyard, navigating south through the Gulf of Mexico at approximately 10.5 knots, as reported by gCaptain. This marks the end of several months of drydock maintenance, though questions remain regarding its mission to Greenland.

USNS Mercy (hospital)

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gCaptain

operations February 24, 2026

Venezuela to Boost Oil Exports with Larger Cargoes to India

Venezuela is set to increase its oil exports using very large crude carriers (VLCCs) as part of a new supply deal with Washington, aiming to expedite shipments starting in March and enhance deliveries to India, as reported by gCaptain. This marks the first time VLCCs have been chartered from the country since the agreement began.

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Seatrade Maritime

operations February 24, 2026

Port of Hamburg Launches Dubai Office Amid Rising UAE Box Volumes

Seatrade Maritime reports that the Port of Hamburg has opened a representative office in Dubai as container volumes in the UAE are expected to increase by nearly 30% in 2025. This strategic move aims to strengthen ties and facilitate trade between Hamburg and the UAE.

Port of Hamburg (DE)

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Offshore Energy

operations February 24, 2026

Technip Energies, JGC, SHI to Advance Mozambique's Second FLNG Project

Technip Energies, JGC, and Samsung Heavy Industries have been selected to advance Mozambique's second floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) project, as reported by Offshore Energy. This partnership marks a significant step in the development of Mozambique's energy sector.

Offshore Energy

Offshore Energy

operations February 24, 2026

Saipem Secures Major Offshore Contract with Aramco

Italy's Saipem has landed a significant offshore contract with Aramco in Saudi Arabia, valued at approximately $500 million, as reported by Offshore Energy. This deal positions Saipem in one of the world's largest offshore oil fields.

Offshore Energy

Seatrade Maritime

operations February 24, 2026

CK Hutchison Ceases Panama Terminal Operations Amid Legal Dispute

CK Hutchison has halted operations at a Panama terminal, citing the takeover by APM Terminals and MSC as 'unlawful,' according to Seatrade Maritime. The company is currently consulting with legal advisors to address the situation.

Seatrade Maritime

gCaptain

operations February 23, 2026

Challenges of Deploying a U.S. Hospital Ship to Greenland

gCaptain reports that President Trump’s plan to send a U.S. hospital ship to Greenland faces significant environmental and logistical challenges due to Arctic sea ice conditions. The mission is deemed impractical during February or March when ice coverage is at its peak.

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Offshore Energy

operations February 23, 2026

Eco Wave Power's Pilot Project Triumphs in Sea Conditions Test

Eco Wave Power's wave energy project at Jaffa Port in Israel has successfully passed real-world sea conditions tests, demonstrating its robust energy generation capabilities, as reported by Offshore Energy.

Jaffa Port (IL)

Offshore Energy

Offshore Energy

operations February 23, 2026

Boskalis Completes 150 km of Baltica 2 Cable Routes

Boskalis has successfully completed the preparation of 150 kilometers of inter-array cable routes for the Baltica 2 project, as reported by Offshore Energy. This development marks a significant step in the cable installation process.

Offshore Energy

gCaptain

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)

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