Latest maritime operations updates and reports
Offshore Energy
Petrobras has started a new revenue stream by offloading oil from its eighth FPSO unit, as reported by Offshore Energy. The FPSO is operational in the Santos Basin, located off the coast of Brazil.
Offshore Energy
T12 Engineering, based in Scotland, has successfully completed the assembly and shipment of a major 60-ton gravity-based subsea structure to Norway, marking one of its largest projects to date, as reported by Offshore Energy.
Splash247
Swedish engineering materials company Alleima has secured a SEK 995m ($105m) contract to supply subsea tubing for the Kutei North Hub project, one of Indonesia's largest offshore gas developments, as reported by Splash247. The contract was awarded by an unnamed subsea technology contractor for the project off the coast of East Kalimantan.
Splash247
Niklas Weidmann, managing director of Tilla, offers insights on reducing crew travel expenses in an article for Splash247. He highlights the challenges faced when vessel schedules change, such as the shift from Singapore on the 18th to the 22nd, leading to logistical errors. This advice is crucial for crew operators managing travel logistics from locations like Hamburg.
gCaptain
The Trump administration has announced a significant achievement in U.S. energy exports as Delfin Midstream has reached a final investment decision on the first phase of its offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility, as reported by gCaptain. This development marks a major milestone for the nation's energy sector.
gCaptain
Over the weekend, 16 oil tankers gathered off the coast of Oman to transfer millions of barrels of oil stranded in the Persian Gulf, as reported by gCaptain. This area was notably empty just a month ago.
gCaptain
A report by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence highlights that ports are not just passive victims of supply chain disruptions but are increasingly crucial in shaping outcomes, as reported by gCaptain. The study emphasizes the growing role of port efficiency in mitigating the impact of global shipping challenges.
gCaptain
Oil tanker traffic through Egypt's Suez Canal increased by nearly a third in April, boosting revenues to their highest since early 2024, as reported by gCaptain. This surge was driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a shift to the Red Sea route.
Offshore Energy
Gasum and Naftogaz Group have locked in multi-year liquefied natural gas capacity at Lithuania's LNG terminal, as reported by Offshore Energy. The terminal is operated by KN Energies.
Offshore Energy
Swedish company Alleima has received a nearly $105 million contract for subsea components for a major energy project in Indonesia, as reported by Offshore Energy. The project involves advanced stainless steels and special alloys.
