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fleet June 16, 2026

World's Largest Bulk-to-Container Conversion Completed in China

Splash247 reports that the China Classification Society (CCS) has completed the inspection and certification of the world's largest bulk carrier-to-container ship conversion. The vessel, Kuang Chi Delta, underwent a six-month conversion at Zhoushan Xinya Shipbuilding & Repair.

Kuang Chi Delta (container)
Splash247
security June 15, 2026

UK Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel Operation

British forces have seized the Russian shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel, marking their first-ever operation of this kind, as reported by Splash247. The vessel was boarded during a six-hour operation, leading to the arrest of a seafarer suspected of sanctions offences.

Smyrtos (tanker)
Splash247
operations June 15, 2026

Trident Energy Secures Red Tiger for Equatorial Guinea Operations

UK-based Trident Energy has contracted the anchor-handling tug and supply vessel Red Tiger from GE Offshore Marine Services for a five-year term, as reported by Splash247. The vessel will support offshore operations in Bata, Equatorial Guinea.

Red Tiger (anchor-handling tug and supply)
Splash247
market June 15, 2026

Shearwater Secures $40M to Boost Liquidity Amid Debt Restructuring

Shearwater Geoservices, a Norwegian offshore seismic vessel operator, has secured a $40 million capital injection as part of a debt restructuring agreement, enhancing its liquidity and financial stability, according to Splash247. The deal includes equity capital injection and debt amendments, alongside the divestment of SW Baret, as reported by the source.

SW Baret
Splash247
accidents June 12, 2026

Fortescue Updates Fleet Procedures After FMG Nicola Incident

Fortescue's shipping division has revised its fleetwide engine management protocols following an incident where the bulk carrier FMG Nicola lost propulsion while departing Port Hedland, as reported by Splash247. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's final report highlighted an unexpected main engine shutdown during the vessel's departure from Australia's busiest iron ore export port.

FMG Nicola (bulk) Port Hedland (AU)
Splash247
gCaptain
security June 11, 2026

U.S. Forces Disable MT Jalveer in Gulf of Oman Operation

The tanker MT Jalveer was disabled by U.S. forces during a blockade enforcement operation in the Gulf of Oman, with all 20 Indian crew members safely evacuated to shore, as reported by gCaptain. This incident marks the third tanker disabled by U.S. forces this week, highlighting concerns about Indian seafarers.

MT Jalveer (tanker)
gCaptain
Splash247
technology June 10, 2026

PXGEO Partners with Equinor for Autonomous Subsea Trials

PXGEO has entered into a one-year agreement with Equinor to conduct autonomous inspection trials using the Saab Sabertooth, as reported by Splash247. This initiative aims to validate the Saab Sabertooth's underwater intervention drone technology for offshore inspection.

Saab Sabertooth (drone)
Splash247
Splash247
fleet June 10, 2026

Lohmann Exits Container Sector with Vessel Sale to Lila Global

German shipowner Hermann Lohmann Bereederung has sold its last two container vessels, Marina L and Theodor, to Dubai-based Lila Global, marking its exit from the container shipping sector, as reported by Alphaliner. This sale leaves Lohmann with a fleet focused solely on multipurpose tonnage, according to Splash247.

Marina L (container) Theodor (container)
Splash247
Splash247
fleet June 9, 2026

CM Energy Reveals New Meridian Class CSOV for Offshore Wind

Hong Kong-based CM Energy has introduced the Meridian Class CSOV, a cutting-edge construction and service operation vessel designed for the offshore wind sector, as reported by Splash247. The vessel adheres to North Sea standards, marking a significant advancement in maritime technology.

Meridian Class CSOV (construction and service operation)
Splash247
Splash247
fleet June 9, 2026

Keyfield Acquires AHTS Vessel for Fleet Expansion

Keyfield International has purchased a 2014-built anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel for $7.35 million to expand its offshore fleet, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, to be renamed Keyfield Joyful, previously operated in Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, and Bangladesh.

Keyfield Joyful (tug)
Splash247
gCaptain
operations June 9, 2026

Russia Reopens Arctic LNG Route with Early-Summer Transit

Russia has reactivated its eastern export corridor for liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project, as reported by gCaptain. The icebreaking LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie completed a rare early-summer voyage along the Northern Sea Route, marking the start of the 2026 navigation season to Asia.

Christophe de Margerie (LNG carrier)
gCaptain
Splash247
operations June 9, 2026

BP Secures Noble Semisub for UK Drilling Operations

Noble Corporation has secured a contract from BP for a three-well drilling campaign using the semisubmersible Noble GreatWhite offshore the UK, as reported by Splash247. The contract spans 150 to 210 days with a dayrate of $320,000 and includes a $5 million mobilisation fee.

Noble GreatWhite (semisubmersible)
Splash247
Splash247
operations June 8, 2026

Purus Power Secures Five-Year Charter for Dutch Offshore Wind Project

The OranjeWind project, a collaboration between RWE and TotalEnergies, has signed a five-year charter agreement with Purus for the operation of the CSOV Purus Power, as reported by Splash247. The vessel will be utilized for maintenance work at the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, with options for extension beyond the initial term.

Purus Power (CSOV)
Splash247
accidents June 6, 2026

Containership Golden Star 1 Sinks Near Batam

The Tanzania-flagged containership Golden Star 1 has sunk off the coast of Batam, Indonesia, after reportedly taking on water, as reported by Splash247. This incident has led to navigation warnings in one of the world's busiest shipping corridors.

Golden Star 1 (container)
Splash247
gCaptain
operations June 5, 2026

Sanctioned Russian LNG Carrier's Rare Arctic Voyage Captured

Satellite images have captured the Russian LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie making an unusual early-season transit along the Northern Sea Route, accompanied by the nuclear icebreaker Ural. This eastbound journey, as reported by gCaptain, is a rare occurrence at this time of year, having been attempted only twice before.

Christophe de Margerie (LNG carrier) Ural (nuclear icebreaker)
gCaptain
fleet June 5, 2026

SBM Offshore Sells 45% Stake in FSO Chalchi to NYK

SBM Offshore has agreed to sell a 45% stake in the FSO Chalchi to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), as reported by Splash247. Despite the sale, SBM Offshore will retain a 55% majority ownership in the special purpose companies related to the lease and operation of the vessel.

FSO Chalchi (fso)
Splash247
market June 3, 2026

Icon Energy Switches Panamax Charter to Fixed-Rate Deal

Greek bulker owner Icon Energy has converted its panamax vessel Alfa from an index-linked to a fixed-rate charter, as reported by Splash247. The 77,326 dwt bulker, built in Japan in 2006, is chartered to an international commodity trading conglomerate for an indefinite period.

Alfa (bulk)
Splash247
fleet June 3, 2026

Long-Delayed Containership Behram Box Finally Delivered

The containership Behram Box, whose construction was halted after the 2008 financial crisis, has been delivered and chartered to DP World-owned Unifeeder, as reported by Splash247. This marks the completion of one of Turkish shipbuilding's longest unfinished projects, according to Alphaliner.

Behram Box (container)
Splash247
gCaptain
security June 2, 2026

MSC Sariska V Containership Hit by Projectiles Off Iraq

The MSC Sariska V, a containership operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company, was struck by two projectiles while leaving Iraq's Port of Umm Qasr, as reported by gCaptain. This incident marks one of the most serious attacks on a commercial vessel in the region.

MSC Sariska V (container) Port of Umm Qasr (IQ)
gCaptain
operations June 2, 2026

North Sea Workers to Strike Over Pay Dispute with Bilfinger

Unite, the UK's largest offshore trade union, has announced a strike by its members employed by Bilfinger on North Sea assets operated by Ithaca Energy, as reported by Splash247. The industrial action, set for June, follows Bilfinger's refusal to extend a retention bonus to around 20 workers on the Alba FSU and its floating production facility (FPF1).

Alba FSU
Splash247
gCaptain
operations June 2, 2026

Iran Conflict Casts Shadows on Global Gas Trade

The Al Rayyan tanker, carrying liquefied natural gas, switched off its transponder while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by gCaptain. This action highlights the increasing risks in the global gas trade amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

Al Rayyan (tanker)
gCaptain
fleet June 1, 2026

SBM Offshore Secures Petrobras FPSO Contracts in Brazil

SBM Offshore has been awarded contracts by Petrobras for two FPSO projects in the Sergipe-Alagoas basin off Brazil, as reported by Splash247. The projects involve the design, construction, and operation of FPSOs SEAP-I and SEAP-II.

SEAP-I (FPSO) SEAP-II (FPSO)
Splash247
gCaptain
technology May 30, 2026

Saronic's Marauder: A Naval Drone Achievement

The Saronic Marauder, a Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) designed for the US Navy, is being recognized as a significant achievement, as reported by gCaptain. Despite its success, the article emphasizes the importance of accurately categorizing Saronic's work beyond traditional shipbuilding.

Saronic Marauder (unmanned surface vessel)
gCaptain
gCaptain
regulations May 29, 2026

COSCO Tanker Delivers Asphalt to Connecticut Amid Jones Act Waiver Debate

The American Maritime Partnership has intensified its criticism of the Trump administration's emergency Jones Act waiver, following the arrival of a Chinese-owned COSCO tanker in Connecticut carrying asphalt from Louisiana, as reported by gCaptain. This development has sparked further debate on the implications of such waivers for the U.S. maritime industry.

COSCO
gCaptain
gCaptain
accidents May 29, 2026

Porsche Triumphs in Legal Case Over Felicity Ace Fire

Porsche has emerged victorious in a legal dispute concerning the car carrier Felicity Ace, as a German court dismissed allegations that a Porsche Taycan battery was responsible for the fire, reports gCaptain. The cause of the fire that led to the loss of the vessel remains undetermined.

Felicity Ace (car carrier)
gCaptain
gCaptain
fleet May 29, 2026

Australia Selects ANL Kokoda for Strategic Fleet

Australia has chosen the ANL Kokoda as the inaugural vessel for its Strategic Fleet Pilot Program, a significant step in the Albanese government’s initiative to restore the nation's maritime sovereignty, as reported by gCaptain.

ANL Kokoda (container)
gCaptain
fleet May 29, 2026

Australia Unveils First Vessel of National Strategic Fleet

Australia has introduced the ANL Kokoda, a 1,740 teu containership, as the first vessel in its strategic fleet, according to Splash247. The federal government cited contracting issues and the Middle East conflict as reasons for delays in the program.

ANL Kokoda (container)
Splash247
gCaptain
accidents May 28, 2026

UK Court Upholds Liability Shield in Solong-Stena Collision Case

A London Admiralty Court judge has ruled that the owners of the containership Solong can limit their financial liability for the 2025 collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate, according to gCaptain. This decision has been closely monitored due to its implications for maritime liability laws.

Solong (container) Stena Immaculate (tanker)
gCaptain
gCaptain
operations May 28, 2026

Christophe de Margerie Embarks on Rare May Voyage via Northern Sea Route

The icebreaking LNG carrier Christophe de Margerie is attempting an unusually early eastbound transit of Russia’s Northern Sea Route, as reported by gCaptain. This voyage follows the loading of liquefied natural gas from the Arctic LNG 2 project, highlighting favorable ice conditions and Moscow's efforts to maintain exports to Asia.

Christophe de Margerie (LNG carrier)
gCaptain
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