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Splash247
fleet March 9, 2026

KCC Secures Two-Year Charter for Cleanbu Vessel Bass

Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has secured a two-year charter for its Cleanbu vessel, Bass, according to Splash247. The Oslo-listed company aims to capitalize on favorable conditions in the product tanker market by fixing the 2021-built Bass to a leading global energy player.

Bass (tanker)
Splash247
fleet March 9, 2026

Pelagic Credit Acquires Nautical Singapore for Fleet Expansion

Pelagic Credit, part of Pelagic Partners, has expanded its fleet by acquiring the offshore support vessel Nautical Singapore for $24.8 million, as reported by Splash247. The 2015-built vessel has been placed on a five-year bareboat charter with BCN Two, backed by logistics group Bertling.

Nautical Singapore (offshore support vessel)
gCaptain
operations March 9, 2026

USNS Mercy Navigates West Coast After Panama Canal Passage

The USNS Mercy, a U.S. Navy hospital ship, is currently sailing north along the West Coast of Mexico after completing a transit through the Panama Canal last week, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel's movement is tracked via the latest Automatic Identification System (AIS) data.

USNS Mercy (hospital)
Splash247
security March 9, 2026

Sweden Detains Russian Ship Caffa for Alleged Grain Theft

Swedish authorities have seized the cargo ship Caffa and detained a crewmember near Trelleborg, amid suspicions of the vessel being stateless and involved in transporting stolen Ukrainian grain, as reported by Splash247. The operation involved armed police boarding the ship from a helicopter and a high-speed boat.

Caffa (cargo) Trelleborg (SE)
Splash247
operations March 8, 2026

SFL Secures $170M Drilling Contract for Hercules in Canada

SFL Corporation, backed by John Fredriksen, has secured a $170 million contract for its semisubmersible rig, Hercules, as reported by Splash247. The contract, with a large multinational oil and gas company, will see the rig operating offshore Canada for a minimum of 400 days.

Hercules (semisubmersible rig)
Splash247
fleet March 6, 2026

Jinhui Sells Ultramax Bulker Jin Ping for $23.5M

Jinhui Shipping and Transportation, based in Hong Kong, has agreed to sell its 2014-built ultramax bulk carrier Jin Ping to Hongkong Yiming Shipping for $23.46 million, as reported by Splash247. The sale is part of Jinhui's ongoing fleet renewal strategy.

Jin Ping (bulk)
Splash247
security March 6, 2026

VLCC Day Rates Exceed $500,000 Amid Middle East Security Concerns

Splash247 reports that VLCC day rates have surged past half a million dollars as a US-led naval coalition warns that stationary vessels and ships on predictable routes are credible targets for sabotage in the Middle East. This advisory follows an incident where a tanker linked to the Stena-Sonangol suezmax pool was struck off the Iraqi coast.

Stena-Sonangol suezmax pool
Splash247
operations March 6, 2026

TGS Plans Seismic Surveys with Ramform Vanguard

TGS, a seismic data specialist listed in Oslo, has announced plans for the Ramform Vanguard to conduct a new acquisition campaign during the upcoming European summer season, as reported by Splash247. The campaign, starting in mid-March, includes an oil and gas site survey followed by two offshore wind contracts.

Ramform Vanguard (seismic)
gCaptain
accidents March 5, 2026

Explosion Disrupts Russian LNG Shadow Fleet in Mediterranean

An explosion in the Mediterranean has sunk the 'Arctic Metagaz', a vessel part of Russia's sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 export network, causing other tankers to halt or reroute, as reported by gCaptain. This incident raises concerns about the security of a crucial shipping corridor.

Arctic Metagaz (LNG tanker)
Splash247
fleet March 5, 2026

Exmar Reacquires VLGC Flanders Innovation

Exmar, based in Antwerp, has decided to repurchase the VLGC Flanders Innovation from its lessor, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, with a capacity of 88,000 cubic meters, was initially part of a sale-and-leaseback agreement established five years ago.

Flanders Innovation (VLGC)
Splash247
accidents March 5, 2026

Sanctioned Russian LNG Tanker Sinks in Mediterranean

The Russian LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, which was under sanctions, sank in the central Mediterranean following explosions and a fire, as reported by Splash247. The incident occurred approximately 130 nautical miles north of Sirte, with the cause of the explosions still under dispute according to Libyan port authorities and Moscow.

Arctic Metagaz (LNG)
Seatrade Maritime
accidents March 5, 2026

Tanker Explosion Off Kuwait Leads to Oil Spill

A tanker anchored off Kuwait experienced a large explosion, resulting in an oil spill, as reported by Seatrade Maritime. The incident occurred amid a series of strikes or near misses involving five other ships, including an MSC container ship, within a 24-hour period.

MSC container ship (container) Kuwait (KW)
gCaptain
security March 4, 2026

Belgium Detains Russian Tanker Ethera with €10M Bail

Belgium has detained the Russian oil tanker Ethera, imposing a €10 million bail after uncovering 45 violations, including sailing under a false Guinean flag, as reported by gCaptain. The vessel is part of Russia's shadow fleet used to bypass Western sanctions on oil exports.

Ethera (tanker)
Splash247
market March 4, 2026

VLCC Rates Surge Amid Hormuz Tensions

VLCC and suezmax rates have soared to unprecedented levels due to a decline in tanker availability following an attack on Iran by the US and Israel, as reported by Splash247. Tankers International noted that Greek owner Minerva Marine's VLCC, Pantanassa, was fixed on subs to South Korea's GS Caltex at a record $436,000 a day.

Pantanassa (tanker)
Splash247
fleet March 3, 2026

Asso.subsea Commissions Second Trenching Support Vessel at China Merchants

Greek offshore contractor Asso.subsea has ordered a second next-generation trenching support vessel (TSV) named Andromeda from China Merchants Heavy Industry’s Shenzhen yard, as reported by Splash247. This vessel will join its sister ship, Avra, which was ordered in September 2025 for delivery at the end of 2027.

Andromeda (trenching support vessel) Avra (trenching support vessel)
gCaptain
security March 2, 2026

Stena Imperative Hit in Bahrain, Worker Killed

The U.S.-flagged tanker 'Stena Imperative' was hit by projectiles while berthed at the Port of Bahrain, resulting in the death of a shipyard worker and injuries to two others, as reported by gCaptain. This incident marks a significant escalation in regional tensions.

Stena Imperative (tanker) Port of Bahrain (BH)
Splash247
fleet March 2, 2026

Navigator Holdings Secures $133.7M Loan for Newbuild Carriers

Navigator Holdings, as reported by Splash247, has secured a $133.7 million loan to finance two liquefied ethylene gas carriers currently under construction in China. The financing agreement was signed by subsidiaries Navigator Parsec and Navigator Pleione with ABN AMRO Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, and Nordea Bank Abp.

Navigator Parsec (LPG carrier) Navigator Pleione (LPG carrier)
Splash247
security March 2, 2026

French and Belgian Forces Seize Russian Tanker Ethera

The French navy and Belgian armed forces captured the Russian tanker Ethera, as reported by Splash247. The vessel, linked to Iranian figure Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, was intercepted en route to Russia and escorted to the port of Zeebrugge.

Ethera (product tanker) Zeebrugge (BE)
gCaptain
security February 27, 2026

Unidentified Drone Shot Down Near French Carrier in Malmo

An unidentified drone was shot down near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, which was docked in Malmo, Sweden. French Foreign Minister described the incident as a 'ridiculous provocation' if Russia was involved, as reported by gCaptain.

Charles de Gaulle (aircraft carrier) Malmo (SE)
gCaptain
operations February 27, 2026

Russian Tanker Sea Horse Diverts Amid U.S. Naval Blockade

The tanker Sea Horse, carrying 200,000 barrels of Russian gas oil, has diverted from Cuba and is now adrift in the North Atlantic, exacerbating Cuba's fuel crisis. This development comes as the Trump administration's naval blockade in the Caribbean deters shipments to the island, as reported by gCaptain.

Sea Horse (tanker)
gCaptain
security February 27, 2026

U.S. Seeks Permanent Seizure of Tanker Skipper and Oil Cargo

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to permanently seize the tanker Skipper and its cargo of Venezuelan crude oil, valued at approximately $150 million. This action is part of Washington's intensified efforts against oil shipments linked to Iran and Venezuela, as reported by gCaptain.

Skipper (tanker)
Splash247
fleet February 27, 2026

National Fortune Shipping Group Enters Capesize Market

National Fortune Shipping Group from China is making strides in the capesize sector by naming its first vessels NF Fortune and NF Future, as reported by Splash247. The company, incorporated on April 2, 2025, is signaling its growth ambitions with these initial moves.

NF Fortune (capesize) NF Future (capesize)
Splash247
fleet February 26, 2026

Ernst Russ Expands MPP Fleet with New Acquisitions

Ernst Russ, a Hamburg-based company, is enhancing its multipurpose fleet by acquiring two modern heavylift vessels, Ronnie and Charlie, as reported by Splash247. These 12,500 dwt MPPs will be chartered to dship Carriers for a period of seven years.

Ronnie (multipurpose) Charlie (multipurpose)
gCaptain
operations February 25, 2026

USNS Mercy's AIS Data Suggests Panama Canal Route

The hospital ship USNS Mercy is on a southbound course through the Gulf of Mexico, with AIS data indicating a likely destination of the Panama Canal, as reported by gCaptain. This course suggests the vessel is not heading towards Greenland, contrary to previous speculations.

USNS Mercy (hospital)
Splash247
fleet February 25, 2026

Eldorado Drilling Acquires Deep Value Driller for $300M

Eldorado Drilling has successfully acquired the drillship Deep Value Driller from Norwegian owner Deep Value Driller for $300 million, as reported by Splash247. This deal comes after Eldorado's last-minute higher bid surpassed a previous agreement with Italy's Saipem, which was set at approximately $272.5 million.

Deep Value Driller (drillship)
Splash247
technology February 25, 2026

Zhi Fei Achieves Milestone with Unmanned Operation at Qingdao

The smart feeder vessel Zhi Fei has successfully completed a fully autonomous operation at Qingdao port, marking a significant advancement in unmanned shipping technology. As reported by Splash247, the 300 teu, battery-electric Zhi Fei executed the entire process, including navigation and container handling, without human intervention.

Zhi Fei (container) Qingdao (CN)
gCaptain
market February 24, 2026

VLCC Charter Rates Surge as DHT Secures Lucrative Deal

DHT Holdings has secured a one-year time charter for the DHT Redwood at a rate of $105,000 per day, marking one of the highest publicly disclosed fixtures, as reported by gCaptain. This development highlights the recent surge in VLCC charter rates back into six-figure territory.

DHT Redwood (tanker)
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