Samsung's 15 Ship Boost for QatarEnergy
QatarEnergy is advancing its fleet expansion efforts with a freshly inked agreement to acquire 15 LNG carriers from Samsung Heavy Industries.
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Okeanis Reinvents Fleet Financing
Okeanis Eco Tankers has successfully carried out a number of refinancing operations for its fleet, aiming to enhance its financial framework.
Chubu, Shell, Eneco Acquire Dutch Wind Farm Stake
Dutch energy company Eneco has divested a 30% interest in its joint venture Ecowende, co-owned with Shell, to Japan's Chubu Electric Power.
$300M Transport Pact for Wallenius Wilhelmsen
The Norwegian transport specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has finalized a transport contract valued at approx $300 million, set to span 3 years.
Dayang's Ongoing Success: More Work Achieved with EnQuest
Dayang Enterprise, a Malaysian firm, has been awarded a contract extension by Enquest to deliver maintenance, construction & modification services
Neptune Lines Doubles Down on Dual-Fuel Car Carriers in China
Neptune Lines, owner and operator of Greek vehicle carriers, has increased the number of vessels at the Fujian Mawei shipyard in China.
End of an Era as Swire Phases Out Westwood Brand
Westwood Shipping Lines, known for its specialized vessel ops between the Pacific NW and NE Asia, has recently been rebranded as Swire Shipping.
Modern Tankers Join TEN's Growing Fleet
TEN, a Greek shipping company listed in New York, announced the purchase of five contemporary tankers, as reported by Splash earlier this month.
Concession to Develop New Philippine Box Terminal Won by ICTSI
A 25-year concession contract to develop and operate the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex in the Philippines has been won by the ICTSI.
Eastern Pacific Shipping Books More Car Carriers at Jinling
Eastern Pacific Shipping, based in Singapore, has returned to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard with a deal to build 2 new dual-fuel car carriers.
Japanese Partnership Plans to Reduce Emissions From Oil Imports
In order to design and build a low-carbon emission very large crude carrier (VLCC), four Japanese players have joined forces.
Saltchuk Ventures Launch 2nd Takeover Bid for OSG Privatization
Saltchuk has renewed its focus on Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) after withdrawing its pursuit of the Tampa-based company in September 2021.
Seadrill Gains $100 Million from Drillship Pair Contracts
Seadrill, an offshore drilling contractor, has recently secured two significant contracts totaling approximately $97.5 million for its drillships
DDW Offshore Ramps Up AHTS Projects in Australia
DDW Offshore, a Norwegian subsidiary of Akastor, has been awarded a nine-month contract extension for one of its AHTS vessels by Petrofac.
Panagiotidis: Twin Castor Bulk Carriers Added to Fleet
Castor Maritime, a Cyprus-based shipping company, has recently finalized the sale of two of its panamax bulk carriers from 2010.
IACS Rolls Out 2024 Blue Book for Maritime Professionals
The 2024 edition of the Blue Book has been disclosed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Jan De Nul Group to Supply Export Cables for Offshore Wind Farm
The Belgian offshore construction and dredging firm, Jan De Nul Group, has recently disclosed a substantial contract with Ørsted.
Hafnia and Mercuria Unite for Panamax Pool Initiative
Hafnia Panamax Pool, a new joint venture, has been announced by BW Group's product tanker, Hafnia, and the well-known commodity trader, Mercuria.
Vroon Expands Livestock Fleet After Buying Vessel From Tsuneishi
Dutch Shipping company Vroon has majorly strengthened its fleet with acquisition of a livestock carrier from Japan’s Tsuneishi Group.
Forensic Psychology Service Launches as Industry-first
A forensic psychology service aimed at supporting investigators in crimes at sea has been launched by Germany’s Mental Health Support Solutions.