Maritime News
Höegh Autoliners orders six more Aurora-class PCTCs
Höegh Autoliners has contracted China Merchants Group for six additional Aurora-class vessels, expanding its fleet renewal programme and further securing.
Offshore & Energy
Somali pirates free US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1
Authorities in Puntland, Somalia, report freeing a US-sanctioned oil tanker after a counter-piracy operation.
Newbuilds & Orders
New LNG Carrier Named in South Korea for Diamond Global Energy
NYK has named its new 174,000 cbm LNG carrier at Hyundai Samho, set to transport gas for the Cameron LNG project.
Regulation & Class
Trump Renewed Attacks on IMO Net-Zero Framework at UN
US President Donald Trump criticises IMO's proposed global carbon tax, warning of increased shipping costs and no 'global taxes' while in office.
LD Armateurs expands offshore support fleet with DP2 cable installation vessel
LD TravOcean, a subsea specialist of LD Armateurs, receives 88.3-metre DP2 vessel TVO Mariner for enhanced cable installation and offshore wind operations.
200,000 m³ LNG carriers seen as next step in fleet renewal
Lloyd’s Register identifies 200,000 m³ LNG carriers as viable for improved efficiency and terminal compatibility, offering potential benefits to owners.
Seafarer killed in attack on bulker in Strait of Hormuz
An Indian seafarer was among those killed when a bulk carrier struck by two torpedoes off Oman's Musandam peninsula.
TotalEnergies and AMNI greenlight Ima gas project to supply Nigeria LNG
French energy giant TotalEnergies, with Nigerian partner Amni, has taken the final investment decision (FID) for the development of the Ima gas field.
K Line Delivers Third LNG Carrier for Petronas
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has delivered the 174,000-cubic-metre LNG carrier Puteri Kelantan to Petronas LNG, completing a series of four newbuilds.
CLdN orders two 6,700-lane-metre dual-fuel Ro-Ro vessels from HD Hyundai
CLdN places order for two new LNG dual-fuel RoRo vessels with HD Hyundai, enhancing its shortsea fleet. Read details here.
CSL OWL launches methanol-capable subsea rock installation vessel
CSL OWL has launched the first of two new vessels for offshore wind projects, designed to support rock installation and equipped for methanol operation.
Nanjing Tanker orders four LR2 product tankers, boosts fleet size
China Merchants-controlled Nanjing Tanker launches tender for four additional LR2 product/crude carriers, tripling newbuilding exposure.
