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SITC International Holdings Company Limited said SITC Shipowning exercised on January 30 the options for the construction of two 2,700 teu container vessels under the seventh shipbuilding contract and the …

Following the recent announcement from the President of the Republic of Panama Jose Raul Mulino regarding the Balboa (Pacific) and Cristobal (Atlantic) terminals, APM Terminals confirms its willingness to assume …

Today marks the official start of Wallenius Wilhelmsen operating the Gothenburg International Auto & RoRo Terminal (GIART), a milestone that lays the groundwork for developing a regional hub and enhancing …

“The Elefsis Shipyards are a true success story for Greek industry, shipbuilding and the economy of our country,” emphasized Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos, representing Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, …

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (009540.KS), the shipbuilding holding company of HD Hyundai (267250.KS), announced Wednesday that it has secured an order for one large liquefied natural gas (LNG) …

Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has extended the time …

Dorian LPG, a leading owner and operator of modern and ECO very large gas carriers, announced that its Board of Directors has declared an irregular cash dividend of $0.70 per …

DHT Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the DHT Bauhinia, built in 2007, for a price of $51.5 million. The vessel is expected to …

Panama’s president moved to assure the public on Friday that critical ports at both ends of the Panama Canal will continue to operate without interruption — a day after the …

Seadrill Limited announced Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda has exercised a one-year priced option for the ultra-deepwater drillship West Saturn. The exercised option adds $114 million to contract backlog and extends …

President Trump selected Laura DiBella, a former commerce secretary for the state of Florida, to lead the Federal Maritime Commission. DiBella takes over as leader of the commission as the …

MISC has ordered three liquefied natural gas carriers from Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua. Specifically, the deal is for three firm 174,000 cbm vessels, with options for three more. The vessels will …

Analysts at the Norwegian classification society DNV “see” large investments in new orders for tankers in the coming years. In an industry where Greek shipowners dominate the global market, owning …

Celestyal has announced two new Athens to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia sailings for their 2026 programme, sailing from Athens, Greece. Celestyal Journey will depart on November 14, and operate a seven-night …

Panama’s Supreme Court has annulled key port contracts held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, leaving the future ownership of some Panama Canal operations unclear and possibly upsetting …

Subsea7 announced the award to Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, of a substantial1 contract by OWP Gennaker, part of Skyborn Renewables, for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in Germany. …

Subsea7 today announced the award of a sizeable1 contract by Shell for the Kaikias Waterflood project. The Kaikias field is a deepwater development in the Mars-Ursa Basin, approximately 210 kilometres …

HD Hyundai Group Chairman Chung Kisun has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, as the South Korean shipbuilder iseeks to build a shipyard in …

Greece remains on the list of the world’s “elite” flag states, in terms of quality characteristics, for another year, confirming its stable position in the international shipping environment. According to …

Celebrity River Cruises announced a commitment for 10 new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. The announcement marks the start of construction, …

Royal Caribbean Group reported 2025 Earnings per Share of $15.61 and Adjusted EPS of $15.64. These results were better than the company’s guidance primarily due to more favorable revenue and …

International Seaways, Inc., one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products, announced that since the start of the year, it has …

By Nordea published the fourth-quarter and full-year financial report.

Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. announced that the Memorandum of Agreement announced on July 7, 2025 in respect of the acquisition of C/V A. Obelix, has been mutually terminated in accordance …

Celestyal has reported strong early success from its current Wave campaign, the ‘Unmissable Sale’, driving revenue growth and increased demand across key global markets. The offer includes savings of up …

Celestyal has completed the rollout of in-cabin guest experience tablets across all 630 cabins on Celestyal Journey, becoming the first cruise line to introduce SuitePad tablets across its stateroom accommodation. …

Shell SHEL.L and BP BP.L are seeking U.S. licenses to extract natural gas from fields in Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, the Caribbean country’s energy minister Roodal Moonilal said on …

Evergreen Marine has proceeded shipbuilding orders for 23 vessels with two Chinese shipyards worth up to approximately $1.5 billion. The contracts were approved by Evergreen directors this week. The larger …

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, and Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, announced an agreement …

Cadeler announced that it has signed a preferred supplier agreement (PSA) with an undisclosed client for the transportation and installation (T&I) of monopiles and transition pieces at a large offshore …

Mediterranean Shipping Co is returning to the mid-sized containership segment after years of focusing almost exclusively on mega-tonnage, with a fresh newbuilding deal in China. Market sources indicate the Geneva-based …

Stolt-Nielsen Limited reported unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended November 30, 2025. The Company reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $59.6 million with revenue of $680.6 …

Qatar Navigation Q.P.S.C. (“Milaha”) announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. Key financial highlights: – Operating revenues of QAR 3.33 billion for the year ended December …

Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd, the world’s second largest fleet owner by fleet size, on Tuesday signed a 15-year charter contract with state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) …

Hanwha Ocean, a global shipbuilding and submarine manufacturer, has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with Algoma Steel Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet …

China and Denmark have renewed an agreement on cooperating in green maritime technology and shipbuilding, China’s industry ministry said on Tuesday, reaffirming a long-term partnership in the sector. The renewal …

2026 is expected to be another year of strong fluctuations for the tanker market. History shows that it is difficult to predict the course of the tanker market, as markets …

The strategic planning for Greek ports and marinas is entering a crucial phase, with the Growthfund preparing to announce the contractor for the holistic study for the entire port portfolio …

The containership market has entered 2026 on a subdued note, with activity easing ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year on 17 February, following a December demand spike driven by …

Meriaura, a shipping company specialising in the sea transportation including complex and demanding special cargo, has signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard, for the construction of a new …

Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has today announced it has acquired an additional shareholding in Golden Stena Baycrest Tankers (GSB) from Bay Crest, becoming the majority shareholder in the …

China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International last week floated out the largest car carrier in the world. The massive vessel surpasses the 10,000 unit mark, becoming the largest built in China after …

Pyxis Tankers Inc., an international shipping company, announced key loan, shareholder and chartering updates. On December 17, 2025, we closed the refinancings of the existing secured loans with Alpha Bank …

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement by Golden Energy Offshore Services ASA on 12 December 2025 where the Company informed of its commitment to a near-term sale of …

Frontline plc announces that it has entered into one-year time charter-out agreements for seven of its VLCCs. The charters will commence during the period from late-January to April 2026 at …

Noble Corporation plc announced new contract awards for 9 rigs comprising approximately $1.3 billion of backlog, including a three-year contract for the harsh environment semisubmersible Noble GreatWhite, which will expand …

d’Amico International Shipping S.A., an international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, announces that its operating subsidiary d’Amico Tankers D.A.C., has signed a shipbuilding contract with Jiangsu …

European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top supplier legally binding, …

Stolt-Nielsen Limited, through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd., confirms it is in discussions with a strategic buyer, regarding the potential sale of up to 50% of its interest in Avenir …

CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has signed the order to construct four firm and two options for LNG carriers with European owner TMS Cardiff Gas, each with a capacity of 174,000 cu …