A Reuters report says Carlyle is reviewing whether to pursue Lukoil’s foreign assets as the Russian oil producer approaches a U.S. sanctions deadline. The asset package spans multiple regions and has faced transaction hurdles due to sanctions.
BW Offshore is preparing to begin FEED in early 2026 for the Bay du Nord FPSO after completing pre-FEED work and entering a bridging phase aimed at maturing the technical and commercial basis of the project.
Ørsted has rolled out its Osonic monopile installation method for commercial use following trials at Gode Wind 3. The company formed a new collaboration with Luxcara, which plans to use the technique across its offshore wind projects in Germany.
TPAO’s 12,000-ft-rated drillship Dorado is traveling from Singapore to Türkiye, with arrival expected in early December 2025. The vessel follows sister rig Draco, which has already reached Türkiye, as Dorado prepares for expected 2026 work.
Samsung Heavy Industries has assigned a series of Suezmax-class crude carriers to HSG Sungdong Shipbuilding, marking its first full-vessel outsourcing arrangement with a domestic, non-affiliated shipyard while both companies progress long-term preparatory work.
EUNAVFOR secured an Iranian-flagged dhow tied to the HELLAS APHRODITE hijacking, gathering evidence and coordinating with international partners while addressing a series of pirate actions across the Western Indian Ocean.
The ro-ro vessel Finnwave lost propulsion after its crew extinguished an onboard engine fire south-east of Eastbourne. RNLI teams remained nearby as the ship anchored securely, while the coastguard maintained communication during repairs.
