MOL delivered LPG dual-fuel VLGC Energia Grandeur for a TotalEnergies subsidiary time charter, highlighting LPG-mode emissions cuts, a shaft generator, and key dimensions.
Chevron awarded Subsea7 a “substantial” Eastern Mediterranean subsea job covering installation of ~17,000 m of flowlines and umbilicals, with offshore work expected to start in Q1 2028.
ONGC issued a binding NOA to Vantage Drilling for the drillship Platinum Explorer: 3-year firm + 1-year option in India, estimated at $261M USD excl. MPD Services.
Sunda Energy draws £400,000 from a £1.5m CEO loan facility as it advances acquisition exclusivity talks and continues Chuditch-2 rig, permitting, and Sulu Sea seismic preparations.
The U.S. issued a MARAD advisory urging U.S.-flagged ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to keep clear of Iranian waters, keep AIS on, and follow incident procedures.
Finland has completed the concept design for a new icebreaker to replace Voima, with shipyard tenders next, construction planned for 2027, and readiness targeted for September 2029.
Samsung Heavy Industries canceled delivery of a crude tanker after the buyer missed the final installment and said vessel No. 2 delivery may change depending on the shipowner’s finances.
Korea has formed an international working group led by KR with government and major shipbuilders to develop IMO-facing safety and marine discharge standards for toxic ammonia effluent from ammonia-fueled ships.
All 16 crewmembers were rescued after Sealloyd Arc issued a distress call and sank off Phuket. Authorities are containing an oil slick, recovering floating containers, and planning salvage.
