BP will acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia’s Walvis Basin from Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas, becoming operator of PEL97, PEL99 and PEL100 subject to approvals.
CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured the installation and hook-up scope for the FLNG Hilli Episeyo and MKII in Argentina under a contract awarded by SESA, covering SSY mooring installation, offshore construction and multi-vessel operations.
Vineyard Wind has sued GE Vernova in Boston to stop the turbine supplier from terminating contracts tied to the 806 MW Vineyard Wind 1 project, as both sides dispute withheld payments, performance issues and liability linked to the blade failure.
TotalEnergies EP Congo has made a new hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license offshore Congo, where the MHNM-6 NFW well encountered about 160 m of hydrocarbons. The company plans to develop the find, alongside earlier Moho F discoveries, through a tie-back to existing Moho facilities.
Petra Energy has secured four work orders worth RM298 million from Petronas Carigali for Phase 2 of the Bintulu integrated facilities rejuvenation project, covering hook-up and commissioning services as well as procurement, engineering, construction, and commissioning work.
Borr Drilling said Arabia III has resumed work offshore Saudi Arabia, while Groa and Arabia II are due to restart in April 2026. The company also expects Odin to begin work next month and confirmed a new six-month award for Skald in Southeast Asia.
Dajin Heavy Industry’s deck carrier KING ONE completed its maiden voyage to Tees Port, delivering eight XXL monopiles for the Hornsea 3 offshore wind project.
AMSA has banned a bulk carrier from Australian waters until 4 October 2026 after an inspection in Newcastle revealed nearly seven months of unpaid crew wages, along with inadequate food supplies and no access to free drinking water, highlighting serious breaches of Maritime Labour Convention standards.
Seafarer morale declines sharply as Hormuz tensions escalate, with rising risks, supply disruptions, and restricted movement impacting crews.
