Viking Supply Ships CEO to Step Down in August 2026
5, May 2026
Viking Supply Ships CEO Trond Myklebust will step down on 1 August 2026 as the offshore vessel owner continues to strengthen its AHTS fleet.
Blogs forMay 5th, 2026
Damen Starts Dakar Shiprepair JV
5, May 2026
Damen and Senegal have formed a joint venture to operate Damen Shiprepair Dakar, supporting ship repair, maintenance and offshore energy clients in West Africa.
China Merchants Qingdao Expands Smart Yard
5, May 2026
China Merchants Qingdao Shipyard plans a $147 million smart workshop and Rushan base equipment expansion to raise shipbuilding capacity.
Nexans Names Cable Layer in Norway
5, May 2026
Nexans has named Nexans Electra at Ulstein Verft in Norway, with the cable laying vessel set to expand subsea installation capacity in 2026.
German Offshore Wind Seeks Policy Clarity
5, May 2026
Germany’s offshore wind sector is seeking clearer policy commitments, tender reform, port investment and stronger security rules for future growth.
Pirates Seize Tanker Near Yemen
5, May 2026
A tanker hijacking off Yemen signals renewed Somali piracy risks in the Gulf of Aden, where maritime security agencies have raised the threat level to severe.
Tug Network Team Names Felipe Gouvêa Executive Director
5, May 2026
Tug Network Team appoints Felipe Gouvêa as Executive Director to strengthen coordination, governance and service standards across 113 ports in 13 countries.
Eirin Adds New Gas Flow to Europe
5, May 2026
Equinor starts Eirin field production in the North Sea, adding gas supply to Europe through Gina Krog and Sleipner A infrastructure.
DOF Secures APAC Subsea Contract
5, May 2026
DOF Group ASA has secured a substantial APAC subsea commissioning support contract, with Skandi Inventor set for North Australian offshore operations from Q2 2027.
