A hostile drone damaged a Kuwait Oil Company offshore drilling platform in Kuwaiti territorial waters, injuring one worker. Three northern border centres also sustained damage.
DOF has received a four-year AHTS award for Skandi Hera, including ROV services. The $100 million to $200 million contract is expected to begin between late 2026 and early 2027.
Harbour Energy has completed its $163 million acquisition of Waldorf’s UK subsidiaries, adding 20,000 boepd, 35 million boe of 2P reserves and interests in the Catcher and Kraken fields.
Arabian Drilling has received notice to resume three offshore rigs suspended earlier in 2026, with full offshore fleet utilisation expected by year-end.
Halliburton has secured drilling and completions contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, including digital workflows and local infrastructure investment.
Berg Propulsion will supply propulsion packages for six 7,000 dwt multipurpose dry cargo vessels being built by Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry for Carisbrooke Shipping.
Kongsberg Maritime has agreed to acquire Sweden’s Berg Propulsion, adding propulsion systems, around 4,000 installed vessels and broader coverage of commercial and naval markets.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20% charge on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz while announcing plans to reinstate a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian shipping.
Velesto has terminated the proposed sale of the Naga 3 jack-up rig to PT Indonesia Drilling Energy. The rig remains a Velesto asset after the agreement ended on 7 July 2026.
