Arabian Drilling to Resume Three Suspended Offshore Rigs
14, July 2026
Arabian Drilling has received notice to resume three offshore rigs suspended earlier in 2026, with full offshore fleet utilisation expected by year-end.
Blogs forJuly 14th, 2026
Halliburton Secures GranMorgu Drilling and Completions Contracts Offshore Suriname
14, July 2026
Halliburton has secured drilling and completions contracts for the GranMorgu deepwater development offshore Suriname, including digital workflows and local infrastructure investment.
Berg Propulsion Wins Six-Vessel Jiangsu Dajin Order for Carisbrooke
14, July 2026
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 Agrees to Acquire Berg Propulsion
14, July 2026
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.
Trump Proposes 20% Strait of Hormuz Cargo Charge
14, July 2026
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 Terminates Naga 3 Jack-Up Rig Sale
14, July 2026
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.
