Eidesvik Reach Agrees Sale of IMR Vessel Viking Reach
4, August 2026
Eidesvik Reach has agreed to sell the 85 m IMR vessel Viking Reach, while Reach Subsea will sell the vessel’s onboard WROV to the same undisclosed buyer.
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Chinese Shipyards Record 173% Surge in H1 2026 Newbuilding Orders
26, July 2026
Chinese shipbuilders recorded a 173% rise in newbuilding orders by tonnage in the first half of 2026, exceeding the previous full-year all-time record.
Wagenborg and Carisbrooke Plan Up to 10 New Ice-Class Vessels
2, July 2026
Under the partnership, Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd. will be responsible for technical management and crewing operations, while Royal Wagenborg will oversee commercial management and chartering activities.
Perdana Petroleum Orders Two AHTS Vessels for Fleet Renewal
4, June 2026
Perdana Petroleum will invest $33.94 million in two new 60-tonne bollard-pull AHTS vessels from Aulong Shipbuilding as part of its fleet rejuvenation programme.
G2 Ocean Adds Six Open Hatch Newbuilds
26, May 2026
G2 Ocean will add six 65,400 dwt open hatch gantry crane vessels from 2029, expanding its specialised fleet and cargo flexibility.
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.
Wärtsilä to Power Meriaura’s New Open-Deck Carrier
14, April 2026
Wärtsilä will supply engines, electric propulsion and thrusters for Meriaura’s 6,800 DWT open-deck carrier, supporting lower fuel consumption, stronger flexibility and reduced emissions.
Maersk Orders Eight 18,600-TEU Ships with Flexible Deployment
9, February 2026
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU vessels at New Times Shipbuilding, with delivery in 2029–2030 and dual-fuel engines for flexible deployment.
PCL Names PAC LEO, Part of Its 40,000 DWT Multi-Purpose Vessel Series
28, January 2026
Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), part of the Kuok Maritime Group, has named its next-generation 40,000 tonnes deadweight (DWT) multi-purpose vessel PAC LEO at PaxOcean Zhoushan Shipyard in Zhoushan, China. PAC
