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LNG Bunker Vessel Fleet Set to Grow 60% as Orderbook Expands

LNG Bunker Vessel Fleet Set to Grow 60% as Orderbook Expands

The global LNG bunker vessel fleet is set to expand by more than 60 percent in under three years as the orderbook continues to strengthen. Industry foundation SEA-LNG reports the dedicated fleet has grown from nine vesse…

Fri Jul 17 202610 min
Cape Maritime Orders VLCC in Japan as Tanker Newbuilding Expands

Cape Maritime Orders VLCC in Japan as Tanker Newbuilding Expands

Greek owner Cape Maritime Corporation has firmed up an order for a very large crude carrier at Japan Marine United, expanding its presence in a segment experiencing record contracting activity. The 301,000-deadweight-ton…

Thu Jul 16 20268 min
Kongsberg Maritime to Acquire Swedish Propulsion Firm Berg Propulsion

Kongsberg Maritime to Acquire Swedish Propulsion Firm Berg Propulsion

Oslo-listed Kongsberg Maritime has agreed to acquire Swedish maritime propulsion company Berg Propulsion, bringing together two complementary businesses across the propulsion market. Berg Propulsion will operate as a sep…

Mon Jul 13 20264 min
ADNOC LS Orders Four LNG Carriers From Jiangnan in $900M Deal

ADNOC LS Orders Four LNG Carriers From Jiangnan in $900M Deal

Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics and Services has committed 900 million dollars to a quartet of LNG carriers at China's Jiangnan Shipyard, becoming the latest owner to turn to Chinese yards for gas tonnage. The four 175,0…

Fri Jul 10 20267 min
VLCC Newbuilding Orders Surge Tenfold Toward Record-Breaking Year

VLCC Newbuilding Orders Surge Tenfold Toward Record-Breaking Year

VLCC newbuilding orders are on course for a record year, with shipowners placing 183 orders in the first half of 2026 compared with just 18 in the same period last year. According to Veson Nautical, this represents by fa…

Wed Jul 08 20267 min
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