General – Sale
Malaysia-based offshore support vessel (OSV) provider Nam Cheong has sold two vessels for $36.7 million, including its first newbuild sale in more than a decade.
[Read more…] about Nam Cheong sells two OSVs for $37M13 New vessels for Bourbon worth over $180 million
General – Fleet Strengthening
Bourbon announces a major strengthening of its fleet with the addition of 13 new offshore support vessels since the beginning of 2026, representing a value of over USD 180 million.
[Read more…] about 13 New vessels for Bourbon worth over $180 millionKeyfield signs shipbuilding contract with China’s Fujian group
General – Newbuilding
Malaysian offshore vessel owner Keyfield International has signed a contract with Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and Fujian Funing Shipbuilding for the construction of a new dynamic DP2 anchor handling tug supply vessel.
In a bourse filing, the offshore support vessel charterer said the US$18 million contract is for the construction of a 90-tonne diesel-electric dynamic positioning 2 (DP2) AHTS vessel — used to handle anchors and tow offshore oil and gas rigs — for China’s Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and its sister company, Fujian Funing Shipbuilding.
“The new DP2 AHTS is part of our strategy to allocate more resources and increase exposure to AHTS while maintaining our core strength in accommodation workboats as we expand our international charters,’’ said Keyfield.
The company noted that its existing AHTS fleet is largely committed to long-term charters. As such, the new vessel will expand its available capacity and allow Keyfield to pursue new tenders and spot charter opportunities without affecting existing commitments.
Viking Supply Ships acquires AHTS from Kistefos
General – AHTS
Viking Supply Ships entered into an agreement to acquire the anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel Maersk Maker from Kistefos on March 11.
[Read more…] about Viking Supply Ships acquires AHTS from KistefosHigh-grading DOF’s AHTS fleet through vessel transactions
General – AHTS Vessels
DOF Group ASA today entered into an agreement to purchase the very high-end AHTS vessels Aurora Saltfjord and Aurora Sandefjord.
[Read more…] about High-grading DOF’s AHTS fleet through vessel transactionsNew AHTS design launched in China
General – Newbuilding
Fujian South East Shipbuilding in China successfully launched its Z 4650 AHTS design.
[Read more…] about New AHTS design launched in ChinaAcquisition of anchor handling tug Sea Atlantic
General – Acquisition
Sea Energy and Renewables announced the acquisition of the anchor handling tug supply vessel Sea Atlantic.
[Read more…] about Acquisition of anchor handling tug Sea AtlanticOceanPact wins $90 million vessel contract with Petrobras
General – Charter Agreement
Brazilian shipping group OceanPact has signed a new contract worth more than 500 million reais ($90 million) with Petrobras for work offshore the South American nation.
[Read more…] about OceanPact wins $90 million vessel contract with PetrobrasSeven contract extensions for DOF
General – Contract Extension
DOF has secured seven contract extensions with Petrobras in Brazil, reinforcing its long-standing partnership and commitment to delivering safe and reliable offshore services.
[Read more…] about Seven contract extensions for DOFContract award for AHTS Normand Topazio
Fossil Energy – Anchor Handling
Solstad Offshore has been awarded a new contract by Petrobras for the anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) Normand Topazio.
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