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Norwegian maritime technology company Kongsberg Maritime has agreed to acquire Swedish propulsion specialist Berg Propulsion in a move aimed at expanding its marine propulsion portfolio and strengthening its position across a wider range of vessel segments.Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, although Kongsberg Maritime said the acquisition was priced at approximately the same enterprise value-to-EBITDA multiple as its own current market valuation.The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

ADNOC L&S Orders Four LNG Carriers, Takes Delivery of VLAC Newbuild

3 days ago

ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) has ordered four new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers from China’s Jiangnan Shipyard for about $900 million, expanding its LNG newbuild program to 18 vessels, while also taking delivery of the first of four very large ammonia carrier (VLAC) newbuilds.The four ships will each have a capacity of 175,000 cubic meters and are scheduled for delivery in 2029. They will be built at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai.The agreement was signed during a visit to the shipyard by ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. ADNOC L&S CEO Abdulkareem Al Masabi and Jiangnan Shipyard CEO Xiao Wenlin signed the contract.

Fincantieri Partners with Croatian Shipyards for MRC Corvettes Program

3 days ago

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed two memoranda of understanding with Croatian shipbuilding companies Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard in support of its participation in Croatia’s naval acquisition program for two Multi Role Corvettes.The agreements provide a framework for exploring cooperation in the design, engineering and construction of naval vessels in support of Fincantieri’s proposal for the MRC corvette program promoted by Croatia’s Ministry of Defense.The MoUs are aimed at combining Fincantieri’s shipbuilding expertise with the capabilities of the Croatian partners and increasing their participation in the project.

Methanol-Ready Arctic Tern PCTC Joins Wallenius Wilhelmsen Fleet

4 days ago

Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping and vehicle logistics group Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of Arctic Tern, the first dual-fuel methanol-ready vessel in its new Shaper Class series.Arctic Tern vessel offers greater cargo capacity and improved operational efficiency and will be deployed through EUKOR Car Carriers, the shipping line jointly owned by Hyundai Motor Group and Wallenius Wilhelmsen.Following delivery, the vessel will enter service between Asia and Europe almost immediately and is expected to complete its first methanol bunkering shortly afterwards.

Projectile-Hit Qatari LNG Tanker Awaits Rescue Off Oman

4 days ago

A Qatari LNG tanker remained stranded off Oman on Wednesday after a projectile strike sparked a fire in its engine room, though industry sources said the vessel's cargo appeared secure and the risk of an explosion was low for now.The attacks on the tankers prompted Washington to revoke a licence allowing Iran to sell oil and U.S. forces to strike Iranian targets overnight. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was "over", comments that triggered a 5% jump in global oil prices.The U.S. military also said two other tankers had been targeted by Iran in recent days.The head of the U.N.

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Kongsberg Maritime to Acquire Berg Propulsion

ADNOC L&S Orders Four LNG Carriers, Takes Delivery of VLAC Newbuild

Fincantieri Partners with Croatian Shipyards for MRC Corvettes Program

Methanol-Ready Arctic Tern PCTC Joins Wallenius Wilhelmsen Fleet

Projectile-Hit Qatari LNG Tanker Awaits Rescue Off Oman