Topic
vessel construction
Logistics Jinhui Shipping Secures $70M in Leaseback Financing for Four Ultramax Newbuilds
Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has secured up to $70m in leaseback financing for four ultramax newbuildings across two deals, according to Splash247. The Oslo-listed owner is renewing its fleet with 63,500-64,500 dwt vessels and disposing of older supramax tonnage.
Logistics Wagenborg and Carisbrooke Team Up for Ice-Class Newbuilds in China
Wagenborg Shipping and Carisbrooke Shipping have formed a partnership for an ice-class multipurpose newbuilding programme in China. Up to ten 7,400 dwt ice-class 1A vessels will be built at Dajin Heavy Industries, with first deliveries scheduled from Q3 2027. Carisbrooke will handle technical and crew management, while Wagenborg takes commercial management and chartering, strengthening their Baltic and European shortsea positions.
Logistics SBM Offshore and Solstad Select CIMC Raffles for Newbuild DP2 Installation Vessel
SBM Offshore and Solstad Offshore have chosen CIMC Raffles' Haiyang base in Shandong, China, to build a multi-purpose deepwater installation vessel. The 132.6m DP2 vessel, equipped with a 500-tonne crane and methanol-ready design, is set for delivery in first half 2029. Solstad Shipping will manage the vessel, with SBM chartering it for its FPSO projects and third-party charters available.