Offshore vessel operator Topaz Energy and Marine, has announced it has secured charters for nine of its offshore support vessels, to Saipem, amounting to $20m.

Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry clinched an order to build five platform supply vessels (PSVs) for a Singapore-based shipowner.

Offshore marine logistics services firm Atlantic Navigation reported improved earnings in the second quarter on higher vessel charter rates and fleet utilisation.

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Singapore's Sembcorp Marine reported a lower net profit in the second quarter on lower contribution from rig building and ship conversion/offshore projects.

Singapore's Keppel FELS has bagged a contract to build a jack-up rig for $206m from Uruguay-based Parden Holding.

Njord Offshore has confirmed an option for two further crew transfer and service vessels, amounting to a total of eight vessels, from shipbuilder Strategic Marine.

Cosco Corporation has won contracts for four offshore vessels and one jack-up rig, with a total value over $265m.

The European Community of Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has demanded “concrete EU action” against piracy in West Africa, as well as an extension of the EU NavFor Atlanta mandate.

Seadrill has ordered a pair of new jack-up rigs, to be constructed at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore (DSIC) at a cost of $230m.