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Every Vessel Hunter story on M&A: 9 stories, from 1 July 2026 to 25 September 2026. Newest: "Shell completes $840m sale of Na Kika and Coulomb interests to Talos and Ridgewood". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
Shell completes $840m sale of Na Kika and Coulomb interests to Talos and Ridgewood
Shell Offshore has completed the sale of its Na Kika platform and Coulomb field interests in the US Gulf to Talos Energy and a Ridgewood Energy affiliate for about $840m in cash.
2020 Bulkers signs binding deal to buy AHTS AS and build a fleet of 15 anchor handlers
Oslo-listed 2020 Bulkers has signed a binding agreement to acquire AHTS AS, valuing its ten anchor handlers at $264m, and launched a private placement of up to $175m.
Serica outbids Ratio for Pharos Energy in £145.7m deal
UK oil and gas company Serica Energy has struck a deal to acquire Pharos Energy for £145.7 million, outbidding a rival offer from Ratio Petroleum Energy.
Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45bn
Lockheed Martin has agreed to buy naval-defence specialist Ultra Maritime for $3.45bn, expanding its anti-submarine portfolio.
ABB to buy Norwegian marine automation specialist Høglund
ABB has agreed to acquire Norwegian marine automation specialist Høglund, whose control systems are installed on more than 600 vessels, for its Marine & Ports division.
Diana keeps pressure on Genco with tender extension
Diana Shipping has extended its hostile $27.34-per-share tender offer for Genco Shipping & Trading to July 18, prolonging a closely watched dry bulk takeover battle.
Eldorado finalises $257m acquisition of Vantage Drilling
Eldorado Drilling has completed its roughly $257m acquisition of offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling, combining their fleets into a five-rig platform spanning drillships and jackups.
AD Ports tightens grip on Global Feeder Shipping
AD Ports Group has raised its holding in Dubai-based Global Feeder Shipping to 81% after a $300m stake purchase, deepening its push into global feeder container shipping.
ADES acquires Saipem's Saudi drilling business in $285m deal
Saudi driller ADES has agreed to acquire Saipem's Saudi subsidiary and its five jackup rigs for $285m, expanding its fleet to 88 units and entering the Mexican market.
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