Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of ARCTIC TERN, the first vessel in its new Shaper Class series. The 228-metre dual-fuel, methanol-ready vessel has a car capacity of 9,350 units and will be…

On 10 Jul 2026, Sirius received delivery of Marinus, the first vessel in its 15K series, marking a significant advancement in the company's Pathway to Zero initiative. Marinus features a Kongsberg…

Several shipowners have recently expanded their feeder vessel fleets by placing new orders or converting options into firm contracts, according to Dynaliners. This trend underscores ongoing…

MSC-owned Global Car Carriers (GCC) has placed an order for 12 LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) at three Chinese shipyards. The order includes six 8,600-CEU vessels at China…

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has approved an order for 10 new vessels to be built at domestic shipyards, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2029. The order includes five…

HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd. has finalized a contract to build gas tankers with a carrying capacity of 90,000 DWT. The vessels will feature dual-fuel technology, aligning with industry trends toward…

Daito Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), has announced the construction of a 260 gross ton-class electric tugboat, EV Tugboat No. 2, scheduled for delivery between…

Tianhai Defense Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. announced on 10 Jul 2026 that it will provide guarantees for its wholly-owned subsidiary Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. The guarantees support…

China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd has placed an order for new tankers with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd (CSSC DSIC). The contract covers vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 114,000,…

Seaspan Corporation and A.P. Moller-Maersk have announced a $75 million vessel efficiency programme targeting 18 ships on long-term charter to Maersk. The initiative aims to reduce fuel consumption…

Polaris Shipping, South Korea's leading dry-bulk shipping company, has signed a contract with Hengli Heavy Industry (Dalian) for two firm plus two optional 210,000-DWT Newcastle-type bulk carriers.…

POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD has placed an order for 210,000 DWT bulk carriers with Hengli Heavy Industries (Dalian) Co. Ltd. The vessels, powered by conventional fuel, are scheduled for delivery…

Østensjø Rederi has signed a contract for a second tugboat in its newbuild program, a sister vessel to the NB C515. The new tug will be constructed at ASTILLEROS GONDAN, where the first vessel is…

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. has secured an order from Asyad Shipping Co for tankers with a deadweight of 49,999 DWT. The contract was finalized on 8 Jul 2026, with deliveries scheduled…

AAL Shipping has completed the delivery of 125,175 RT of wind turbine components in two sailings to Western Australia's King Rocks Wind Farm. The shipments were carried by AAL Antwerp and AAL…

Ernst Russ and joint venture partner Eimskip are progressing their project for two 2,280 TEU containership newbuildings. Felix Gärtner from Ernst Russ recently visited the Maritime Research Institute…

Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD to construct a third ultra-luxury cruise liner, scheduled for delivery in 2031. The vessel, measuring 207 meters in length and…

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (Geoje Shipyard) has received an order from JP Morgan Global Maritime for the construction of conventional fuel tankers with a deadweight of 158,000 DWT. The…

Wilson ECO VI has been delivered to Wilson by Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) in India, marking the completion of a series of six 3,800 dwt newbuildings. The Wilson ECO vessels are designed to…

On 26 Jun 2026, China Railway Baoji Bridge Group Co., Ltd. (CRBBG) began construction on a 73,000-dwt self-propelled deck carrier, marking its entry into the shipbuilding supply chain. The vessel,…

Bahri Logistics has signed a newbuild agreement with GRANDWELD SHIPYARDS for two advanced offshore service vessels to enhance its offshore capabilities. The vessels will be custom-built to support…

AYK Energy Ltd. has secured a contract to supply batteries for nine new ROPax vessels ordered by Grimaldi Group, marking one of the largest marine battery deals in European short-sea shipping. The…

AYK Energy Ltd. has secured a contract to supply 2,073 kWh OrionAN marine battery systems to nine next-generation RoPax vessels for Grimaldi Group, totaling 18,657 kWh of battery capacity. The…

Vard Vung Tau has delivered the third of four advanced hybrid Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) to Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG ahead of the contractual delivery date. The vessel is…

South Korea's largest cable layer vessel is currently being constructed in Türkiye, with delivery expected in 2028. The new vessel is designed to support high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and…

Yangfan Group Co., Ltd. and Yangzhou Guoyu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. signed a contract on 2 Jul 2026 to jointly build two 5,700 CEU eco-friendly intelligent Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs). The…

PAN OCEAN CO LTD has placed an order for new tankers with CMI Qingdao Shipyard. The vessels will have a deadweight tonnage of 319,000 and will be powered by conventional fuel with ammonia-ready…