Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

The keel-laying ceremony for RF LIV (Hull No. W2348), the eighth and final vessel in the 6,700 DWT series, was held on 18 June 2026 at Wuhu Shipyard, China. The event marked a significant milestone…

From October 2025 to June 2026, at least 52 newbuilding orders have been reported in the multipurpose, breakbulk, heavy-lift, and open-hatch vessel segments, with the potential pipeline exceeding 80…

Interasia Lines held the naming ceremony for its new 7,000 TEU containership, Interasia Ambition, on 18 Jun 2026 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Ms. Tammy Chan, Deputy Vice President of…

The steel-cutting ceremony for the second 18,600 cbm LNG MARK III bunkering vessel for IBAIZABAL LNG has taken place at Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding in Shanghai. This vessel is part of a 1+1 order…

Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) has delivered its third LNG carrier, Sea Creation, to China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES). The 175,000 cbm vessel features a GTT Mark III Flex containment…

A worker was killed at HD Hyundai Samho's shipyard in Yeongam, South Korea, on 22 June after a mooring line snapped during a vessel berthing operation. *image credit:businesskorea.co.kr* According to…

On 5 Jun 2026, Greek shipowner Venergy Maritime signed a contract with Hengli Heavy Industry for four 158,000 dwt Suezmax crude oil tankers. The deal includes an initial two vessels scheduled for…

A new shipyard proposed in Ponnani aims to enhance Kerala's shipbuilding capabilities and strengthen the state's maritime economy. The project is expected to create numerous jobs, supporting local…

On 20 Jun 2026, Vard Vung Tau successfully launched NB 983, a Crew Support Offshore Vessel (CSOV) for Rem Offshore. The vessel, built to the VARD 4 19 design, is intended to support construction,…