Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

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,…

On 22 Jun 2026, Hengli Heavy Industry delivered two oil tankers simultaneously: an 114,000-dwt LR2 named Pioneer Warrior for Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings and a 306,000-dwt VLCC called FRONT…

On 23 Jun 2026, JJ Shipping signed a contract with Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of four 1,900 TEU container ships in Shanghai. This agreement follows a previous contract signed in…

The Fregatte 126 naval project, Germany's most complex and costly maritime endeavor, appears to be nearing cancellation after numerous setbacks and significant delays. The 166-meter-long frigate has…

Italian shipping group Grimaldi has placed orders for 27 new ships valued at €2.5 billion, including two additional Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels. Some of these ships are currently under…

CMI Weihai Shipyard, part of China Merchants Group, hosted the naming ceremony for the PCC Kilimanjaro and PCC Patagonia this week. These vessels represent the final deliveries in their series and…

Japan has launched the Mizuumi Maru, the world's first commercial green hydrogen ship that produces its own fuel from seawater using onboard solar panels. Developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and…