Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) announced the delivery of Puteri Kelantan, a newly built liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier for Petronas LNG Ltd. (PLL), on 24 Sep 2026. The vessel was…

Explora Journeys has entered into a letter of intent with Netherlands-based Den Breejen Shipyard for the construction of new luxury river cruise ships for the European market, marking the planned…

A Damen shipyard operation in Romania, now under bankruptcy proceedings, is scheduled to go to auction on 1 October 2026, according to industry newsletter DredgeWire. The auction represents an…

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has placed a new order worth approximately $1.35 billion with Zhoushan Changhong International for six 21,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel ultra-large container ships,…

Höegh Autoliners and China Merchants Group formally signed a contract on 22 Sep 2026 for six additional Aurora Class vessels, expanding the total Aurora Class programme to 18 ships. The new vessels…

Eastern Pacific Shipping has taken delivery of the Lilac Cove, a 93,000 m³ Very Large Ammonia Carrier, from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The vessel was delivered on 23 Sep 2026 and is the second of…

Stena Line has ordered two new hybrid E-Flexer ferries, scheduled to enter service in 2030 on the Gothenburg–Frederikshavn route. The vessels will be built at China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyard…

Synergy Marine Group and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue shipbuilding, repair and conversion projects in India. The agreement was signed by…

The new £26m Royal Daffodil ferry set out on its maiden voyage on 22 Sep 2026 following a naming ceremony celebrating the 800-year history of the Mersey Ferries. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve…

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) disclosed on 22 Sep 2026 a contract worth around US$491M for the construction of four container ships, naming an unnamed Oceania-based shipowner as…

Guohang Ocean Shipping has unveiled a newbuilding investment plan worth RMB 2.49 billion, covering six vessels and marking its formal entry into tanker shipping. Under the plan, the company will…

Clients of Sea Pioneer Shipping Corporation have signed contracts for the construction of six 115,000 DWT crude oil tankers at South Korea's SK Oceanplant Shipyard. The order was announced by Sea…