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 system, a WinGD X-DF 2…
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 local reports, the a…
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 delivery in the fourth q…
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 employment and economic…
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, operation, and maintenan…
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 CLYDE for Seatankers.…
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 March 2026 for a simila…
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 encountered severe fi…
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 construction at Chine…
Yasa Shipping Industry & Trading AS has placed its first newbuilding order for four very large crude carriers (VLCCs) with JIANGSU NEW HANTONG SHIP HEAVY INDUSTRY. The vessels will each have a deadweight tonnage of 319,0…
Dorian LPG Ltd. has entered into an agreement with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. to build a 90,000 cbm very large gas carrier (VLGC) for delivery between January and July 2029. The dual-fuel Panamax vessel will f…
A series of multipurpose vessels (MPP) with a deadweight tonnage of 12,500 are planned for delivery between 2028 and 2029. These vessels will operate using conventional fuel types. The information was confirmed on 23 Jun…