Spanish shipyard Metalships & Docks S.A.U. is poised for a change in ownership as Grupo Rodman has requested authorization to transfer its shares to a newly established company linked to a US industrial group. This devel…
Synergy Marine Group has welcomed the 115,000 DWT-class aframax tanker PUSAKA JAYA into its fleet. Built in 2026 by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Hiroshima, the vessel features significant design improvements that increase c…
Taiwan-listed dry bulk owner Wisdom Marine has terminated its proposed acquisition of two 39,000-dwt bulk carriers from Japan’s Naikai Zosen after failing to reach an agreement. The project had been approved by Wisdom Ma…
Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has placed an order for four additional LNG carriers, each with a capacity of 175,000 cubic meters. The total value of the contract is approximately US$900 million (…
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has placed an order for six very large ore carriers (VLOCs) with a combined value of RMB 4.93 billion (approximately $727 million). These eco-design vessels, each with a deadweight …
The first of four 120-meter-long offshore energy support vessels (OESVs) being constructed in China for Norwegian offshore services provider Sea1 Offshore has been launched. This milestone marks a significant step in the…
Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has named its third 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, the YM Wayfinder, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization efforts. The vessel is part of Yang Ming's …
A naming ceremony for the M/T Green Liberty was held on 21 Jul 2026 at COSCO Yangzhou Shipyard. The vessel is the first of four newbuilding LR2 tankers for Aegean Shipping, marking a significant milestone for the company…
Bahri Line has placed an order for two firm LNG dual-fuel RoCon vessels with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, along with options for two additional ships. These new vessels will feature a combination of roll-on/roll-off…
Netherlands-based BigLift Shipping and South Korea's Chung Yang Shipping (CY Shipping) have taken delivery of the first vessel in a new series of heavy lift ships. The vessel, named CY Frontier, was constructed by Jing J…
Wärtsilä announced an all-time high order intake and an improved operating result for the first half of 2026. The company’s financial report for January to June 2026 highlights strong demand across its marine and energy …
Dajin Heavy Industry has secured an order from an unnamed Greek shipowner for three firm 211,000-dwt Newcastlemax bulk carriers, with an option for a fourth vessel. The contract is valued at approximately US$309 million,…