Wison New Energies has entered the very large crude carrier (VLCC) market with a contract from United Overseas Group Ltd. (UOG) to build up to 10 tankers. The deal includes six firm orders for 319,000-deadweight-ton vess…
BW LNG has ordered the world's first large LNG carriers featuring a three-tank configuration, breaking the four-tank standard used since the 1970s. The contract, confirmed on 15 May 2026 with HD Hyundai Samho, covers two…
Fairplay Towage Group has signed its first newbuilding contract with Sanmar A.S. during ITS 2026 in Gothenburg. The agreement covers the construction of one RAstar 3200SX and one RAmpage 4200 design tugboat for the compa…
WinGD has received the world’s first order for ethanol-fuelled main engines for ocean-going ships, supplying two 6X82DF-M/E engines for Shandong Shipping’s 325,000 DWT ore carriers. The vessels will be constructed by Bei…
Arriva Shipping has successfully launched its newbuilding vessel MV Norfonn at a shipyard in China. The launch marks a key milestone in the vessel's construction process. The company expressed gratitude to all parties in…
MISC Group officially named two new 174,000 CBM LNG carriers, Seri Dian and Seri Dayang, on 7 May 2026, further expanding its fleet under long-term charter with SeaRiver Maritime Inc, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil. Built by…
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has secured US$1.03 billion in new orders year to date, raising its total outstanding order book to US$22.3 billion, according to a business update on 19 May 2026. The new contracts cover 24 vess…
Zodiac Maritime Ltd has placed an order for two pure car and truck carriers (PCC/PTC) with a capacity of 7,000 CEU each at YANTAI CIMC RAFFLES OFFSHORE LIMITED. The vessels will be LNG-capable, reflecting the company's c…
The 16,000TEU methanol dual-fuel ultra-large containership N1074 has successfully completed sea trials following outfitting at CSSC Chengxi (Taizhou) Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. in China. Measuring 366 metres in lengt…
Greek shipping company JHI Steamship has placed an order with IMABARI SHIPYARD for a single aframax crude tanker. The vessel will have a deadweight of 115,000 and will be scrubber fitted, running on conventional fuel. De…
Singapore-listed Marco Polo Marine is set to spin off its shipyard business through a reverse takeover valued at up to S$139 million ($108.5 million). The company signed a binding term sheet with Fuji Offset Plates Manuf…
On 18 May 2026, China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Qingdao Shipyard Co., Ltd. held the naming and delivery ceremony for two 82,000 DWT bulk carriers, Hull No.15 and 16. These vessels were built for Greece’s Star…