On 16 Apr 2026, Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) delivered the Wilson Eco V to Wilson, marking the fifth vessel in a series of six 3,800 DWT ships. These vessels meet current environmental standards, emphasizing effi…
On 16 Apr 2026, Bohai Ocean Shipping Company held the naming and delivery ceremony for BH SHIJIAZHUANG, its first owned 64,000 DWT handy-size bulk carrier, at Yangzhou New Dayang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The vessel measure…
On 15 Apr 2026, Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. signed a contract to build three 10,000 cubic-meter semi-refrigerated liquefied gas/ammonia carriers for Petrobras Transporte S.A. (Transpetro). The agreement hi…
On 16 Apr 2026, SUMEC Marine and its subsidiary Xinyang Shipbuilding signed a contract with Seaspan for the construction of four 65,200 DWT open-top rail-mounted gantry crane multi-purpose vessels. The signing ceremony w…
NB 972, a Crew Support Offshore Vessel (CSOV) for Windward Offshore GmbH & Co. KG, was launched at Vard Vung Tau on 16 Mar 2026. This vessel is one of four VARD 4 19 design ships, featuring battery hybrid propulsion and …
Greek shipping company Carlova Maritime has placed newbuilding orders to expand its tanker fleet. Following its initial contract last year for a 300,000 DWT very large crude carrier (VLCC) at South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, …
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has acquired a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) for USD 26.8 million, marking the first international shipyard acquisition by an Indian firm. The acquisition, …
India has outlined a comprehensive maritime investment plan totaling approximately ₹4,08,924 crore to develop modern ports, container terminals, and shipbuilding infrastructure. Key projects include the ₹76,220 crore Vad…
Pacific Basin has replaced its order for four dual-fuel Ultramax newbuildings with four conventionally-fuelled Ultramax vessels featuring the latest fuel-efficient design. This adjustment reduces near-term capital expend…
Singapore-based Norse Shipholding has placed an order for four 1,800-TEU feeder container vessels at Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group, with options for two more units. The vessels will be constructed at Fujian Mawei an…
On 15 Apr 2026, Ningbo Ocean Shipping launched the world’s largest pure electric intelligent container ship, "Ningyuan Diankun," from Ningbo Zhoushan Port. The vessel has a design capacity of 742 TEU, surpassing the prev…
Hong Kong-based Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited has launched Wah Kwong Bulk, a new dry bulk owner-operator platform. The company aims to grow its fleet from 30 to 50-60 vessels by 2030, including 30 owned s…