Greek shipowner Dynacom Tankers has placed tanker newbuilding orders valued at $3.8 billion in 2026, more than double the value of its nearest competitor, according to Veson Nautical. Dynacom contracted 36 tanker newbuil…
G2 Ocean is expanding its fleet with six new open hatch gantry crane vessels, set for delivery starting in 2029. These vessels, part of a new 65,400 DWT series, are investments by shareholders Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime…
Shoft has successfully delivered two 30-ton bollard pull tugs to Argo Coral Maritime Ltd., Netherlands, on schedule. The vessels are classed by Bureau Veritas | Marine & Offshore and mark Shoft's first design collaborati…
Estonian State Fleet has signed a EUR 50 million contract with Polish shipyard CRIST S.A. to build Estonia's first fully electric ferry. The 100-meter ice-class 1B vessel, designed by LMG Marin, will serve the Virtsu–Kui…
New Times Shipbuilding has delivered a 112,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel product and crude oil tanker to Capital. The handover ceremony for the vessel, hull number 0311552, was held on 21 May at New Times Office Building. The ta…
On 27 May 2026, Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co., Ltd., an affiliate of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement and a construction contract for six 1…
Seapeak has signed contracts for three 174,000 cu m dual-fuel X-DF LNG carriers with Samsung Heavy Industries, valued at $756 million. The vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2029. Each ship will be e…
Asyad Shipping of Oman has officially delivered the Muscat LNG, a 174,000 cbm LNG carrier, in May 2026, with the Musandam LNG expected to follow in June 2026. Both vessels were built at the HD Hyundai Samho shipyard in S…
Navios Maritime Partners has placed an order for up to eight 319,000 DWT VLCCs valued at nearly USD 1 billion, marking a significant investment in China's shipbuilding sector. The order highlights growing confidence in C…
Chinese offshore shipyards are increasingly entering the commercial shipbuilding market due to capacity constraints at mainstream yards. Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of Bestway Marine & Energy Tech…
DryDel Shipping has welcomed the M/V DELMAX66, the largest Ultramax vessel with a Panamax beam, built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The ship has a deadweight capacity of 66,565 tons and features a unique design com…
On 22 May 2026, CMA CGM's newest LNG-powered mega container ship, CMA CGM Notre Dame de Paris, made its maiden port call at Yangshan Deep-Water Port in Shanghai. The 24,212-TEU vessel is currently the world's largest LNG…