The Ro-Pax ferry Glen Sannox, operated by CalMac, may require new propellers to resolve ongoing technical issues. Ferguson Marine’s CEO, Graeme Thomson, stated that the vessel, delivered in late 2024 after years of delay…
On March 12, the 210,000 DWT Newcastle-type bulk carrier N1174, built by Yangzhou COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. for Greek shipowner TMS DRY, was officially named 'MYKONOS' at the No.3 outfitting quay. This mark…
Last week, a naming ceremony was held at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea for three new Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs): Clipper Guardian, Clipper Galiot, and Clipper Galleon. These vessels have now joined the …
On March 16, CSSC Marine Engine Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), successfully delivered China's first commercially available ammonia-fueled low-speed marine engine after pas…
The CMA CGM CARMEN, a state-of-the-art 15,000-TEU methanol-powered container ship, has been officially named in a traditional maritime ceremony. The event was attended by her Master, Captain Kyaw Kyaw Lwin, and her godmo…
Hanwha Ocean has successfully delivered its first Very Large Ammonia Carrier (VLAC), marking a significant step towards more sustainable shipping. The launch and naming ceremony highlighted the vessel's role in supportin…
China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International has emerged as the top bidder to construct two new Ro-Pax ferries for the Northern Isles routes in Scotland, as announced by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). The 140-met…
Two global shipbuilding giants, HD Hyundai and Imabari, are planning to establish mega shipyards in India, each with an annual capacity of around 4 million gross tons (GT). HD Hyundai's facility is proposed at Thoothukud…
Korea's Pan Ocean has committed KRW228 billion ($154 million) to the construction of two new Newcastlemax vessels at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. According to the announcement, the shipbuilding contract is expected to be…
China’s New Times Shipbuilding has delivered its first 50,000-dwt IMO II chemical tanker equipped with wind-assisted propulsion sails. The vessel features three suction wing sails (eSAIL®️) supplied by bound4blue, each m…
On March 17, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding delivered and named the CMA CGM GRAND PALAIS, the world’s largest 24,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, seven and a half months ahead of schedule. This marks the 20th large …
Tanzania has recently celebrated the inauguration of the MV Mwanza, the largest passenger and cargo vessel ever constructed entirely within the country, at the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria. Valued at $43 million, the …