The BBC Mainz, a Lakermax vessel, has successfully completed its launch, marking significant progress toward joining the fleet. The vessel's advancement is a key milestone for the company, signaling continued expansion a…
On March 14, Shandong Xinneng Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. signed cooperation agreements with five agents, both domestic and international, to promote new energy ship development. The agreements involve Conception FG, Ankola S…
On March 12, Nanjing Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd. signed a construction contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. for two 63,500 DWT bulk carriers. This follows a previous order of four vessels, thre…
**MSC HORTENSE remains detained at Gioia Tauro** The container vessel MSC Hortense (IMO 9978951) was detained at the port of Gioia Tauro on 13 Mar 2026 by the Paris MoU following an initial inspection. The initial inspec…
Greek shipping company Dynacom Tankers Management, led by George Procopiou, has signed a contract with Hengli Heavy Industry for four additional 300,000-dwt Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs). This brings Dynacom’s total …
The 10th vessel in the series of 5,350 DWT Ice Class Hybrid General Cargo Carriers, named 'ASTRAMAR', has been successfully delivered to AtoB@C Shipping AB. The delivery ceremony was attended by Valtteri Martikainen, Tec…
On March 11, the 9,000-car pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessel Grande Seoul was successfully delivered. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for Italy’s GRIMALDI Group, the vessel's signing and delivery ceremon…
In a dramatic corporate pivot, Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co Ltd (603268.SH), once known for its daily-use ceramics, has officially rebranded itself as a major player in the global shipbuilding industry. The company's 202…
On March 4th, a signing ceremony in Øygarden, Norway marked a significant step for the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project’s Phase 2 expansion. Agreements were finalized for the construction and long…
On March 4th, a signing ceremony in Øygarden, Norway marked a significant step for the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project’s Phase 2 expansion. Agreements were finalized for the construction and long…
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) has acquired a 25% minority stake in V.Ships France, strengthening their partnership in the LNG shipping sector. The Tokyo-based shipping giant purchased the stake through its subs…
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group, China’s largest private shipbuilder, has secured up to 12 new ship orders within two days. The orders include both container ships and product tankers, all to be constructed by its subsidi…