Turkey and Malaysia have announced plans to establish a $443 million joint shipyard in Malacca, aiming to bolster cooperation in the maritime and defense sectors, according to TurDef News. The Enrique of Malacca Shipyard…
Gisan Shipyard has marked another milestone with the successful launch of MV Balsare 3, the latest in a series of dry cargo vessels for Modisk Shipping Company. This follows the earlier delivery of MV Balsare 1 in Septem…
Xinneng Shipbuilding has successfully introduced a new welding robot system in its section workshop, following the completion of installation, testing, and initial validation. The advanced robots, now in the production r…
The Tsakos Group is on the verge of finalising an agreement with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the construction of two firm 174,000 cu m LNG carriers, with options for two additional vessels. The newbuild…
California’s Mare Island Dry Dock (MIDD) filed for bankruptcy on February 14 as part of a plan to reorganize and seek a sale or partnership to keep the shipyard running. The move comes after MIDD lost a critical U.S. Coa…
QatarEnergy is reportedly preparing to launch the third phase of its extensive LNG carrier shipbuilding initiative as it seeks to expand its modern fleet. Industry sources revealed at the recent LNG2026_Qatar exhibition …
French shipping giant CMA CGM has signed a landmark contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700-TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships. Valued at around USD 350–360 million, this marks the fi…
BigLift Shipping has placed an order for a new heavylift vessel at Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore, with delivery expected in June 2028. The agreement includes one confirmed vessel and an option for a second. The vessel, a …
BigLift Shipping has announced an order for a new heavy-lift vessel, which will be a sister ship to its MV Happy Star. The vessel will be constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Offshore Co., Ltd., with delivery expected in J…
Ontario is re-entering the large-scale shipbuilding industry through newly signed agreements involving Hanwha Ocean, Ontario Shipyards, and Mohawk College. The collaboration focuses on shipbuilding, sustainment, and work…
VARD has announced a new contract with Orange Marine for the design of two additional cable layer vessels, expanding Orange Marine's repair fleet. The vessels will be of the VARD 9 03 design, similar to the CS Sophie Ger…
On February 12, 2026, the Shanghai Municipal Government released the findings of its investigation into a fatal confined-space accident that occurred on September 4, 2025, aboard the Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC) H264…