Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has landed a landmark $227 million contract from Norway’s Rederiet Stenersen to construct six advanced 18,000-tonne chemical tankers at Pipavav shipyard. The deal marks th…
In a landmark development for India's commercial shipbuilding industry, an agreement has been signed with Europe's Rederiet Stenersen AS for the construction of six IMO Type II chemical tankers, each with a deadweight of…
**MSC SALERNO detained in Gioia Tauro** The container ship MSC SALERNO was detained in Gioia Tauro on 18 Jan 2026 by Paris MoU inspectors. The LR-flagged container vessel of 155,955 GT and IMO number 9968322, managed by …
Tasmania has unveiled a groundbreaking achievement in sustainable shipping with the launch of the China Zorrilla (hull 096), the world’s largest fully electric ship. Measuring 130 metres in length, the vessel can accommo…
Pacific International Lines (PIL), a Singaporean liner company, is set to place an order for eight 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel neo-Panamax container ships. The newbuilding plan will see four vessels constructed at Hudong-Zh…
On January 12th, 2026, the Tsakos Group celebrated the Naming and Delivery Ceremony of its MR Product oil/Chemical tanker H.N. 1521 – M/T “DELOS T” and the Naming Ceremony of H.N.1522 - MT "DION". The event highlighted t…
A.P. Moller - Maersk has received the Barcelona Mærsk, the sixth and final vessel in its 17,480-TEU dual-fuel methanol container ship series, concluding the company's Equinox Mk-II newbuilding programme. The vessel was o…
Greek shipowner Evangelos Marinakis' Capital Maritime has placed an order for two VLCCs and four capesize bulk carriers at China's Hengli Heavy Industry. The estimated $540 million deal underscores Capital's commitment t…
China's state-run shipping giant COSCO has announced a significant expansion of its fleet, confirming orders for 18 new container vessels valued at approximately $2.7 billion. The order includes twelve 18,000 TEU LNG dua…
Imabari Shipbuilding has completed its acquisition of a 60% controlling stake in Japan Marine United (JMU), officially making JMU a subsidiary and creating Japan’s largest shipbuilder by output. The deal, announced earli…
Turkish shipping newcomer Aqmaris has signed a contract with China’s Wuhu Shipyard for up to four ultramax bulk carriers, marking the company’s first major investment in newbuild tonnage. The deal includes two firm order…
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has announced its entry into the shuttle tanker segment with an order for up to two new vessels from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC). The firm order covers one 154,000 dwt sh…