Russia is exploring the possibility of jointly producing polar-class vessels in India, according to a statement by the country’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The proposed collaboration could provide a sign…
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has secured a landmark international contract from Denmark-based Svitzer for the construction of four next-generation, fully electric harbour tugs, with an option for four additional vessels…
Sanwa Dock, a specialized repair and maintenance yard located on an island near Onomichi in Japan's Seto Inland Sea, is currently struggling to meet the growing demand for ship repairs. The yard, which has the capability…
CIMC Pacific Marine Engineering (CIMC SOE) has officially confirmed a major newbuilding contract with a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaos Corporation for six firm plus two optional 1,800 TEU feeder containerships. Delive…
South Korea’s HD Hyundai has announced plans to invest $2 billion in a new shipyard in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, marking one of the largest maritime investments in India. The announcement was made during the Tamil Nadu In…
A major milestone was achieved in Assam with the launch of a Ship Repairing Facility at Pandu, Guwahati. The facility, spearheaded by Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Ltd (HooghlyCSL)—a subsidiary of Cochin Shipyard Limited—featu…
Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. delivered the CMA CGM VENDOME, a 24,000 TEU LNG-powered megaship, 8.5 months ahead of schedule. This vessel, measuring 399 meters in length and 61.3 meters in width, highlig…
Svitzer, a global leader in towage services, has announced the signing of a shipbuilding agreement with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s largest public sector shipyard. The partnership will see the construction of …
South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai has announced plans to build its first-ever shipyard in India, selecting Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu as the site. The new facility is expected to significantly enhance India's shi…
COSCO, the world’s largest shipowner, has announced a landmark order for 87 newbuildings with shipyards under China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), in a deal valued at over RMB50 billion (approximately $7.07 billion). Th…
China COSCO Shipping Corporation has finalized an agreement with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) to order 87 new ships, a deal valued at approximately RMB 50 billion. The historic arrangement, signed in Shang…
The global order book for newly-built container ships has soared to an all-time high, with more than 1,100 vessels—over 11.25 million TEU—currently on order, representing 34% of the existing fleet. Despite the massive ba…