On November 28th in Shanghai, the Grimaldi Group officially christened and took delivery of its new ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), the Grande Istanbul. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company …
Dong Fang Offshore (DFO), a prominent offshore wind service provider in Asia, has announced the formal signing of a significant shipbuilding contract with Norwegian shipyard Westcon for a new Subsea and Cable Lay Vessel …
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has secured a contract to build a new Kawasaki Jetfoil, jointly ordered by Kyushu Yusen Co., Ltd. and the Japan Railway Construction, Transport and Technology Agency. The high-speed passenger ve…
According to the Moscow Times, construction of Russian icebreakers has faced significant setbacks after the United States imposed sanctions on the Turkish Kuzey Star shipyard in early 2025. As a result, Rosmorport effect…
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced that artificial intelligence is driving a faster path to shipbuilding modernization in both South Korea and the United States. By combining Korea’s production expertise with U.S.…
In a landmark agreement announced this week, the United States and Finland have unveiled a collaborative plan to co-build 11 advanced icebreakers, addressing the growing strategic and economic importance of the Arctic re…
In November, Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. announced the signing of multiple new shipbuilding contracts with prominent shipowners from Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other countries. The contract…
Østensjø Rederi has entered into a contract with GONDAN Shipbuilders for the construction of a next-generation offshore tug. The vessel, based on the Skipsteknisk ST 933 design, is set to be the largest and most powerful…
Flensburger Shipyard marked an exciting milestone with the successful launch of SeaRoad’s latest roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel. The new ship represents a significant advancement in sustainable and efficient freight tran…
Østensjø Rederi has entered into a newbuild contract with GONDAN Shipbuilders for the construction of a next-generation offshore tug. The vessel, based on the Skipsteknisk ST 933 design, is set to be the largest and most…
**Trafigura Orders Two VLCCs at Jiangsu New Hantong** Swiss commodities trader Trafigura has contracted China’s Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry on 24 Nov 2025 to build two additional 319,000 dwt very large crude …
Hengli Heavy Industries (HHI) has secured a significant newbuilding order from Eastern Pacific Shipping Pte. Ltd. (EPS), comprising 12 vessels across three types: six VLCCs, two LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers, and four 6,…