Østensjø Rederi has entered into a newbuild contract with GONDAN Shipbuilders for the construction of a state-of-the-art offshore tug. The vessel, designed by Skipsteknisk as the ST 933 model, will be the largest and mos…
BW LNG announced the order of two state-of-the-art LNG newbuildings from HD Hyundai Group, with delivery expected in early Q4 2028. The vessels will feature industry-leading fuel efficiency and emission reductions, equip…
On November 21, 2025, a keel laying ceremony was held at Vard Shipyards in Brăila, Romania for the NB 988, an Offshore Subsea Construction Vessel being built for Dong Fang Offshore (DFO). The event was marked by a tradit…
China's Wuhu Shipyard, in collaboration with Sandianshui New Energy Technology, has launched 'Puffer Fish Blue 01' (Hetun Weilan 01), a new cargo vessel designed for inland water operations. The vessel is equipped with s…
In a notable achievement, four vessels operated by Minerva Marine Inc.—MINERVA GRACE, MINERVA LEO, MINERVA ANNA, and MINERVA RITA—have successfully completed their docking and maintenance operations simultaneously at SEF…
**Trafigura Orders Two VLCCs from New Hantong** Trafigura has placed an additional order for two 319,000 dwt Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) with New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China on 25 Nov 2025. The newbuilding…
This morning, a naming ceremony was held for the LNG carrier 'Qingcheng', the seventh vessel in a series of eight, at Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. The vessel, built for PetroChina International with COS…
Oceanbulk Maritime, led by Petros Pappas, has signed a deal for three new kamsarmax bulk carriers at China’s Hengli Heavy Industries. The vessels, each with a capacity of 82,000 deadweight tons, are scheduled for deliver…
Grand Bahama Shipyard has announced the arrival of its first new dry dock, named 'East End,' measuring 357 meters by 70 meters with a lifting capacity of 93,500 tons. This new addition is expected to strengthen the shipy…
**MISC Orders LNG Dual Fuel Suezmax Pair** Malaysian shipowner MISC signed contracts on 24 Nov 2025 with an undisclosed shipyard for two LNG dual fuel Suezmax tankers to be operated by AET under long-term time charters. …
**Atlantic Bulk Carriers Orders Four Ultramaxes** Greek owner Atlantic Bulk Carriers has placed an order for four ultramax bulk carriers with Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding in China on 18 Nov 2025. The contract, valued at …
TS Lines has announced a significant fleet expansion by ordering 2+2 units of next-generation 2,900 TEU Chittagongmax containerships at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Fujian Shipbuilding Industry Group. This …