Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

Hong Lam Marine Pte Ltd launched the bunkering vessel PRIORITY at Jiangmen Hangtong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in China on 12 August 2026, marking a key step in the company's fleet renewal programme.…

On 14 Aug 2026, Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. secured a new contract with Fujian Highton Development Co., Ltd. for the construction of two 62,000 DWT multi-purpose heavy-lift vessels. This…

Ningbo Ocean Shipping has placed an order for four 1,900 TEU eco-container vessels with Wuchang Shipbuilding. These new ships are designed to be environmentally friendly, reflecting the growing trend…

DYNACOM TANKERS MANAGEMENT ATHENS - GREECE has placed an order for new tankers with Hengli Heavy Industries (Dalian) Co. Ltd. The contract involves vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 306,000,…

Chinese lessor Minsheng Financial Leasing has placed an order for a series of very large crude carriers (VLCCs) valued at nearly $500 million. The tankers, each with a deadweight tonnage of 319,000,…

Greek shipowner John Dragnis, through GOLDENPORT SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD., has placed an order for two ultramax bulk carriers at Nantong Xiangyu Marine Equipment Co., Ltd. The vessels, each with a…

Fujian Highton Development Co has approved an investment to build two 62,000 DWT multipurpose vessels (MPP) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Haitong International Shipping Co. The contract was…

NANTONG CIMC SINOPACIFIC OFFSHORE & ENGINEERING CO LTD has secured an order for the construction of gas tankers powered by dual-fuel LNG technology. The vessels, with a combined unit measurement…

Taiwanese container shipping company Wan Hai Lines has placed orders for eight new containerships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, with a total contract value of up to $980 million. The order…

Greek shipowners Dimitris and George Vernicos have entered the tanker newbuilding market with an order for up to two MR1 product and chemical tankers at Wuhu Shipyard in China. The vessels, each with…

CIMC Raffles has secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) general contracting agreement for a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit with Golar LNG. This contract marks the…

The series of multipurpose vessels has been expanded with the exercise of options for two additional ships, each with a deadweight tonnage of 60,800 DWT. This brings the total number of vessels in…

Skarv Shipping Solutions has marked a significant milestone with the delivery of the third vessel in its fleet, Peak Skarv 3, which will commence its maiden voyage from China to Europe on Monday. The…

Turkish shipowner Aqmaris Gemi has placed an order for 12 Ultramax bulk carriers with two Chinese shipyards, Wuhu Shipyard and Qidong Xiangyu Shipbuilding. Four vessels will be built by Wuhu…

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) is progressing with its plan to build six very large ore carriers (VLOCs) of 343,000 deadweight tons (DWT) at China Merchants Industry Holdings Qingdao…

US cruise line Crystal has placed a firm order for a third new-build vessel with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, converting an option agreed in 2024. The new ship is scheduled for delivery in 2034…

Malaysia’s MISC Group has placed an order for an 18,700 cubic metre small-scale LNG carrier with Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (group) Co., Ltd. in China. This follows the securing of a 10-year…

Sallaum Lines has signed a contract with China Merchants Shipyard for the construction of one plus one additional 8,600 CEU pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). These new vessels will be LNG…

UK-based shipowner Zodiac Maritime has placed an order with CIMC Raffles for two LNG-fuelled Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) with a capacity of 7,000 car-equivalent units, with delivery scheduled…

On 6 Aug 2026, Turkish shipowner Aqmaris placed an order for two 64,500-DWT Ultramax bulk carriers with Wuhu Shipyard Co., Ltd in China. This latest contract increases Aqmaris' total Ultramax…

Shell is increasing its long-term medium-range (MR) tanker capacity by adding five new 49,900-dwt chemical/product tankers. These vessels are being built by Guangzhou Shipyard International and…

Work on the first Dreadnought-class nuclear-powered submarine is advancing at BAE SYSTEMS-GLASGOW-Govan, with delivery to the Royal Navy expected between 2030 and 2034. The programme includes four…

Greek owner Minerva Dry Inc has increased its container ship orderbook with an additional contract at Hengli Heavy Industries (Dalian) Co. Ltd. The newbuildings are conventional-fueled container…

China's Xinneng Shipbuilding has delivered four newly built 2,000-deadweight-ton (DWT) bulk carriers to Tanzania, marking the completion of its first overseas inland vessel project. The vessels, part…

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI), India's largest shipbuilding and heavy engineering company, has secured a contract from Denmark-based towage operator Svitzer A/S to construct four…

Danish tanker company Torm A/S has placed a $370 million order for up to eight conventional product tankers with Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co Ltd in China. This marks Torm's return to…

POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD has placed an order for new bulk carriers with Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry - CSSC. The contract, confirmed on 04 Aug 2026, includes vessels with a deadweight…