Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

Wärtsilä is supplying propulsion solutions for nine new ferry vessels being built for Grimaldi Group at China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry Group Weihai Shipyard Co., Ltd. All nine ships will be…

South Korea’s Pan Ocean has signed a contract with CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading for two additional 319,000 dwt very large crude carriers (VLCCs). This latest deal…

Kinetics, backed by Karpowership, has commenced construction of its flagship high-capacity Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU), LNGT Karadeniz, at Seatrium’s Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore.…

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has taken delivery of ARCTIC TERN, the first vessel in its new Shaper Class series. The 228-metre dual-fuel, methanol-ready vessel has a car capacity of 9,350 units and will be…

KC MARITIME HONG KONG LTD has placed an order for two bulk carriers with Jiangsu SOHO Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. The vessels are each designed with a deadweight tonnage of 63,500 DWT, measuring…

UNION MARITIME LTD has placed an order for new gas tankers with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. at their Ulsan Shipyard. The vessels are dual-fuel gas tankers with a capacity of 90,000 cubic…

JIANGMEN NANYANG SHIP ENGINEERING CO.,LTD -NANYANG SHIPYARD has secured an order to build bulk carriers with a deadweight tonnage of 40,500. The vessels are scheduled for delivery throughout 2030.…

Everglory Shipping Ltd has placed an order for two LPG carriers with Zhejiang Haoyou Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. The contract, confirmed on 9 Jul 2026, specifies vessels with a capacity of 5,200 cubic…

On 10 Jul 2026, Sirius received delivery of Marinus, the first vessel in its 15K series, marking a significant advancement in the company's Pathway to Zero initiative. Marinus features a Kongsberg…

Several shipowners have recently expanded their feeder vessel fleets by placing new orders or converting options into firm contracts, according to Dynaliners. This trend underscores ongoing…

MSC-owned Global Car Carriers (GCC) has placed an order for 12 LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) at three Chinese shipyards. The order includes six 8,600-CEU vessels at China…

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has approved an order for 10 new vessels to be built at domestic shipyards, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2029. The order includes five…

HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd. has finalized a contract to build gas tankers with a carrying capacity of 90,000 DWT. The vessels will feature dual-fuel technology, aligning with industry trends toward…

Daito Corporation, a subsidiary of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), has announced the construction of a 260 gross ton-class electric tugboat, EV Tugboat No. 2, scheduled for delivery between…

Tianhai Defense Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. announced on 10 Jul 2026 that it will provide guarantees for its wholly-owned subsidiary Jiangsu Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. The guarantees support…

China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd has placed an order for new tankers with Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd (CSSC DSIC). The contract covers vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 114,000,…

Seaspan Corporation and A.P. Moller-Maersk have announced a $75 million vessel efficiency programme targeting 18 ships on long-term charter to Maersk. The initiative aims to reduce fuel consumption…

Polaris Shipping, South Korea's leading dry-bulk shipping company, has signed a contract with Hengli Heavy Industry (Dalian) for two firm plus two optional 210,000-DWT Newcastle-type bulk carriers.…

POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD has placed an order for 210,000 DWT bulk carriers with Hengli Heavy Industries (Dalian) Co. Ltd. The vessels, powered by conventional fuel, are scheduled for delivery…

Østensjø Rederi has signed a contract for a second tugboat in its newbuild program, a sister vessel to the NB C515. The new tug will be constructed at ASTILLEROS GONDAN, where the first vessel is…

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. has secured an order from Asyad Shipping Co for tankers with a deadweight of 49,999 DWT. The contract was finalized on 8 Jul 2026, with deliveries scheduled…

AAL Shipping has completed the delivery of 125,175 RT of wind turbine components in two sailings to Western Australia's King Rocks Wind Farm. The shipments were carried by AAL Antwerp and AAL…

Ernst Russ and joint venture partner Eimskip are progressing their project for two 2,280 TEU containership newbuildings. Felix Gärtner from Ernst Russ recently visited the Maritime Research Institute…

Fincantieri has signed a contract with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD to construct a third ultra-luxury cruise liner, scheduled for delivery in 2031. The vessel, measuring 207 meters in length and…

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (Geoje Shipyard) has received an order from JP Morgan Global Maritime for the construction of conventional fuel tankers with a deadweight of 158,000 DWT. The…

Wilson ECO VI has been delivered to Wilson by Udupi Cochin Shipyard Limited (UCSL) in India, marking the completion of a series of six 3,800 dwt newbuildings. The Wilson ECO vessels are designed to…

On 26 Jun 2026, China Railway Baoji Bridge Group Co., Ltd. (CRBBG) began construction on a 73,000-dwt self-propelled deck carrier, marking its entry into the shipbuilding supply chain. The vessel,…