Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

On 26 Jun 2026, Hantong Shipbuilding delivered its first-ever 319,000 DWT VLCC, VIVE UT VIVAS, to global commodity trader Trafigura, 40 days ahead of schedule. The vessel is the lead ship in…

Zhoushan in Zhejiang province reported a 93.7% year-on-year increase in ship exports, reaching 20.38 billion yuan ($3 billion) in the first five months of 2026. This surge is attributed to growing…

Chowgule Shipyard in Goa has unveiled H-561, the first hovercraft built by an Indian private-sector shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard. Officially inducted into service in June 2026, H-561 is the…

China has recorded its largest single procurement of marine green methanol to date with a 6,000-tonne agreement signed by Chimbusco and Shenergy Co., Ltd. This deal supports the expansion of…

On 24 Jun 2026, CMA CGM held the naming ceremony for CMA CGM BERENICE, a 15,000-TEU methanol-powered containership, at Jiangnan shipyard in Shanghai. This event marks a significant step in CMA CGM's…

CSSC Huangpu Wenchong has signed contracts for 13 containerships above 5,000 TEU with three domestic and overseas shipowners. The order includes 3 vessels of 5,300 TEU, 4 vessels of 6,200 TEU, and 6…

MEYER WERFT and Swiss shipping company MSC Cruises are reportedly close to finalizing a contract worth up to ten billion euros. The agreement would involve the construction of four to six cruise…

On 24 Jun 2026, Jiangnan Shipyard officially named and delivered CMA CGM BERENICE, the fifth vessel in a series of six 15,000-TEU methanol dual-fuel container ships built for CMA CGM. The ship…

The keel-laying ceremony for RF LIV (Hull No. W2348), the eighth and final vessel in the 6,700 DWT series, was held on 18 June 2026 at Wuhu Shipyard, China. The event marked a significant milestone…