Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

VARD has successfully delivered NB 980, a hybrid construction and cable laying vessel, to Toyo Construction Co. Ltd., marking its first vessel delivery to the Japanese offshore wind market. The…

WinGD Ltd. has won an order to supply main engines for 12 new Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) being built for Dynacom Tankers Management, Ltd. at Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (group) Co., Ltd. in…

Fincantieri has signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing shipbuilding capabilities in Albania. The agreement focuses on training skilled workers for the Pashaliman shipyard, a key…

The CMA CGM NOTRE DAME has arrived alongside in Le Havre, initiating final preparations for her upcoming naming ceremony. This marks a significant milestone after months of anticipation for the…

Enesel Group, a Greek shipowner, has secured contracts for eight dry bulk carriers at two Chinese shipyards. Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry will build four Ultramax bulk carriers, each with a…

German shipyard Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH has been selected to lead the construction of the new Mercedes-Maybach Ocean Club. The project marks a collaboration between the renowned shipyard and the…

COSCO SHIPPING Energy has signed contracts for four 175,000 m³ LNG carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard in a deal valued at approximately $948 million. The project is a collaboration between COSCO Shipping…

Jiangsu-based Hantong Shipyard has secured contracts worth up to USD 820 million for four Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and up to four large bulk carriers. Yasa Shipping signed with Xinhantong…

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…