Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has placed an order for six very large ore carriers (VLOCs) with a combined value of RMB 4.93 billion (approximately $727 million). These eco-design vessels,…

The first of four 120-meter-long offshore energy support vessels (OESVs) being constructed in China for Norwegian offshore services provider Sea1 Offshore has been launched. This milestone marks a…

Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. has named its third 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, the YM Wayfinder, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization efforts. The vessel is…

A naming ceremony for the M/T Green Liberty was held on 21 Jul 2026 at COSCO Yangzhou Shipyard. The vessel is the first of four newbuilding LR2 tankers for Aegean Shipping, marking a significant…

Bahri Line has placed an order for two firm LNG dual-fuel RoCon vessels with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, along with options for two additional ships. These new vessels will feature a…

Netherlands-based BigLift Shipping and South Korea's Chung Yang Shipping (CY Shipping) have taken delivery of the first vessel in a new series of heavy lift ships. The vessel, named CY Frontier, was…

Wärtsilä announced an all-time high order intake and an improved operating result for the first half of 2026. The company’s financial report for January to June 2026 highlights strong demand across…

Dajin Heavy Industry has secured an order from an unnamed Greek shipowner for three firm 211,000-dwt Newcastlemax bulk carriers, with an option for a fourth vessel. The contract is valued at…

MV Ocean Navigator has successfully completed its Sea Trial at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), marking a key step before its scheduled delivery in the first week of August. This…

Taiwan’s Yang Ming Marine Transport is set to invest up to US$1.22 billion in building six 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships at South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean. This move aligns with the company’s…

The Ministry of Shipping has granted in-principle approval for the Matarbari Green Dockyard and Shipbuilding Facility, a $1 billion project planned as a public-private partnership. The project is…

Damen Shipyards Group has signed an agreement with Canadian maritime company Seaspan ULC for the delivery of two ASD Tugs 2813. The contract marks a continued collaboration between the Dutch…

GRAM CAR CARRIERS AS has placed an order with Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. (GSI) for a series of Pure Car Carrier (PCC) and Pure Truck Carrier (PTC) vessels. The new ships will feature…

GRAM CAR CARRIERS AS has placed an order for new Pure Car Carrier (PCC) and Pure Truck Carrier (PTC) vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) Co.,Ltd. The vessels will have a car…

GRAM CAR CARRIERS AS has placed an order for new Pure Car Carrier (PCC) and Pure Truck Carrier (PTC) vessels at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co.,Ltd. The vessels will have a capacity of…

Minerva Dry Inc has placed an order for four 6,000 TEU container ships with Hengli Heavy Industries (Dalian) Co. Ltd. The vessels will be powered by conventional fuel and are scheduled for delivery…

JP Morgan Global Maritime has placed an order for new conventional fuel tankers with Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. at their Okpo Shipyard. The contract, signed on 14 Jul 2026, covers tankers with a…

Neu Seeschiffahrt GmbH has reportedly cancelled its order for six 342,000-dwt very large ore carriers (VLOCs) at China Merchants Shipbuilding Industry's (CMI) Qingdao yard following disagreements…

Andriaki Shipping Co Ltd has placed an order for new tankers with Jiangsu New Era Shipbuilding Co. The contract covers vessels with a deadweight tonnage of 73,500 DWT, designed to operate on…

Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has secured an order from ALBERTA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD for the construction of 115,000 DWT tankers. The vessels will be conventional fuel-powered and fitted with…

China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd has announced plans to build six new very large ore carriers (VLOCs) with a deadweight tonnage of 343,000 each. The vessels will be constructed by China…

NANJING TANKER CORP has approved the construction of four 50,000 DWT MR tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd. (GSI). The vessels will be built for the company’s wholly owned…

Lauritzen Bulkers has taken delivery of the MV Hanna Bulker at Hakodate, Japan. The vessel joins the fleet on a long-term time charter from Japanese owner Hisafuku Kisen, marking a decade of…

The 740 TEU pure-electric intelligent container ship "Ning Yuan Dian Kun" has officially entered commercial service. This milestone was achieved through a collaboration between NBOS, Jiangxi Jiangxin…

Hong Kong-based KC Maritime has signed a contract to build two 63,500-dwt Ultramax bulk carriers at Jiangsu SOHO Innovation & Technology Shipbuilding. The agreement was finalized on 13 July 2026,…

Bow Frontier, a 25,000 dwt chemical tanker, has been named and launched as part of a fleet expansion that includes 22 new vessels in 2026. The ship, built at the Fukuoka shipyard in Japan, features…

On 16 Jul 2026, China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. under CSSC and CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. signed a 2+2 newbuilding contract with Erasmus Shipinvest Group in Dalian for four…