Shipbuilding News & Maritime Intelligence

Three leading Greek shipowners have placed orders for eight Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) at Hengli Heavy Industry shipyard in Dalian, China. These vessels represent some of the largest ammonia…

Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) is approaching the delivery of MV Baltazar, the third and final vessel in its CABU III series. This ship will become the 19th combination carrier in KCC's…

Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has signed a contract with Global Marine Systems Limited of the UK to build an ultra-modern cable laying and repair vessel. The contract was signed in Colombo by Mr.…

EMS-Tech has delivered MV WONTANARA, the first of Rio Tinto SimFer's next-generation transhipment shuttle vessels, marking a significant advancement for the Simandou iron ore project. The vessel…

Sallaum Lines has placed a new order for one firm plus one optional 8,600-CEU LNG dual-fuel, ammonia-ready Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing. This order…

Sinotrans Container Lines has returned to China Merchants Shipbuilding Qingshan Shipyard to commission a second batch of four container vessels, each with a capacity of 1,800 TEU. This follows a…

Gujarat has unveiled the Gujarat Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Policy 2026, aiming to attract ₹23,700 crore in private investment to boost its shipbuilding and ship repair sectors. The policy includes…

Neptune Group of Companies has made significant progress in its Genesis Project, focused on modernizing its fleet with innovative and sustainable vessels. At Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding, the company…

Industrial Handling Pvt. Ltd. (IHPL) has awarded a contract for the construction of a 60-ton bollard pull Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) tug to Shoft Shipyard Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with…

Spanish shipyard Metalships & Docks S.A.U. is poised for a change in ownership as Grupo Rodman has requested authorization to transfer its shares to a newly established company linked to a US…

Synergy Marine Group has welcomed the 115,000 DWT-class aframax tanker PUSAKA JAYA into its fleet. Built in 2026 by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Hiroshima, the vessel features significant design…

Taiwan-listed dry bulk owner Wisdom Marine has terminated its proposed acquisition of two 39,000-dwt bulk carriers from Japan’s Naikai Zosen after failing to reach an agreement. The project had been…

Abu Dhabi-based ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has placed an order for four additional LNG carriers, each with a capacity of 175,000 cubic meters. The total value of the contract is…

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…