Shipbuilding

Stay updated on global shipbuilding news, including new ship orders, shipyard construction projects, and technological advancements in the shipbuilding industry.


Tuesday, December 5, 2023
An illustration of the world's first ammonia-fueled bulk carrier. Image courtesy WinGD
Shipbuilding

World’s First Ammonia-Fueled Bulk Carrier Project Moves Forward

Two-stroke ship engine manufacturer WinGD is moving forward with plans with introduce the world’s first ammonia-fuelled bulk carriers with Belgian bulk

December 5, 2023
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Eneti offshore wind turbine installation vessel
Shipbuilding

Eneti Secures Green Loan for Newbuild Wind Turbine Installation Vessels

Eneti Inc. (NYSE: NETI) announced today that it has successfully executed a senior secured green term loan facility worth up to $436.0 million. The loan will

November 30, 2023
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Damen SOV 7017 E design with offshore charging capability. Image courtesy Damen
Offshore

Damen Launches Fully-Electric SOV with Offshore Charging Capability

Damen Shipyards Group has unveiled a fully electric Service Operations Vessel (SOV) equipped with offshore charging capabilities, harnessing electricity

November 29, 2023
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
oil tanker
Shipping

Engine Ordered for World’s First Methanol-Powered VLCC

China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), a subsidiary of China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI), has placed an order for the first dual-fuel methanol engine in

November 22, 2023
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
An illustration of the Havfram WTIVs
Offshore

Havfram Secures Financing for Newbuild Wind Turbine Installation Vessels

Norway-based Havfram, a pure-play owner and operator of Wind Turbine Installation Vessels (WTIVs), has secured financing to fully fund the construction of

November 21, 2023
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Monday, November 20, 2023
F/V Arctic Fjord
Commercial Fishing

New US-Built Trawler-Processor for Alaskan Pollock Unveiled

Some big news in the world of fishing with the launch of the Arctic Fjord, the first US-built trawler-processor for Alaskan pollock in over three decades. The

November 20, 2023
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Friday, November 17, 2023
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro aboard ship
Defense

Navy Secretary Del Toro Launches Government Shipbuilders Council

Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro held the inaugural meeting of the Government Shipbuilders Council (GSC) at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on Thursday.

November 17, 2023
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Thursday, November 16, 2023
USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) rolls out of Austal USA's facility, February 25, 2015. Photo: Austal USA
Defense

Austal Teams Up with Harland & Wolff to Pursue UK Shipbuilding Work

Australian shipbuilder Austal has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Harland & Wolff Group to pursue shipbuilding opportunities in the

November 16, 2023
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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
daewoo shipbuilding
Shipbuilding

Hanwha Ocean Bags Order for World’s Largest Ammonia Carriers

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has secured a $498 million order for four very large ammonia carriers (VLAC) from Greece-based LPG shipping company

November 14, 2023
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Monday, November 13, 2023
Helsinki Shipyard pictured in 2012
Shipbuilding

Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding Acquires Assets of Helsinki Shipyard

Davie Shipbuilding, Canada’s largest shipbuilder and partner in the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, has successfully completed the

November 13, 2023
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Friday, November 10, 2023
Aerial photo of Seaspan Shipyard's Vancouver Drydock
Shipping

Seaspan Shipyards Announces Major Expansion of Vancouver Drydock

Seaspan Shipyards, a leading ship repair and maintenance company in Canada, has unveiled plans for upgrades and expansion of its Vancouver Drydock. The

November 10, 2023
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Undated aerial drone photo of shipyard in Elefsina, Attica, Greece
Shipping

U.S. Provides $125 Million Loan for Elefsina Shipyard Upgrades in Greece

The U.S. federal government has agreed to provide a $125 million loan to ONEX Elefsis Shipyards and Industries (ONEX) for the rehabilitation and modernization

November 9, 2023
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
The first-in-class National Security Multi-Mission Vessel, NSMV 1, aka Empire State VII, is floated out of dry dock at Philly Shipyard. Photo: courtesy of RADM Alfultis
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Navigates Challenges Amid Shipbuilding Milestones

Philly Shipyard ASA (Oslo: PHLY) has announced a net loss of $17.2 million for the third quarter of 2023, bringing its 2023 losses to more than $49 million.

November 2, 2023
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Friday, October 27, 2023
?Artist’s impression of the new Boskalis trailing suction hopper dredger. Image courtesy Boskalis
Shipbuilding

Boskalis to Build State-of-the-Art Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger

Boskalis, a leading dredging and maritime services provider, has entered into a contract with Dutch shipbuilding company Royal IHC to construct a cutting-edge

October 27, 2023
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
LNG Clean Everglades. Photo by Braden Slater
Shipbuilding

LNG Bunker Barge Christened at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding

Seaside LNG and Polaris New Energy have christened the LNG bunker barge Clean Everglades at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The

October 24, 2023
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Damen executives
Shipbuilding

Damen Gains Class Approval for Methanol-Powered Workboat Designs

Dutch shipbuilder Damen, in collaboration with classification society Bureau Veritas, has developed and gained approval in principle for designs of

October 11, 2023
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
marad training ship philly shipyard
Shipbuilding

Philly Shipyard Tight-Lipped on Reports of Acquisition Talks with Hanwha Ocean

U.S. shipyard Philly Shipyard is reportedly in talks with South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean about a potential acquisition.  Philly Shipyard issued a

October 10, 2023
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Friday, October 6, 2023
An illustration of eco-friendly vessel designs by Hanwha Ocean
Shipping

Hanwha Ocean Receives Class Approval for Eco-Friendly Vessel Technology

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has obtained certifications from classification societies Norway’s DNV and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS),

October 6, 2023
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
An illustration of the Midi-SOV from VARD and Chartwell Marine
Shipbuilding

New Type of Offshore Wind Vessel Unveiled

VARD has joined forces with Chartwell Marine to unveil a new type of offshore wind vessel called the “Midi-SOV.” The 55-meter-long vessel bridges the gap

October 3, 2023
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
lng bunkering rotterdam
Shipbuilding

CMA CGM Orders Eight Additional Methanol-Fueled Containerships

French shipping giant CMA CGM has reportedly placed another significant order for methanol-powered containerships, bringing its methanol-fueled orderbook to 34

September 28, 2023
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