Shipbuilding

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


Tuesday, July 6, 2021
zim containership
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Goes for More with ZIM-Linked Shipbuilding Order

Seaspan does it again… The Hong Kong- based containership lessor company today announced long-term charters with Israeli liner ZIM Integrated Shipping

July 6, 2021
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
methanol tanker design
Environment

Swiss Methanol Producer Orders Two More Methanol-Fueled Tankers

Swiss-based methanol producer Proman has announce plans to build two additional methanol-powered tankers, bringing its total number on order to six. The 49,900

July 1, 2021
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Big Engine Business is Booming as Containership Orders Pile Up
Shipbuilding

Big Engine Business is Booming as Containership Orders Pile Up

Big ships mean big engines. And for Swiss-based marine engine maker WinGD, business is booming. The company announced this week that it has seen more than 80

July 1, 2021
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Cadeler wtiv working at an offshore wind farm
Offshore

Order Placed for Two of the World’s Largest Wind Turbine Installation Vessels

Copenhagen-based wind turbine installation vessel provided Cadeler has placed an order at COSCO for two of the world’s largest WTIVs. The two vessels

June 30, 2021
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global mercy
Shipbuilding

World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship Delivered to Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships has taken delivery of the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, Global Mercy. The ship was delivered to the international charity at the

June 30, 2021
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Monday, June 28, 2021
containership underway
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Grows Orderbook to 45 with New Order for Ultra-Large Ships

Hong Kong-based containership leasing company Seaspan Corporation has placed its latest order fo six new 15,000 TEU ships, bringing its total orderbook to 45.

June 28, 2021
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ABS Just Took One Step Closer To 3D Printed Ships
Shipbuilding

ABS Just Took One Step Closer To 3D Printed Ships

A record broke last week when naval architects at Robert Allan Ltd. and ABS completed the first fully end-to-end 3D vessel construction plans for a US

June 28, 2021
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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Aurora-Qamun atb
Shipbuilding

Crowley Takes Delivery of Second Alaska-Bound ATB

U.S.-based Crowley has taken delivery of its new 55,000-barrel articulated tug-barge (ATB) to serve in the Alaska Jones Act market. The Aurora/Qamun is a

June 24, 2021
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sembcorp marine yard
Shipbuilding

Singaporean Shipyards Keppel and Sembcorp Marine Begin Merger Talks

By Anshuman Daga (Reuters) – Temasek-backed Singapore conglomerate Keppel Corp and smaller rival Sembcorp Marine are exploring a potential tie-up which

June 24, 2021
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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
containership sailing
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Adds to Containership Orderbook

Hong Kong-based Seaspan Corporation today announced that it has entered into agreements for the construction of two new 12,000 TEU containerships, bringing its

June 23, 2021
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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Ulstein to Design Non-Fossil Fuel Containership for Norwegian Startup
Environment

Ulstein to Design Non-Fossil Fuel Containership for Norwegian Startup

Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has been elected to design a non-fossil fuel containership capable of achieving zero emissions. The contract was awarded by EDGE

June 22, 2021
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hapag-lloyd ship
Shipbuilding

Hapag-Lloyd Places New Order for Ultra-Large Containerships

Hapag-Lloyd has ordered another six ultra-large containerships in South Korea. The vessels, ordered from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME),

June 22, 2021
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Monday, June 21, 2021
Knud E. Hansen Unveils New Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design
Shipbuilding

Knud E. Hansen Unveils New Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Design

Danish naval architecture firm Knud E. Hansen has unveiled a new Wind Turbine Installation Vessel design designed to transport and install turbines at

June 21, 2021
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Friday, June 18, 2021
stena scandica
Shipbuilding

Lengthened Ro-Pax ‘Stena Scandica’ Ready for Baltic Sea Service

Stockholm-based Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the lengthened roll-on/roll-off passenger vessel (Ro-Pax) Stena Scandica to operate in the Baltic Sea.

June 18, 2021
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
French Shipping Company Selects Shipyard for Sail-Powered Cargo Ship
Environment

French Shipping Company Selects Shipyard for Sail-Powered Cargo Ship

France-based Neoline is pushing ahead with plans for its sailing cargo ship by confirming its selection of a shipyard to construct the vessel. Neoline

June 16, 2021
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Shipyard of Hyundai Heavy Industries
Finance

Hyundai Heavy IPO Is Coming In Hot

South Korean shipyards and shipowners will raise billions of dollars via new stock market listings later this year. The yards hope to capitalize on the start

June 16, 2021
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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
sekura leader car carrier
Environment

NYK Reveals Plans for a Dozen LNG-Fueled Car Carriers

Japanese shipping company NYK has announced plans to build a dozen LNG-fueled pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) with deliveries starting in 2025. The company

June 15, 2021
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Monday, June 14, 2021
philly shipyard
Shipbuilding

U.S. Shipyards Support $42.4 Billion in GDP -Report

Private shipyards in the United States support $42.4 billion in gross domestic product and provide more than 107,000 direct jobs, according to new report

June 14, 2021
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Thursday, June 10, 2021
offshore wind feeder vessel
Offshore

Green Shipping Line Selects Designer for Jones Act Offshore Wind Feeder Vessels

U.S.-based Green Shipping Line has announced an agreement with European marine engineer DEKC Maritime (DEKC) for the design of offshore wind shuttle vessels to

June 10, 2021
Total Views: 3121

Wednesday, June 9, 2021
samsung heavy industries
Environment

Samsung Heavy Industries Sets Sights on Nuclear Powered Ships to Combat Climate Change

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries has announced plans to develop nuclear power plant technology for ships as the industry seeks ways to reduce

June 9, 2021
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