Shipbuilding

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


Thursday, June 24, 2021
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
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
Shipbuilding

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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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
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
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
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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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
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
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

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
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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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Saturday, June 5, 2021
Shipbuilding

Italian SuperYacht Stock Launches IPO

by Giulia Segreti (Reuters) – Luxury yacht maker The Italian Sea Group said on Friday it completed its initial public offering (IPO), setting a price of

June 5, 2021
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Offshore

Eneti (Ex-Scorpio Bulkers) in Planning Stages for Jones Act-Compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Eneti Inc. on Tuesday revealed plans it has entered into a binding agreement for the construction of one Wind Turbine Installation Vessel (WTIV), as well as

May 11, 2021
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Global Mercy, The World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship, on sea trials
Shipbuilding

World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship Passes Sea Trials

Mercy Ships announced this week that the world’s largest civilian hospital ship Global Mercy has now completed deep water sea trials, one of the final

May 10, 2021
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Friday, May 7, 2021
ClassNK Issues Approval in Principle for Large Liquefied Hydrogen Cargo Containment System
Environment

ClassNK Issues Approval in Principle for Large Liquefied Hydrogen Cargo Containment System

Japan-based classification society ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle to Kawasaki Heavy Industries for the design of a cargo containment system for

May 7, 2021
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Shipbuilding

Shipyards in China’s Repair Hub Ban Arrivals from India

By Elizabeth Low and Alfred Cang (Bloomberg) — Shipyards in the Chinese coastal city of Zhoushan have banned vessels that called at or changed crews in

May 7, 2021
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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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Shipbuilding

Canada Promises Two Arctic Icebreakers in Pre-Election Job Boost

By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, May 6 (Reuters) – Canada on Thursday promised to build two Arctic ice breakers and create hundreds of jobs in two politically

May 6, 2021
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Shipbuilding

New Foss Tug to Use Autonomous Systems for West Coast Tanker Escort and Ship Assists

A new harbor tug for Seattle-based Foss Maritime is set become the first vessel of its kind in the United States to use autonomous systems in real-world

May 6, 2021
Total Views: 3114

Monday, May 3, 2021
Offshore

Singapore-Based Sembcorp Marine Faces COVID-19 Headwinds, Skilled Worker Shortage

Singapore-based marine and offshore engineering Sembcorp Marine expects losses to continue this year as it faces COVID-19 constraints and a shortage of skilled

May 3, 2021
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