Shipbuilding

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


Friday, August 9, 2013
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News

Aker and Crowley Announce Partnership to Build up to 8 Jones Act Tankers

Aker Philadelphia Shipyard (APSI) and Crowley Corporation have announced today a partnership to build four Jones Act-compliant, 50,000 dwt, 330,000-barrel

August 9, 2013
Total Views: 67

Wednesday, August 7, 2013
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Engineering News

China’s Yangzijiang Navigates Rough Seas, But Raises Warning Signal

By Rujun Shen SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Ltd, China’s second-largest listed shipbuilder, is standing tall in

August 7, 2013
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, August 6, 2013
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Chairman, Hu Wenming
News

China’s State Shipyards Help Widen Lead Over Korea in Orders

Aug. 7 (Bloomberg) — China widened its lead over South Korea as the world’s biggest shipbuilding nation as state-backed yards won contracts for

August 6, 2013
Total Views: 47

Sunday, August 4, 2013
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Engineering News

China’s State Council Issues Plan to Boost Shipbuilding Sector [UPDATE]

Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) — China issued a three-year plan to urge financial institutions to support its troubled shipbuilding industry, the world’s

August 4, 2013
Total Views: 64

Friday, August 2, 2013
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News

Incat Tasmania Enters Offshore Market with 70-Meter Fast Crew Transport Vessel

In the absence of significant demand for large high speed ferries, Incat Tasmania marks their entry into the offshore industry with the receipt of their latest

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 67

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News

Keppel FELS Makes it 66 With Latest Jack-Up Rig Order

Singapore-based rig builder Keppel FELS announced today they have secured their 66th jack-up rig newbuild contract since 2000.  Uruguayan firm, Parden Holden

August 2, 2013
Total Views: 125

Thursday, August 1, 2013
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Petronas To Build Fleet of LNG Ships

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s Petronas will directly procure newbuild liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships to bring down costs, the state

August 1, 2013
Total Views: 170

Wednesday, July 31, 2013
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News

Seadrill Signs for Another Pair of Friede & Goldman Jack-Ups from Dalian Shipbuilding

Seadrill Limited entered into new contracts today for the construction of two high specification jack-up drilling rigs at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore

July 31, 2013
Total Views: 88

rongsheng heavy industries
Finance

China Rongsheng to Issue $180 Million in Convertible Bonds

Rongsheng Heavy Industries announced in a stock filing today their plan to issue HK$1,400,000,000 (USD $180 million) in convertible bonds in an effort to help

July 31, 2013
Total Views: 36

Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Helix Q4000
News

Capitalizing on a Booming Well Intervention Market, Helix ESG Orders the Q7000

Houston-based deepwater well intervention firm, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE: HLX), has announced their plans to build the Q7000, their

July 30, 2013
Total Views: 76

Friday, July 26, 2013
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News

Teekay Orders Another Pair of LNG Carriers, Adds Options

Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (NYSE:TGP) has announced that it has exercised two of its three existing options with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering

July 26, 2013
Total Views: 55

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News

Dynagas Takes Delivery of Two Ice-Class LNG Carriers at HHI

The lead ships classed by Lloyd’s Register incorporate advanced design, containment and operational features as well as the ability to cope with the

July 26, 2013
Total Views: 69

Wednesday, July 24, 2013
MARAD Awards Nearly $10 Million in Grants to Small Shipyards
Shipbuilding

MARAD Awards Nearly $10 Million in Grants to Small Shipyards

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced Wednesday $9.46 million to help improve 12 shipyards in 10 states.

July 24, 2013
Total Views: 110

Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Chengxi Shipyard (Guangzhou) drilling rig
Engineering News

Chinese Shipyards Are Hard to Eliminate

One should not expect that shipyards in China will disappear so quickly. For the most part, shipyards in Jiangsu, China’s largest shipbuilding province,

July 23, 2013
Total Views: 23

Dalian shipbuilding
News

Banks Raise the Bar On Loans To China’s Shipyards

By Rujun Shen and Ruby Lian SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI, July 23 (Reuters) – Banks have tightened lending to Chinese shipyards, putting more pressure on an

July 23, 2013
Total Views: 29

Monday, July 22, 2013
hyundai heavy industries
News

New Ship Orders, China Demand Threaten Dry Cargo Recovery

By Keith Wallis SINGAPORE, July 22 (Reuters) – A flood of orders for new vessels and slower Chinese growth in demand for commodities could derail a

July 22, 2013
Total Views: 27

Friday, July 19, 2013
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News

Seadrill’s West Tellus Newbuild Gains $150 Million Contract from Chevron China

Seadrill’s West Tellus, a 6th generation drillship currently under construction at DSME, officially has work to do when it get’s delivered in

July 19, 2013
Total Views: 87

DSME Okpo Korea Daewoo shipbuilding
Engineering News

Korean Won Gains for Second Week on Shipbuilding Orders

July 19 (Bloomberg) — The won gained for a second week after South Korea’s shipbuilders won overseas orders and as the Federal Reserve calmed

July 19, 2013
Total Views: 44

Thursday, July 18, 2013
keppel
Engineering News

Keppel Leadership Changes Announced, CEOs to Step Down

Singapore-based rig builder, Keppel Corp and Keppel Offshore & Marine will have new leadership in 2014 as the current CEOs of both companies move on to

July 18, 2013
Total Views: 157

Monday, July 15, 2013
West Auriga seadrill drillship
News

Seadrill Pounces on Weak Shipbuilding Industry, Orders 4 More Drillships

Seadrill has announced today that it has signed contracts to build four new ultra-deepwater drillships from South Korean yards, DSME and Samsung Heavy

July 15, 2013
Total Views: 79