Shipbuilding

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


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
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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
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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
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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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
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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
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Monday, July 22, 2013
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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
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Friday, July 19, 2013
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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
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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
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
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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
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Monday, July 15, 2013
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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
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
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Court Approves China Rongsheng Legal Action To Reclaim $103 Million

HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, July 11 (Reuters) – A court has granted a unit of China Rongsheng Heavy Industries approval to proceed with legal action to reclaim

July 11, 2013
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
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New Tankers Ordered from COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard

COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard Co. has announced today a contract to build four 111,000 dwt tankers for an undisclosed a European ship owner as well as a contract to

July 10, 2013
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Volstad Shipping Orders $130 Million Subsea IMR Vessel

Volstad Shipping AS has signed a newbuild contract with Tersan Shipyard in Turkey for a new Subsea IMR and Construction Vessel. The vessel comes at a total

July 10, 2013
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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Bollinger Hires Retired USCG Captain Richard Murphy

Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. announced the appointment of Richard K. Murphy as a senior manager working on Coast Guard and other governmental programs at their

July 9, 2013
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Daewoo Shipbuilding Clinches $418 Million Boxship Order
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Daewoo Shipbuilding Clinches $418 Million Boxship Order

SEOUL, July 9 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has won an order worth 481.2 billion Korean won ($417.61

July 9, 2013
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Finance

In Dire Straits: Rongsheng Heavy Seeking Financial Support from Chinese Cities

(Bloomberg) — China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Ltd. is in talks with two coastal cities and government departments to secure financial

July 9, 2013
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Monday, July 8, 2013
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China Shipbuilding Wins $436 Million Jack-Up Order

China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) announced today that their subsidiary, Shanhaiguan Shipbuilding received an order for 2 new jack-up rigs with an

July 8, 2013
Total Views: 106

Sunday, July 7, 2013
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Finance

Is Struggling Shipbuilder China Rongsheng Too Big To Fail?

By Koh Gui Qing and Yimou Lee HONG KONG/BEIJING, July 8 (Reuters) – An appeal for government financial support from China’s biggest private

July 7, 2013
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Hyundai Heavy to Lift Prices on Demand as China Shipyards Falter

Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world’s biggest shipbuilder, plans to raise prices as demand for fuel-efficient vessels helps it skirt the global

July 7, 2013
Total Views: 57

Friday, July 5, 2013
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China Rongsheng, Symbol Of Shipping Downturn, Seeks Government Help

China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group, China's largest private shipbuilder, appealed for financial help from the Chinese government and big shareholders on

July 5, 2013
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