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Friday, January 5, 2024
Illustration of the CSOVs. Image courtesy Ulstein Verft
Offshore

Ulstein Secures Order for Wind Farm CSOVs from J.P. Morgan

Norwegian shipbuilder Ulstein has announced that it has received an order for two wind farm Construction Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) from institutional

January 5, 2024
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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
An illustration of the 400 class Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSVs). Image courtesy Hornbeck Offshore via Eastern Shipbuilding
Offshore

Eastern Shipbuilding to Complete Construction of High-Spec Offshore Vessels for Hornbeck

Eastern Shipbuilding Group has announced a contract to complete the construction of two ultra high-spec 400 class Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSVs) for

January 3, 2024
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
X-Press Feeders' first dual-fuel ship, Eco Maestro. Photo courtesy X-Press Feeders
Environment

X-Press Feeders Reveals First Green Methanol-Powered Ship

Singapore-based X-Press Feeders is providing new details on its first dual-fuel vessels powered by green methanol. The company aims to create “green

December 12, 2023
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Monday, December 11, 2023
An illustration for the VARD 9 15 design cable layer and construction vessel for Toyo Construction. Image courtesy VARD
Shipbuilding

VARD Signs Contract for Customized Hybrid Cable Layer with Toyo Construction

Norwegian shipbuilder VARD, a subsidiary of Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri, has announced that it has signed a $200 million contract with Japanese

December 11, 2023
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Thursday, December 7, 2023
An illustration of Deltamarin's 11,000 CEU car carrier design
Shipbuilding

World’s Largest Car Carrier Design Receives Approval in Principle

Naval architecture firm Deltamarin has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from DNV for the design of a 11,000 CEU pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), making

December 7, 2023
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
PCTC Signing. Image courtesy CNW Group/Atlas Corp.
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Orders Up to Ten LNG-Fueled Car Carriers, Expanding Into New Market

Seaspan Corporation, a leading containership owner and operator, is venturing into the car carrier market with an order for up to ten large LNG-fueled Pure Car

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

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
Total Views: 1244

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
oil tanker
Shipbuilding

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
Total Views: 2178

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
Total Views: 1225

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
Total Views: 4787

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
Total Views: 3186

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
Total Views: 2459

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
Total Views: 3543

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

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
Total Views: 3793

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

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
Total Views: 4339

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
Total Views: 2955
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