shipbuilding

Shipbuilding news and shipyard orders – yard capacity, delivery timelines, construction pricing, orderbook trends by type, and newbuild contract awards.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013
China State Shipbuilding Corporation Chairman, Hu Wenming
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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
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
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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
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Friday, August 2, 2013
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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
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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: 143

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: 185

Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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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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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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Monday, July 15, 2013
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SBM Offshore, QGOG, and Partners Sign Major FPSO Deal

20-year charter contracts were executed last Friday by Brazilian offshore oil and gas subsidiary Tupi BV for the charter and operation of two new build FPSOs

July 15, 2013
Total Views: 133

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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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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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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: 130

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
Total Views: 55

Wednesday, July 3, 2013
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China State Shipbuilding Launches First Dual Fuel Harbor Tug

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has announced the launch of China’s first dual fuel harbor tug, the CNOOC 521,  from their Huangpu Shipyard.

July 3, 2013
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CIMC Places Order for Seven 8,800 TEU Containerships

China International Marine Containers Group (2039:HK) announced today they have signed a USD $595.00 million newbuild contract with Dalian Shipbuilding (DSIC)

July 3, 2013
Total Views: 105

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Scorpio Enters the Gas Transportation Market with $370 Million Newbuild Order

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) has announced a big investment into the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transportation sector. The product tanker owner has

July 3, 2013
Total Views: 136

Thursday, June 27, 2013
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Lloyd’s Register to Class Chinese-Built, Dual Fuel LNG Carriers

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed the classification contract for six 174,000 m3 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers to be built by Hudong Zhonghua

June 27, 2013
Total Views: 60

Friday, June 21, 2013
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COSCO to Build High-End Floating Accommodation Units at Nantong

COSCO Corporation announced today that COSCO (Nantong) Shipyard Co. Ltd. secured contracts from a Singapore firm for the conversion of two semi-completed hulls

June 21, 2013
Total Views: 27

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Gazprom Announces Plan to Build 13 Ice-Class LNG Carriers, New Strategic Partnerships

  In St. Petersburg, Russia, it was a day of signatures and handshakes as strategic partnerships were formed between Russian energy major Gazprom, JSC

June 21, 2013
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