Wreckdock, a Jubail-based offshore vessel recycling company, has revealed plans to develop a safe and sustainable facility in Saudi Arabia for the circular demolition of vessels. The company plans to build four drydocks from 350 meters to 500 meters long with eight quays equipped with heavy-duty cra
Maersk, the Danish container shipping major, has announced the design details of its first methanol-powered vessel. The company shared photos of the vessel’s design on its social media channels, showing off the feeder vessel from multiple angles. This is a significant milestone for the company and t
Guangzhou Shipbuilding International Co., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has secured a contract for the construction of three dual-fuel vehicle carriers continuing its winning streak in the sector. The order involves the construction of three 8,600 CEU pure car truck ca
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Norwegian maritime technology group Kongsberg Maritime (KM) have signed an agreement for the development of autonomous LNG carriers. Under the joint development agreement, the companies aim to develop a 174,000 cbm next-generation LNG carri
In 2023, the world’s top eleven ocean carriers, which include nine members from three global alliances as well as ZIM and Wan Hai Lines, are set to add a whopping 89 large mainline container ships to their fleets, according to Alphaliner. This development is poised to have a significant impact on th
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s top shipbuilder, has won a contract from Dutch logistics company Samskip for the design and construction of two zero-emission feeder container vessels. The project, which includes an option for two more vessels, represents one of the world’s first zero-emission
Arab Maritime Petroleum Transport Company (AMPTC) has placed an order for the construction of two very large gas carriers at South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The two VLGCs are slated for delivery by the end of August 2026, HHI’s parent, Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (KSOE) said
Taiwanese shipping company Wisdom Marine Lines has returned to Namura Shipbuilding for two 40,000 dwt bulk carriers. The company revealed that it would be paying around $33 million per unit at the Japanese yard, bringing the total cost of the order to around $66 million. The duo is slated for delive
SH Diana, a hybrid diesel-electric expedition ship being built for the British cruise line Swan Hellenic, has completed its sea trials. The ship’s builder, Finnish Helsinki Shipyard, confirmed in its social media update that the SH Diana returned from a “successful shakedown cruise” on Sunday evenin
China’s Wuhu Shipyard has launched construction on SAL Heavy Lift’s first two carbon-neutral heavy lift ships, the shipbuilder revealed. The two 14,600 dwt vessels form part of a fleet of a total of six Orca-class vessels which will be equipped with dual-fuel engines able to run on methanol. SAL Hea
Greek shipping major Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has placed orders for the construction of two scrubber-fitted environmentally designed Suezmax tankers in South Korea. The company did not disclose the name of the yard, however, previous market reports indicate that the builder is Hyundai Heavy In
American transportation and logistics company Matson has confirmed plans to convert the main engine of its 2019-built container ship Kaimana Hila to run on LNG. The ship’s engine will be converted from an MAN B&W S90ME-C10.5 unit to a dual-fuel ME-GI unit that can run on LNG. The retrofit of the 3,6
Guangzhou Shipbuilding International, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has delivered the fifth LNG dual-fuel crude oil/product tanker to the Bank of Communications Financial Leasing (Bocomm Leasing).
Netherlands-based Elegant Exit Company (EEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spain’s Astander Shipyard to collaborate on ship recycling initiatives. Located at the southern end of the Port of Santander, Northern coast of Spain, Astander is a shipyard with 130 years of expertise i
