
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has secured a contract to deliver power systems for eight new diesel-electric bulk carriers being built for Wilson ASA at Udupi Cochin Shipyard in India.

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has completed one-third of its multi-fuel Aurora-class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) fleet with the addition of the fourth unit, Höegh Sunlight.

Described as the maritime industry’s “exceptional newbuilding year”, 2024 yielded a record number of LNG-fueled ship deliveries, according to the latest data from DNV’s AFI platform.

Dutch shipping company Pot Scheepvaart has ordered another 6,340 dwt multipurpose ship at compatriot shipyard Royal Bodewes.

The Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has unveiled two major infrastructure projects worth ₹570 billion (about $6.6 billion) aimed at enhancing the capacity of Kandla Port in Gujarat, a state on the west coast of India. As disclosed, the initiative encompasses a ₹300

CLdN has contracted Elomatic to install tunnel thruster technology on two new hybrid RoRo vessels.

The global containership order book hit a new record in 2024 as the sector prepares to replace aging ships that are not compliant with new environmental regulations. On the other hand, the scrapping volumes are steadily declining, falling in the last three years well below average figures.

The year 2024 was marked by innovative projects in the maritime industry which witnessed the increased adoption of various wind propulsion solutions. Toward year’s end, a ‘revolutionary’ new solar sails-equipped cruise ship concept hit the headlines.

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo has cut the first steel for a 46,000 cbm liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier which will be equipped with an ammonia dual-fuel engine.

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has taken delivery of the third multi-fuel Aurora-class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) from China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) Haimen Shipyard.

Belgian shipping company EXMAR has named the first two of six dual-fuel LPG/ammonia midsize gas carriers (MGCs) ordered through its joint venture with Seapeak.

American ocean carrier Seaboard Marine has launched its new LNG-powered V-Class containership, Seaboard Verde.

China Shipbuilding Trading (CSTC), part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has closed 2024 by receiving a new order for two 82,600-ton bulk carriers.

Chinese shipbuilder Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), has delivered Seascout, a 114,000 dwt tanker newbuilding, to Greek shipping company Thenamaris.