France-based classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has greenlit the design of a 25,000 cbm liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel developed by China’s major Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding. As informed, the approval in principle (AiP) for the ship was granted in Milan, Italy, at a recent mariti
UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for a new very large gas carrier (VLGC) design that features a forward accommodation block and integration of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS).
Los Angeles-headquartered electric boat manufacturing startup Arc has inked a $160 million contract with compatriot marine company Curtin Maritime for eight hybrid-electric ship assist tugboats. As disclosed, the tug octet—part of a privately funded project—is set to be constructed in collaboration
Germany’s engine maker Everllence (formerly MAN Energy Solutions) has initiated a strategic collaboration with Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine Division and HD Hyundai Mipo, part of the South Korean Hyundai Group, to develop a next-generation ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier.
Italian shipping player Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Auckland, the second of seven ammonia-ready pure car & truck carriers ordered at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) and China Shipbuilding Trading Company (CSTC) – two companies part of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limit
UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and South Korean shipbuilding player HD Hyundai Mipo have revealed a joint development project (JDP) to design a 22,000 cubic meter (cbm) LNG bunkering vessel.
The green transition in Denmark’s maritime sector took an important step forward on September 9, 2025, as Denmark’s – and Svitzer’s – first electric tugboat was named at a ceremony in Copenhagen.
Finland-based technology major Wärtsilä has clinched a contract to supply a fully integrated electric propulsion system with waterjets for a pair of new high-speed catamaran ferries being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. As informed, Wärtsilä is set to provide the integrated propulsion sy
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society ABS for its design development of a 30,000 cubic meter (cbm) LNG carrying and bunkering vessel.
Türkiye’s shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has launched the third fully electric tug built for state-owned crude oil and natural gas company BOTAŞ.
Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard has held a keel laying ceremony for the fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Icon-class cruise ship being built for U.S.-based cruise company Royal Caribbean.
Florida-headquartered expedition cruise ship owner SunStone Ships, part of SunStone Maritime Group, has welcomed with open arms the seventh and final Infinity Class series unit, the Douglas Mawson. As disclosed, the cruise vessel was handed over in Haimen, China, by China Merchants Heavy Industries
Van Oord has completed the installation of 109 inter-array cables, which marks the conclusion of its full scope of work on the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK. Approximately 360 kilometers of inter-array cables have been installed and tested, connecting the wind farms’ 100 14 MW turbines t
Dutch shipowner Royal Wagenborg has marked a new milestone in the construction of its sixth 14,000 dwt energy-efficient EasyMax multipurpose vessel. As divulged, in the first stretch of September, the bow section of the ship—which is being built by compatriot shipyard Royal Niestern Sander—was trans
