The shipping industry is turning to ammonia, methanol, ethanol, and hydrogen as alternative fuels to meet IMO 2050 targets and EU ETS regulations, reshaping the future of shipbuilding.
Kenmare Resources has released an exclusive video capturing the 15,000 km journey of its two largest dredges from the Netherlands to the Moma mine in Mozambique.
Morimatsu has delivered 8,000 tons of heavy columns, including a 120-meter propane–propylene fractionator, from China to Saudi Aramco’s Amiral Project in Jubail. The milestone marks the first acceptance of large-scale Chinese-manufactured towers by Aramco.
Boskalis’ semi-submersible vessel Blue Marlin is transporting a 41,000-ton Floating Production Unit from China to Angola for Congo’s first natural gas liquefaction project, showcasing the company’s offshore heavy transport expertise.
Jumbo Maritime has successfully delivered a 685-tonne shiploader to QatarEnergy’s sulphur terminal in Ras Laffan, completing a major infrastructure upgrade as part of the North Field Expansion Project.
Roll Group has completed one of the largest heavy module transport projects in Oman’s Sohar Fabrication Yard, moving 22 oversized structures with zero incidents. The record-setting operation underscores the company’s expertise in heavy transport and engineering.
China continues to dominate global shipbuilding despite new U.S. port fees, according to a CSIS report. The analysis highlights that Chinese shipyards account for over half of new vessel orders in 2025, underscoring Beijing’s resilience against Washington’s trade measures.
Brazil’s antitrust authority CADE is reviewing the Saipem–Subsea 7 merger as Petrobras, ExxonMobil, and TechnipFMC warn of competition risks in subsea and PLSV markets.
Noble Corporation has secured a new offshore drilling contract in Ghana with Amni International Petroleum for the drillship Noble Venturer, set to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.
