Japan Returns to LNG Carrier Construction
19, March 2026
Japan is moving to resume LNG carrier construction after seven years, supported by shipbuilder consolidation and a government-backed capacity expansion plan.
Blogs forMarch 19th, 2026
Police Investigate Death at HD Hyundai Shipyard
19, March 2026
A Vietnamese worker was found dead at an HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard on 18 March, and police are investigating the circumstances of the case.
Rosebank Drilling Nears Start
19, March 2026
Equinor is preparing to start drilling at Rosebank as Deepsea Atlantic nears mobilization for a major West of Shetland oil and gas development.
Ras Laffan Strike Causes Extensive Damage
19, March 2026
A missile strike on Ras Laffan Industrial City caused extensive damage, with QatarEnergy confirming fires at one of Qatar’s key gas processing and LNG export hubs.
Grannos Arrives in Eemshaven After Rotterdam Departure
19, March 2026
The jack-up production platform Grannos arrived in Eemshaven on 18 March 2026 under Wagenborg agency, completing its transfer from Rotterdam with support from three tugs.
Seatrium Secures Cruise Repair Work From Royal Caribbean Group
19, March 2026
Seatrium has signed a new agreement with Royal Caribbean Group covering cruise vessel inspections, repairs and upgrades in Singapore over the next several years. The deal includes work across the group’s global fleet and strengthens workload visibility for Seatrium’s local yards.
Coast Guard Probes Fatal Barge Confined Space Incident
19, March 2026
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a fatal confined space incident aboard the barge Waynehoe near Ketchikan, Alaska. Two crewmembers died and two others were reported in stable condition after the emergency.
Trump’s 60-Day Jones Act Waiver Draws Wider Maritime Opposition
19, March 2026
The Trump administration approved a 60-day Jones Act waiver for foreign-flagged domestic shipping, but U.S. maritime labor and shipping groups say the move will do little to lower fuel prices.
South Korea Seeks Support for Hanwha Philly Yard
19, March 2026
South Korea asked for tariff relief and policy backing for Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard as Seoul and Pennsylvania discussed permits, infrastructure, labor support, and wider shipbuilding growth.
