ZPMC has reached a major milestone in building its deepwater jack-up crane vessel, featuring 142 m legs, a 1,600 t revolving jib crane and a large load-bearing spud can.
ZPMC has shipped the jacket foundation for the Sanshan Island offshore converter station, a key part of China’s first offshore wind flexible HVDC transmission project.
The Suez Canal Authority and the International Chamber of Shipping signed an MoU and expanded cooperation as Red Sea security risks continued to reduce canal traffic and disrupt trade flows.
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping for the remaining Lebanon ceasefire period, easing pressure after more than six weeks of disruption.
Japanese shipyards have secured enough export orders to keep berths occupied through 2029, with bulk carriers leading the order book and alternative-fuel vessel work continuing.
A Massachusetts judge has temporarily blocked GE Vernova from exiting its service contract with Vineyard Wind, citing the developer’s reliance on the supplier’s specialized turbine knowledge.
ModuSpec has secured about £450,000 in shipyard-based rig intake and inspection projects covering two drillships and two jack-up rigs, with work spanning Las Palmas, Croatia and Pointe-Noire ahead of offshore drilling campaigns in Europe and Africa.
Astro Offshore has added Astro Atlas, a 97 m DP2 support vessel, to expand subsea capability, enter ultra-deepwater operations and support work in Europe.
Seaspan has ordered four 65,200-tonnes open-hatch multipurpose vessels at New Dayang Shipbuilding for delivery in 2029, marking its first entry into the segment as it continues to broaden its leasing platform beyond its traditional containership business.
