ECKSHIP Plans Up to Six Heavy Lift Newbuildings
10, June 2026
ECKSHIP has confirmed a newbuilding programme for up to six 15,200 dwt heavy lift vessels, with deliveries set to begin in Q2 2028.
Heavy Transport
Boskalis Completes Twin Transport for Lucayan Dry Dock
9, June 2026
Boskalis has completed a twin transport operation from Qingdao to Freeport using White Marlin and Blue Marlin for sections of the Lucayan floating dry dock.
SAL Delivers Third Orca Class Vessel MV Patricia
9, June 2026
SAL has taken delivery of MV Patricia, the third vessel in its next-generation Orca Class fleet. The vessel will soon begin its maiden voyage, transporting wind energy equipment from Asia to Europe.
Fujian Shipping Orders Four Heavylift Vessels
9, June 2026
Fujian Shipping Group has ordered four 62,000 dwt multipurpose heavylift vessels at Nantong Xiangyu, adding project cargo capability to its fleet renewal programme.
COSCO Completes Qingzhou HVDC Float-Over
6, June 2026
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has completed the transport and float-over installation of the offshore converter platform for the Qingzhou V & VII offshore wind project in China.
BigLift Ships LNG Parts for Green Pearl
5, June 2026
BigLift Shipping completed two Italian heavy-lift shipments for the LNG bunker vessel Green Pearl, moving cryogenic tanks and a canopy with Poolgracht and Palmgracht.
AAL Shipping Completes Houston Power Equipment Delivery
4, June 2026
AAL Shipping completed a 12,000 freight-tonne power equipment delivery to Houston for a major U.S. natural gas power project, using AAL Kobe’s heavy-lift capability.
Boskalis’ Black Marlin to Transport World’s Largest Battery-Electric Ship
3, June 2026
Boskalis’ semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Black Marlin is heading to Tasmania to transport the world’s largest battery-electric ship, Hull 096, to South America.
SAL Expands South America Presence with Argentina Appointment
1, June 2026
SAL has appointed Pablo Ottonelli as Business Development Manager for Argentina, strengthening its South American presence and supporting project cargo, heavy lift and breakbulk transportation across the region.
