Germany has added shipbuilding to its Large-Scale Guarantee Program, allowing shipyards to seek state-backed support for major orders and easing pressure on upfront financing for large vessel construction.
Shipowners are skipping or rescheduling ship-naming ceremonies at South Korean shipyards as the United States-Iran war disrupts vessel operations, flight schedules and event attendance linked to the Middle East.
South Korea’s Justice Ministry plans visa changes to attract more skilled foreign technicians to shipbuilding as yards face labor shortages and Ulsan’s regional visa pilot remains under review.
Slovenia’s Iskra Group agreed to acquire Croatian shipyard 3. Maj Rijeka 1905 for €6.7 million after submitting the sole bid in a privatisation tender.
Seatrium completed the S$22 million sale of its Karimun Island yard in Indonesia, consolidating operations at Batam as part of a wider non-core asset divestment plan.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. has delivered State of Maine, the third National Security Multi-Mission Vessel and the first major vessel completed by the yard under the Hanwha name.
Semco Maritime and Zamakona Yards have launched Las Palmas Shipyard as a single service base for rig upgrades, vessel repair, and offshore modification projects, targeting operators across the Atlantic, West Africa, and Europe.
Strategic Marine has delivered the first two Supa Swath vessels to Mainprize Offshore under a six-vessel programme signed at Seawork 2024, supporting offshore renewables operations and planned fleet expansion in Europe.
GTT has received an order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of one 180,000 m³ LNG carrier for a European shipowner, with delivery expected in 2028.
