A subcontractor died in an equipment accident at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Gunsan Shipyard. Authorities are investigating the incident, while panel factory assembly lines remain suspended.
Japan and the United States have launched joint R&D on AI shipbuilding robotics and a simulation platform, while discussing demonstration methods for shipyards in both countries.
Chinese shipbuilders recorded a 173% rise in newbuilding orders by tonnage in the first half of 2026, exceeding the previous full-year all-time record.
Hanwha Ocean, HD KSOE and Samsung Heavy Industries are expanding U.S. cooperation in naval ship design, digital shipyards, autonomous vessels, workforce training and supply chains.
Samsung Heavy Industries and Sargent & Lundy will develop a standardised floating SMR platform covering licensing, construction planning, marine deployment and US market entry.
VARD will design and build two VARD 9 601 buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessels for Trinity House under a contract worth more than €220 million, with delivery scheduled in 2029.
HD Hyundai and Kiewit Offshore Services have signed a partnership agreement to pursue U.S. shipbuilding opportunities, including ship block and module fabrication.
Bangladesh has approved the $1 billion Matarbari Green Dockyard proposal in principle and sent it for technical and financial appraisal.
Hanwha Ocean is extending digital production systems and welding robots from its Geoje smart yard to Hanwha Philly Shipyard alongside a $5 billion infrastructure programme.
