CSSC Starts World’s Largest LNG Carrier Build
10, June 2026
CSSC has started construction of the first QC-Max LNG carrier at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding under QatarEnergy’s record LNG ship order.
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Hanwha Ocean Tests Humanoid Robots for Shipyard Work
10, June 2026
Hanwha Ocean will test humanoid robots with AeiROBOT and NdotLight at its Geoje shipyard to assess Physical AI for risky and repetitive shipbuilding tasks.
Jiangnan Shipyard Unveils Nuclear Container Shipping Concept
9, June 2026
Jiangnan Shipyard has unveiled a Molten Salt Reactor container shipping complex concept linking vessels, ports, energy supply and cargo handling in a proposed zero-emission logistics network.
Samsung Heavy Industries launches Cedar FLNG
6, June 2026
Samsung Heavy Industries has launched Cedar FLNG at its Geoje shipyard, with delivery planned in the first half of 2028 after topside and LNG tank work.
Damen Expands Combi Freighter Range
5, June 2026
Damen Shipyards Group has expanded its Combi Freighter series with CF 6000 and CF 7000 designs, adding more capacity for mixed cargo trades.
Safeen Drydocks Secures Record $354m Orders
5, June 2026
Safeen Drydocks has secured record vessel construction contracts worth AED1.3 billion, covering 22 vessels for AD Ports Group and Nigeria’s Oilbank Logistics Services.
K Line Awards Four LNG-Fuelled Car Carrier Newbuildings
4, June 2026
K Line has ordered four LNG dual-fuel car carriers for European short-sea vehicle trades, with each vessel set to carry around 1,380 vehicles.
SK Shipping, HD Hyundai and LR Push Autonomous Ship Certification
4, June 2026
SK Shipping, HD Hyundai Group and Lloyd’s Register are developing a certifiable autonomous ship concept focused on transitional automation, reduced crew workload and future class approval.
Greece, US, and South Korea Back €1.35 Billion Elefsina Shipbuilding Expansion
3, June 2026
Project Trident will invest €1.35 billion in Elefsina Shipyards, with ONEX and Hanwha Ocean working to build a major Mediterranean shipbuilding and naval support hub.
