China Expands LNG Shipbuilding Push
30, April 2026
China has added a fifth LNG carrier builder with Celsius Georgetown, intensifying competition with Korean yards as orders rise, prices tighten and technology gaps narrow.
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US Sanctions on Hengli Refinery Put Sister Shipyard Under Scrutiny
30, April 2026
U.S. sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery have raised compliance questions for Hengli Heavy Industry Group, although the Dalian shipyard has not been directly named as a sanctions target.
South Korea Links Shipbuilding and Shipping Strategy
29, April 2026
South Korea launches a national council to connect shipbuilding and shipping, with LNG cooperation and AI autonomous vessel plans.
Seatrium Settles Brazil Probe for $110m
28, April 2026
Seatrium avoids prosecution in Singapore after court approval of a $110m DPA linked to Brazil’s Operation Car Wash probe.
VARD Launches First Windward Offshore CSOV
28, April 2026
VARD has launched the first CSOV for Windward Offshore, featuring battery-hybrid propulsion and green methanol readiness for offshore wind operations.
Hanwha Shipbuilder Deal Faces Longer FTC Limits
28, April 2026
South Korea’s antitrust regulator extended corrective measures on Hanwha’s shipbuilder acquisition until 2029, citing remaining competition risks.
Hanwha Philly Shipyard Targets 10,000 Hires
28, April 2026
Hanwha Philly Shipyard plans to hire up to 10,000 workers over five years to expand US shipbuilding capacity.
HD Hyundai Pushes Digital Shipbuilding
24, April 2026
HD Hyundai is advancing digital twins, autonomous navigation and AI robotics to improve shipbuilding productivity and shipyard efficiency.
HD Hyundai Heavy Lands Swedish Icebreaker Order
22, April 2026
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries secured a $348.9 million order from the Swedish Maritime Administration to build a Polar Class 4 icebreaker for delivery by 2029.
