Samsung Heavy Industries and General Dynamics NASSCO held talks at the Geoje shipyard on 15 April 2026 to discuss practical cooperation measures, including the U.S. Navy’s NGLS project.
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has secured an order to supply cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for two very large ethane carriers under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in South Korea for a Malaysian owner. Equipment delivery is scheduled for March 2027.
DSIC ChangXing Shipyard has adopted its new name and set out a development plan focused on ship repair, offshore projects, module fabrication, and special vessel newbuilding in Dalian.
Hengli Heavy Industries is installing three record-scale gantry cranes in Dalian, enabling ultra-large module assembly and boosting shipbuilding efficiency by over 50%.
Hanwha Ocean and Irving Shipbuilding discussed broader naval cooperation in Halifax, covering sustainment, workforce developm
NYK is applying a full 3D platform to the design and construction of a new crew transfer vessel, using digital modeling and 3D scanning to improve layout accuracy, reduce rework, and support inspection and maintenance efficiency after entry into service.
Japan is backing a shipbuilding recovery plan through funding, automation and consolidation, targeting annual output of 18 million gross tons by 2035.
India’s shipbuilding sector is expanding with naval demand, export orders and policy support. For Korean shipbuilders facing high labour costs and limited production bases, India is emerging as a possible partner for cost relief and future capacity expansion.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries issued a formal apology after a fatal fire aboard ROKS Hong Beom-do at its Ulsan shipyard. The case also involved a revised major accident disclosure during rescue operations and is likely to remain under investigation.
