A Cambodian worker died after a 1 t ship block toppled at a Daebul Industrial Complex shipyard in Sourth Korea on 28 February. Police and labor authorities are investigating.
Ocean Yield and NYK have made effective an eight-ship 200,000 cbm LNG carrier programme at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, valued at about $2.08 billion, with delivery expected by 2029.
The White House has issued a 34-page Maritime Action Plan aimed at strengthening the U.S. merchant fleet and expanding domestic shipbuilding and repair capacity. The document follows an executive order
Hanwha Philly Shipyard agreed to pay $900,000 to settle a class action over on-site commuting walking time. Court approval is sought, with $603,000 net damages distributed across about 752 workers.
Hanwha Ocean receives a Chevron Mediterranean award to fabricate added modules for Israel’s offshore Leviathan expansion, following development support that began in Q3 2024.
ONEX Shipyards and Technology and Hanwha Power Systems signed a deal to expand U.S. cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime energy production and regasification units, with added work in efficiency and storage.
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued two lists covering 40 Japanese entities—20 under export controls and 20 on a watch list—restricting dual-use items and naming MHI subsidiaries, IHI and Japan Marine United.
Nam Cheong wins $64.5 million to build four 60 m OSVs—two unmanned ROLCs and two DSVs—at its Sarawak yard, with deliveries set for 2H2027 and early 2028.
Fincantieri and VARD sign a new contract with Orange Marine to design two additional VARD 9 03 cable-laying vessels, to be built at Colombo Dockyard PLC.
