K Line Names LNG Canada Carrier
21, May 2026
K Line has named the 174,000 cbm LNG carrier Diamond Gas Jade at Samsung Heavy Industries for use in the LNG Canada project in British Columbia.
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Samsung Heavy Wins $756 million LNG Carrier Deal
20, May 2026
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a $756 million order from Seapeak for three 174,000 m³ LNG carriers scheduled for delivery in 2029.
AI Robots Target Shipyard Rework
20, May 2026
Researchers are developing AI-powered robots to scan ships during construction, compare work against digital twins and help shipyards detect build errors earlier.
Marco Polo Marine Plans Shipyard Spin-Off
19, May 2026
Marco Polo Marine plans to separate and list its shipyard business through a proposed reverse takeover transaction valued at up to S$139.0 million.
BW LNG Orders Three-Tank LNG Carriers
18, May 2026
BW LNG, part of BW Group, has ordered two more LNG carriers at HD Hyundai Samho, while TMS Cardiff Gas is linked to a separate Samsung LNG carrier deal.
HJ Shipbuilding Hands Over First 7,900 TEU Green Container Ship
15, May 2026
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction delivered its first 7,900 TEU green container ship, NAVIOS CYAN, more than two months ahead of schedule for Navios Maritime Partners.
Davie Defense Secures $3.5 Billion U.S. Arctic Cutter Contract
14, May 2026
Davie Defense finalized a $3.5 billion contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard, with construction split between Finland and Texas under the broader U.S. Arctic fleet expansion strategy.
South Korea Sets Out K-Shipbuilding Vision
14, May 2026
South Korea announced its K-Shipbuilding Future Vision, including public vessel orders, KRW 525 billion in technology investment and KRW 16 trillion in trade finance.
VARD Adds Floating Dock Capacity
12, May 2026
VARD will add a new floating dock at Vard Langsten to strengthen newbuilding, conversion and service capacity, with completion targeted for Q3 2027.
