Inkfish Orders Nearly €700 Million Research Vessel from Vard
1, June 2026
Inkfish has ordered RV11000 from Vard, a 162 m deep-sea research vessel designed for mapping, coring, submarine support, and ROV work down to 11,000 m.
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HD Hyundai Builds Canada Shipyard Links for Submarine Bid
1, June 2026
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is expanding cooperation with Canadian shipyards as it seeks to win the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project with Hanwha Ocean.
BW LPG Orders Eight VLGCs in $940 Million Deal
1, June 2026
BW LPG has ordered eight 90,000 cu m panamax VLGCs from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in a $940 million fleet renewal move.
Samsung Heavy Industries Wins $667 Million Five-vessel Order
28, May 2026
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a $667 million order for five vessels, including one LNG carrier, two VLGCs and two crude oil tankers.
Meyer Werft Plans Fully Electric Cruise Ship for 2031
27, May 2026
Meyer Werft is planning a fully electric battery-powered cruise ship for possible delivery in 2031, using Corvus Energy technology and port-based charging.
VARD, Aas Mek Eye Norway Vessel Program
26, May 2026
VARD and Aas Mek. Verksted AS signed a letter of intent to explore cooperation linked to Norway’s planned standardized vessel procurement.
Staten Island Shipyard Blast Leaves One Dead, Injures Dozens of Responders
25, May 2026
A shipyard explosion in Staten Island left one civilian dead and injured more than 30 firefighters and emergency responders as investigators continue examining the cause of the fire and blast.
GTT Wins Three-Tank LNG Carrier Design Work
23, May 2026
GTT will design cargo tanks for four large-scale LNG carriers using a three-tank configuration, increasing capacity to 177,000 m3 while maintaining terminal compatibility.
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.
