Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards signed an MOU to restore large-scale shipbuilding in Ontario, alongside an LOI with Mohawk College to build an in-yard training hub supporting future naval programmes.
CMA CGM signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard for six 1,700 TEU LNG-powered feeder containerships, with first delivery due February 2029 and Indian registration expected.
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) issued AIPs for five Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. projects spanning LNGCs, an LNG FSRU, a ULEC, OCC-ready design and 3D classification.
HD Hyundai Samho launched a humanoid PoC to assess ROI, power needs and payload for basic welding and simple transport tasks, working with HD Hyundai Robotics and LG CNS.
Australia will spend A$3.9 billion ($2.8 billion) to progress the Osborne shipyard build in South Australia for AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines, with total costs projected at A$30 billion.
Siemens will build an integrated digital platform for HD KSOE to connect design-to-production workflows, supporting HD Hyundai’s “Future of Shipyard” program targeted for completion by 2030.
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics start a four-year partnership to develop a humanoid welding robot for shipyards, with on-site tests due by end-2026 at Sestri Ponente.
VARD launched NB 977, the first hybrid OECV for Island Offshore, at its Brăila yard on 9 February. The 120 m vessel will support IMR, subsea construction and offshore operations.
HJ Shipbuilding & Construction secured added MRO scope for USNS Amelia Earhart at its Busan Yeongdo yard after a U.S. Navy visit, expanding tasks beyond the original contract.
