Seatrium has secured its ninth FSRU conversion for Karpowership, with Arctic Voyager set to become LNGT Akdeniz for Kinetics and delivery targeted for Q3 2028.
Namura Shipbuilding plans to absorb Imari Steel Center on 1 April 2027, combining steel handling, processing and quality assurance to support further growth in its newbuilding business.
Mitsubishi plans a ¥100 billion expansion in Shimonoseki, with a new hull-block plant targeted for operation in 2030 and government subsidies expected to cover up to ¥40 billion.
Jianglong Shipbuilding has secured an approximately $40 million order for two 78 m offshore supply vessels, with deliveries due in June and August 2028. The customer’s identity has not been disclosed.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has completed DNV Detailed Design Verification for its standard 500MW offshore substation, establishing the OSS as a Ready-to-Build platform.
Hanwha Ocean’s $499.6 million LNG carrier contract covers two ships for delivery by November 2029. Shipping reports name Zodiac Maritime as the buyer and describe options for another pair.
The UK will build three floating docks for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and a new Cefas research vessel at British shipyards under major domestic shipbuilding programmes.
Japan and the U.S. are advancing joint AI shipbuilding robotics development, including hull mock-up testing, high-precision sensors and virtual shipyard simulation in Michigan.
Samsung Heavy Industries has concluded its 2026 wage talks with a 5.2% base-pay increase, KRW 7 million in incentives and a revised performance bonus formula.
