A draft shows the European Commission will propose “Made in EU” measures, urging public buyers to consider sustainability and EU origin, with EIB finance seen as a demand driver.
Samsung Heavy Industries and QSTS signed an agreement in Doha to start with retrofits and after-market services while reviewing decarbonization, energy-saving systems and onboard carbon-capture options.
Seatrium completes the S$65 million ($51.2m) sale of its Brownsville, Texas AmFELS yard to a Karpowership-related party, shifting its U.S. focus to engineering and technology support.
Official data released on Monday shows China led global shipbuilding in 2025 with 53.69 million DWT output, taking 69% of new orders and 66.8% of pending orders.
GTT signed with HD KSOE to supply liquid cargo tank design for four 200,000 m³ LNG carriers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with deliveries planned from Q3 2028 to Q1 2029.
Canada’s defence procurement secretary toured Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje yard, reviewing the KSS-III submarine proposed for CPSP and related Canadian industrial partnerships.
Korean shipbuilders are gaining an edge over China by stressing early, on-time delivery as freight rates soften. SCFI fell to 1,457.86, while faster handovers and dock expertise help win new orders.
ORIX-backed Sakura Ocean forms a Japan-based shipowning platform and plans three domestic newbuilds—one each at Imabari, Tsuneishi, and Onomichi—for delivery by 2030.
Jiangnan Shipyard secured a contract to build four 175,000 m³ LNG carriers for Shell charter, owned by Minsheng Financial Leasing, with delivery scheduled for 2028–2029.
