US Navy Reviews Asian Shipbuilding
4, May 2026
The US Navy is reviewing whether shipyards in South Korea and Japan could help support future warship design and production.
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U.S. Cargo Demand Builds Capacity Abroad
1, May 2026
U.S. cargo demand continues to support global shipping capacity, but much of the resulting shipbuilding strength is accumulating overseas.
Halifax Launches First Coast Guard AOPS
30, April 2026
Halifax Shipyard has launched the future CCGS Donjek, the Canadian Coast Guard’s first AOPS, supporting fleet renewal, Arctic operations and Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.
CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering Q1 Profit Surges on Shipbuilding Gains
30, April 2026
CSSC Offshore and Marine Engineering (COMEC) reported strong Q1 2026 results, with revenue rising 56.1% and profit more than doubling, supported by improved efficiency and shipbuilding milestone payments.
Poland Launches Floating Dock Modules
30, April 2026
Two large floating dock modules have been launched in Szczecin for Gryfia Marine Ship Repair Yard, moving the delayed 240 m Dock No. 8 project toward planned delivery in July 2027.
China Expands LNG Shipbuilding Push
30, April 2026
China has added a fifth LNG carrier builder with Celsius Georgetown, intensifying competition with Korean yards as orders rise, prices tighten and technology gaps narrow.
US Sanctions on Hengli Refinery Put Sister Shipyard Under Scrutiny
30, April 2026
U.S. sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery have raised compliance questions for Hengli Heavy Industry Group, although the Dalian shipyard has not been directly named as a sanctions target.
South Korea Links Shipbuilding and Shipping Strategy
29, April 2026
South Korea launches a national council to connect shipbuilding and shipping, with LNG cooperation and AI autonomous vessel plans.
Seatrium Settles Brazil Probe for $110m
28, April 2026
Seatrium avoids prosecution in Singapore after court approval of a $110m DPA linked to Brazil’s Operation Car Wash probe.
