Fujian Highton Development has ordered two additional 62,000 dwt multipurpose heavylift vessels at Taizhou Kouan Shipbuilding, taking its newbuilding series at the yard to nine ships.
Korea and Japan are seeking to resume director-level shipbuilding talks this year as China expands its global industry presence and the two countries see a growing need for cooperation.
Cadeler has ordered two T-class offshore wind installation vessels from COSCO Shipping Offshore in Qidong, China, for approximately EUR 805 million, with delivery scheduled for 2030 and 2031.
ZPMC has shipped and installed a 1,700-tonne offshore substation topside for Phase 1 of the 304 MW Tangshan Laoting Yuetuo Island Offshore Wind Farm in Hebei, China.
Dajin Heavy Industry has delivered KING TWO, its second 40,000 DWT heavy deck carrier for transporting monopiles, jackets and floating foundations for offshore wind projects.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines has taken delivery of WIND WHALE, Japan’s first coastal module carrier for offshore wind foundation components, at Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering in China.
COSL has opened a tender for the basic design of four Chinese-flagged jack-up rigs rated for 60.96 m water depth, with an upgrade option for operations in up to 121.92 m.
Sea1 Offshore has launched Sea1 Diamond, the first of four 120 m Offshore Energy Support Vessels being built by COSCO Shipping for delivery from 2027.
China rejected U.S. claims that inspections of Panama-flagged ships amount to maritime coercion, saying the checks follow international rules and reflect vessel safety incidents.
