Novatek Sets Up Shipbuilding Unit
8, April 2026
Novatek has created Severny Inzhiniring, a shipbuilding subsidiary for ice-class LNG carriers and condensate tankers, as foreign yard access remains restricted.
LNG carriers
Nearly 50 Qatar LNG Carriers Sit Idle Across Asia
6, April 2026
Bloomberg, citing Kpler data, reported that nearly 50 LNG carriers used by Qatar are idle across Asia, representing at least 3.456 million tonnes of carrier capacity.
China Gains Ground in Shipbuilding
24, March 2026
China is widening its presence in global shipbuilding as vessel replacement demand drives a long order cycle. The shift is also increasing pressure on South Korean yards in tankers and LNG carriers.
Japan Returns to LNG Carrier Construction
19, March 2026
Japan is moving to resume LNG carrier construction after seven years, supported by shipbuilder consolidation and a government-backed capacity expansion plan.
Ocean Yield and NYK Activate Full Eight-Ship LNG Carrier Order at HD Hyundai
2, March 2026
Ocean Yield and NYK have made effective an eight-ship 200,000 cbm LNG carrier programme at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, valued at about $2.08 billion, with delivery expected by 2029.
BV Approves Five Next-Gen Gas Ship Concepts from Hudong-Zhonghua
19, February 2026
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.
Samsung Heavy, QSTS Target Retrofits and Low-Carbon Projects in Qatar
4, February 2026
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.
GTT Signs Tank Design Contract for Four 200,000 m³ LNG Carriers
3, February 2026
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.
GTT Secures Korean Tank Design Deals for Seven LNG Carriers
30, January 2026
GTT signed tank design contracts with Hanwha Ocean, Samsung Heavy Industries and HD KSOE for seven 174,000 m³ LNG carriers, using Mark III Flex and NO96 Super+ systems with deliveries from 2028 to 2029.
