Germany has added shipbuilding to its Large-Scale Guarantee Program, allowing shipyards to seek state-backed support for major orders and easing pressure on upfront financing for large vessel construction.
Singapore is developing a maritime master plan for release in 2027 to strengthen hub port competitiveness, expand innovation and technology, and build a skilled workforce.
The White House has issued a 34-page Maritime Action Plan aimed at strengthening the U.S. merchant fleet and expanding domestic shipbuilding and repair capacity. The document follows an executive order
The White House released its Maritime Action Plan to boost U.S. shipbuilding, including proposed fees on foreign-built vessels entering U.S. ports to fund shipyards, jobs, and fleet growth, subject to congressional approval.
India issued guidelines for ₹44,700+ crore shipbuilding schemes, combining 15–25% milestone-linked support with yard upgrades, clusters, and a credit note worth 40% of Fair Scrap Value.
Russia awaits a crucial IMO vote as it seeks to regain its Category (a) council seat after losing it for 2024–25, amid stiff competition across all categories at the London assembly.
European Shipowners have endorsed the EU’s Sustainable Transport Investment Plan as an important first step in advancing clean fuels for shipping, urging rapid implementation and use of ETS revenues to close the cost gap with conventional fuels.
Greece, home to one of the world’s largest shipping fleets, is urging the IMO to adopt a decarbonisation framework that is both fair and realistic, following next year’s delay of the Net-Zero Framework vote.
China’s new Special Port Dues could affect over 3,000 U.S.-linked vessels worldwide, with costs reaching up to USD 2 million per port call, according to Clarksons Research.
