A 3,800 DWT heavy-lift build at Rock Shipbuilding will use Wärtsilä 31 with a gearbox supporting PTI/PTO/PTH modes plus CPP control and hydrodynamic optimisation; delivery is set for spring 2027.
South Korea’s plan to build a shared AI autonomous navigation system with Hanwha Ocean, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and Samsung Heavy Industries is meeting resistance as shipyards seek to protect proprietary technology.
Japan’s major carriers—NYK, MOL, and “K” Line—are set to invest in MILES to standardize LCO2 carrier and new fuel ship designs. This unprecedented collaboration between shippers and yards aims to boost productivity and global competitiveness.
A new Seaspan-commissioned study shows SMRs could accelerate vessel schedules, cut operating costs by $68M annually, and expand cargo capacity on 15,000-TEU ships, with strong adoption potential by 2050.
Fincantieri unveils DEEP, a dual-use integrated underwater drone system combining AUVs, sensors, and AI to protect and monitor critical subsea infrastructure.
Boskalis has launched Seaway, a state-of-the-art trailing suction hopper dredger, at Royal IHC’s Krimpen yard. Designed for methanol fuel, the vessel will set new standards in sustainable dredging when it enters service in mid-2026.
WinGD announces that it will launch the first ethanol-fuelled two-stroke marine engine in 2026, marking a significant step in marine decarbonization.
