VARD, Aas Mek Eye Norway Vessel Program
26, May 2026
VARD and Aas Mek. Verksted AS signed a letter of intent to explore cooperation linked to Norway’s planned standardized vessel procurement.
Shipbuilding
Jumbo Orders Two Newbuild Heavy-Lift Vessels
25, May 2026
Dajin Heavy secured a $156 million contract from Jumbo to build two 25,000 deadweight tonne multi-purpose heavy-lift vessels for offshore and marine transport work.
Korea Starts AI Platform for Autonomous Ships
21, May 2026
South Korea has launched a $23.9 million AI data platform project to support autonomous ship development with shipping companies and shipbuilders.
NSB Oversees MPP Newbuildings in China
20, May 2026
NSB GROUP is supervising multipurpose heavy-lift newbuildings at Chinese shipyards, with Hinode Shipmanagement set to manage the vessels after delivery.
Samsung Heavy Wins $756 million LNG Carrier Deal
20, May 2026
Samsung Heavy Industries has secured a $756 million order from Seapeak for three 174,000 m³ LNG carriers scheduled for delivery in 2029.
AI Robots Target Shipyard Rework
20, May 2026
Researchers are developing AI-powered robots to scan ships during construction, compare work against digital twins and help shipyards detect build errors earlier.
South Korea Sets Out K-Shipbuilding Vision
14, May 2026
South Korea announced its K-Shipbuilding Future Vision, including public vessel orders, KRW 525 billion in technology investment and KRW 16 trillion in trade finance.
VARD Adds Floating Dock Capacity
12, May 2026
VARD will add a new floating dock at Vard Langsten to strengthen newbuilding, conversion and service capacity, with completion targeted for Q3 2027.
DFO Launches Orient Inspirer
11, May 2026
Dong Fang Offshore has launched Orient Inspirer, which is scheduled for delivery and fleet entry in the fourth quarter of 2026.
