Shipbuilding

The plan slaps steep levies on Chinese ships docking at US ports based on the amount of cargo they are carrying – which could soar to as much as $50 million per vessel, per year.

The People's Republic of China bullies and cheats to advance in global dominance.

Touted as a technological wonder, Western Reserve was made from the same steel as Titanic

That means Russia could interfere with America's nuclear missile defenses—or seize control of Arctic resources like rare Earth metals and oil.

A new proposal would impose steep levies on Chinese-made ships arriving at U.S. ports, threatening to increase costs for imports.

In South Korea, HJ Shipbuilding & Construction delivered a 272-meter-long, 22-knot 7,700 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ship to a European owner on the 20th at its Yeongdo shipyard in Busan. The vessel, the first of two ordered in 2022, features an eco-friendly design that meets International Maritime Organization emission regulations. The delivery signing ceremony took […]

Alabama has been recognized by Business Facilities magazine with its prestigious "Deal of the Year" Impact Award in defense manufacturing for Austal USA's growth projects at its Mobile shipyard.

BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor, is set to establish a new artillery development and production facility in Sheffield, creating 50 high-skilled jobs as part of a significant investment in British defense capabilities. The facility will be funded through an investment of over £25 million ($31 million), marking an important expansion in the UK's defense

In China, Global Times reports Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has secured two major shipbuilding contracts settled in yuan—rather than the traditionally dominant U.S. dollar. These recent agreements, one with COSCO Shipping and another with Canada's Seaspan Corporation, encompass 12 large 13,600-TEU container vessels, reinforcing the yuan's emerging role in global shipping. This shift to yuan-based settlements offers…

In China, China Classification Society awarded Approval in Principle certificates for two innovative dual-fuel vessels—the Honghu ammonia-fueled container ship and the Haijing methanol-fueled bulk carrier—developed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Shanghai. These ship types were showcased at a launch event attended by over 200 representatives from 84 organizations, including shipowners, leasing…

Austal USA has commenced construction of a cutting-edge submarine module manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, a project that is expected to create 2,000 jobs.

On September 24, 2024, the Republic of Singapore Navy officially commissioned its first two non-nuclear submarines, Invincible and Impeccable, built in Germany as part of the 218SG project. The commissioning ceremony took place at Changi Naval Base. The 218SG submarines, designed specifically to meet Singapore's operational requirements, are part of a four-submarine deal signed with

In Florida, The Maritime Executive reports South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai, in collaboration with American Bureau of Shipping, unveiled autonomous safety technology to enhance crew safety aboard ammonia-fueled vessels by reducing human presence in hazardous areas through remote propulsion control and automated monitoring systems. The new "Unmanned Engine Room" concept addresses the inherent dangers of […]

Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey was due to sail in May but has been stuck in Belfast undergoing repair work. Cabins start at $99,999.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced an expiry review of the anti-dumping measures on stainless steel billets and hot-rolled stainless steel plates and coils imported from the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK), the Republic of Korea (ROK), and Indonesia. This review is set to commence on July 23, 2024. The announcement follows […]

In Korea, Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean have announced the acquisition of Philly Shipyard from Aker ASA, marking a significant expansion in their global defense and shipbuilding operations. The $100 million investment secures a leading U.S. shipbuilder that has produced around half of the large commercial ships under the Jones Act since 2000. Philly Shipyard, […]

In Finland, Offshore Energy reports shipbuilder Meyer Turku has delivered Mein Schiff 7, a methanol-ready cruise ship, to German cruise line TUI Cruises. The delivery ceremony for the 111,500 GT newbuilding took place on June 10, 2024. Mein Schiff 7 is the seventh ship in the Mein Schiff series and the first with methanol capability […]

On why not to begin building a ship before you're done designing it

Port of Virginia is nearing the end of a $450 million dredging project that will make it the widest and deepest waterway for ultra-sized ocean containerships.

QatarEnergy and China State Shipbuilding Corporation signed an agreement on Monday to construct 18 ultra-modern QC-Max size liquefied natural gas (LNG...