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K Line Delivers Third LNG Carrier for Petronas
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K Line Delivers Third LNG Carrier for Petronas

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has delivered the 174,000-cubic-metre LNG carrier Puteri Kelantan to Petronas LNG, completing a series of four newbuilds.

25 Sep 2026
CLdN orders two 6,700-lane-metre dual-fuel Ro-Ro vessels from HD Hyundai Newbuilds & Orders

CLdN orders two 6,700-lane-metre dual-fuel Ro-Ro vessels from HD Hyundai

CLdN places order for two new LNG dual-fuel RoRo vessels with HD Hyundai, enhancing its shortsea fleet. Read details here.

25 Sep 2026
CSL OWL launches methanol-capable subsea rock installation vessel Newbuilds & Orders

CSL OWL launches methanol-capable subsea rock installation vessel

CSL OWL has launched the first of two new vessels for offshore wind projects, designed to support rock installation and equipped for methanol operation.

25 Sep 2026
Nanjing Tanker orders four LR2 product tankers, boosts fleet size Newbuilds & Orders

Nanjing Tanker orders four LR2 product tankers, boosts fleet size

China Merchants-controlled Nanjing Tanker launches tender for four additional LR2 product/crude carriers, tripling newbuilding exposure.

24 Sep 2026
Nanjing Tanker Expands LR2 Fleet with Four-Ship Tender
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Nanjing Tanker Expands LR2 Fleet with Four-Ship Tender

Nanjing Tanker, a Chinese tanker owner, launches tender for four additional LR2 tankers, potentially tripling its newbuilding exposure in the segment.

24 Sep 2026
JE Ocean Heavy Industries secures 10 tanker orders ahead of Gunsan revival
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JE Ocean Heavy Industries secures 10 tanker orders ahead of Gunsan revival

JE Ocean Heavy Industries, set to acquire Gunsan Shipyard, has signed LOIs for six newbuildings, cementing its position in the tanker market.

24 Sep 2026
Maersk Orders 26 LNG-Powered Container Vessels
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Maersk Orders 26 LNG-Powered Container Vessels

Danish shipping giant Maersk has expanded its fleet with 26 new dual-fuel container vessels, marking significant growth in capacity and environmental.

23 Sep 2026
Italian tanker owner Augusta Due orders Chinese-built trio
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Italian tanker owner Augusta Due orders Chinese-built trio

Italian shipping company Augusta Due has signed contracts for three 40,800 dwt oil and chemical tankers from China.

23 Sep 2026
Dong Fang Offshore Orders New Vessel from Vard
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Dong Fang Offshore Orders New Vessel from Vard

Taiwanese offshore vessel owner Dong Fang Offshore approves construction of another support vessel from Norwegian shipbuilder Vard, adding capacity.

22 Sep 2026
Jan De Nul orders second subsea trenching vessel for cable burial
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Jan De Nul orders second subsea trenching vessel for cable burial

Jan De Nul has ordered a second trenching support vessel designed to bury subsea cables, bringing its fleet up to five vessels under construction.

22 Sep 2026
Netherlands Coastguard receives new patrol vessel ENFORCER
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Netherlands Coastguard receives new patrol vessel ENFORCER

The Netherlands Coastguard has received the modern patrol vessel ENFORCER, designed for surveillance and safety in the North Sea.

21 Sep 2026
US Navy Expands Shipbuilding Options with Prototype LCU-1700 Awards
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US Navy Expands Shipbuilding Options with Prototype LCU-1700 Awards

The U.S. Navy has awarded contracts to three Gulf Coast shipyards for the construction of prototype LCU-1700 vessels, aiming to enhance production.

21 Sep 2026
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