OceanSphere NETWORK · Maritime Signal

Newbuilds & Orders

Reports, port developments and industry updates from the maritime industry.
Shipping Giants Team Up on Hybrid Electric LNG Carriers
Newbuilds & Orders

Shipping Giants Team Up on Hybrid Electric LNG Carriers

Lloyd's Register, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and KSOE collaborate to develop next-generation hybrid-electric LNG carriers, aiming for improved fuel efficiency.

16 Sep 2026
HD Hyundai showcases advanced LNG carrier technologies at Gastech 2026 Newbuilds & Orders

HD Hyundai showcases advanced LNG carrier technologies at Gastech 2026

HD Hyundai and its affiliates will exhibit innovative gas carrier solutions, including hybrid electric propulsion systems, during the world's largest gas.

16 Sep 2026
Procopiou lines up $1bn Hengli eight-ship package Newbuilds & Orders

Procopiou lines up $1bn Hengli eight-ship package

George Procopiou's Dynacom secures a significant newbuilding deal, expanding its fleet with Very Large Ammonia Carriers (VLACs) and Very Large Crude.

15 Sep 2026
Procopiou orders $1bn fleet expansion with Hengli Newbuilds & Orders

Procopiou orders $1bn fleet expansion with Hengli

Greek owner George Procopiou secures $1bn deal for eight newbuildings, including six VLACs and two VLCCs, further expanding his shipyard programme.

15 Sep 2026
Höegh Autoliners orders six more Aurora class vessels
Newbuilds & Orders

Höegh Autoliners orders six more Aurora class vessels

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has ordered six additional Aurora class vessels, expanding its fleet renewal programme to 18 newbuildings.

14 Sep 2026
Taiwan-bound subsea construction vessel on its way to Norway for final outfitting
Newbuilds & Orders

Taiwan-bound subsea construction vessel on its way to Norway for final outfitting

Norwegian VARD shipbuilder launches hull of OSCV for Dong Fang Offshore, set for final outfitting in Norway. Read the details.

14 Sep 2026
Gigamax 27 500‑TEU ships poised to reshape container fleet in the 2030s
Newbuilds & Orders

Gigamax 27 500‑TEU ships poised to reshape container fleet in the 2030s

Alphaliner’s revived gigamax concept could lift flagship capacity by roughly 40 % without major port upgrades, answering whether ultra‑large vessels will.

13 Sep 2026
Polaris to Install WinGD Dual-Fuel Engines on Four Newcastlemax Bulkers
Newbuilds & Orders

Polaris to Install WinGD Dual-Fuel Engines on Four Newcastlemax Bulkers

Polaris Shipping orders engines capable of running on methanol and ethanol, enhancing fuel flexibility for its future fleet.

12 Sep 2026
Naming Ceremony Held for New LNG Carrier Built by Samsung Heavy Industries
Newbuilds & Orders

Naming Ceremony Held for New LNG Carrier Built by Samsung Heavy Industries

A new LNG carrier, Fujin Sailor, is set to debut with innovative propulsion systems in South Korea, marking significant advancements in maritime technology.

12 Sep 2026
Nord Gas Solutions secures contract for LNG carriers with HD Hyundai
Newbuilds & Orders

Nord Gas Solutions secures contract for LNG carriers with HD Hyundai

Nord Gas Solutions has been selected to supply cargo handling and fuel systems for two new 40,000 m³ medium gas carrier vessels, reinforcing the company's.

11 Sep 2026
EPS takes delivery of three LNG dual-fuel bulk carriers
Newbuilds & Orders

EPS takes delivery of three LNG dual-fuel bulk carriers

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has received new vessels that will operate on cleaner fuel, part of a larger fleet series.

11 Sep 2026
CMA CGM, Bureau Veritas and SDARI Launch AI-Assisted Containership Concept
Newbuilds & Orders

CMA CGM, Bureau Veritas and SDARI Launch AI-Assisted Containership Concept

Three industry giants team up to develop decision-support technologies for container vessels, focusing on crew safety and operational efficiency.

09 Sep 2026
133 categories of marine equipment