Newbuilds & Orders
Ningbo Marine clears funding for five new bulk carriers
Ningbo Marine has approved financing for four 65,000‑dwt ultramaxes and an 82,000‑dwt kamsarmax, a move that could add close to 600,000 dwt of fresh tonnage to its fleet.
Newbuilds & Orders
Veritas Shipmanagement secures ultramax order from COSCO HI, delivery slated for 2030
Greece’s Veritas Shipmanagement has placed an order for 64,000‑dwt ultramax bulk carriers with COSCO Heavy Industry, with the first vessel expected.
Newbuilds & Orders
COSCO Shipping secures 18 new‑build containerships in $2.9bn programme
COSCO Asset Management has signed contracts for twelve ultra‑large 22,000 TEU vessels and six feeder ships, outlining delivery windows through 2030.
Newbuilds & Orders
SANMAR DELIVERS SIXTH NEWBUILD TUG TO SAAM TOWAGE IN A YEAR
Sanmar Shipyards has delivered a new Boğaçay Class tugboat to SAAM Towage, marking the sixth such vessel in under a year.
Oceania Sonata Launched at Marghera Shipyard
Fincantieri and Oceania Cruises celebrate the launch of the Oceania Sonata, a 1,390-passenger luxury cruise ship, with delivery set for 2027.
Four owners order Vinga product tankers in China
Four shipowners from Sweden, Norway, and Canada have ordered four new Vinga product tankers, expanding the series to 26 ships.
Ardmore expands handysize tanker programme to six vessels at Wuhu Shipyard
The New York‑listed owner has exercised options for two further 40,500 dwt tankers, taking its order to six ships and setting delivery from late‑2028.
K Line triples down on energy transportation with fresh VLCC orders
K Line has placed orders for three new VLCCs with Nihon Shipyard, aiming to boost energy transportation.
Japan’s Shipbuilding Revival Looms Large, But Korea Remains Strong
Despite Japan’s plans to build new LNG carriers, Korean shipyards still dominate global markets, particularly in high-value vessels.
Hoegh Autoliners adds six LNG‑dual‑fuel Aurora PCTCs to its green fleet programme
The Norwegian carrier has placed a fresh order for six dual‑fuel pure car‑truck carriers, extending its Aurora class to 18 vessels slated for delivery.
ADNOC L&S lifts LNG new‑build programme with two additional carriers
The article explains how ADNOC Logistics & Services exercised options for two more 175,000 m³ LNG vessels at Jiangnan Shipyard, expanding its programme.
Feeder containerships to experience growth in newbuilding orders
Newbuilding orders for feeder containerships are expected to rise due to a shortage of vessels capable of servicing diverse ports.
