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Fratelli Cosulich launches third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China
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Fratelli Cosulich launches third methanol-ready bunker tanker in China

Fratelli Cosulich’s Carlotta Cosulich, the third of four methanol-ready IMO II bunker tankers, has been launched at Taizhou Maple Leaf shipyard.

15 Aug 2026
Trump Orders Navy to Return to Steam Catapults, Allows Overseas Shipbuilding Newbuilds & Orders

Trump Orders Navy to Return to Steam Catapults, Allows Overseas Shipbuilding

President Donald Trump’s new memo directs the Navy on ship design changes and international collaborations in a sweeping overhaul of U.S. naval construction.

14 Aug 2026
Golar signs agreement for fourth FLNG vessel Newbuilds & Orders

Golar signs agreement for fourth FLNG vessel

Golar LNG has secured an $2.45 billion EPC contract for a third Mark II FLNG unit, set for delivery by the end of 2029.

13 Aug 2026
Uni-Asia doubles up on Japanese handysize newbuilds Newbuilds & Orders

Uni-Asia doubles up on Japanese handysize newbuilds

Singapore-listed Uni-Asia has signed a second agreement for a 40,000 dwt bulker from Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding.

13 Aug 2026
Leonhardt & Blumberg Installs Wind Propulsion on Newbuilds
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Leonhardt & Blumberg Installs Wind Propulsion on Newbuilds

German shipping company Leonhardt & Blumberg equips its first cargo vessel with Econowind VentoFoils, marking a step towards sustainable maritime transport.

12 Aug 2026
Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships worth $980m
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Wan Hai Lines orders eight new container ships worth $980m

Taiwanese carrier Wan Hai Lines continues its expansion with dual-fuel container vessels, boosting its orderbook to 50 boxships totaling nearly 500,000 TEU.

12 Aug 2026
Samudera-Imoto venture orders container ship for Japan push
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Samudera-Imoto venture orders container ship for Japan push

Samudera Shipping and Imoto Corp’s joint venture orders its first newbuilding from a Chinese yard, set to deliver in 2028.

12 Aug 2026
Corvus Energy wins contract for BC Ferries' new hybrid-electric vessels
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Corvus Energy wins contract for BC Ferries' new hybrid-electric vessels

Corvus Energy will supply battery systems for four new hybrid-electric ferries, part of the BC Ferries' Summit Class fleet. Details on vessel capacity and technology.

11 Aug 2026
ABB powers Allseas' new heavy transport vessel Grand Tour
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ABB powers Allseas' new heavy transport vessel Grand Tour

ABB will supply power and propulsion systems for a 230-meter semi-submersible vessel built by Guangzhou Shipyard International, due for delivery in 2028.

11 Aug 2026
KCC Delivers Final CABU III Combination Carrier
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KCC Delivers Final CABU III Combination Carrier

Klaveness Combination Carriers completes its CABU III fleet with MV Baltazar, featuring advanced energy efficiency technologies and wind-assisted propulsion.

10 Aug 2026
Cadeler Orders Two New Wind Installation Vessels for $930M
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Cadeler Orders Two New Wind Installation Vessels for $930M

Cadeler has secured a significant contract with COSCO Shipping Offshore to build two T-class vessels, expected to boost the offshore wind sector's capabilities.

10 Aug 2026
ZTT launches new cable-laying vessel for offshore wind
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ZTT launches new cable-laying vessel for offshore wind

China’s ZTT Submarine Cable & System has launched Lan Hai Ling Hang, a self-propelled cable-laying vessel equipped for deepwater environments.

09 Aug 2026
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