UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and South Korean shipbuilding player HD Hyundai Mipo have revealed a joint development project (JDP) to design a 22,000 cubic meter (cbm) LNG bunkering vessel.
The green transition in Denmark’s maritime sector took an important step forward on September 9, 2025, as Denmark’s – and Svitzer’s – first electric tugboat was named at a ceremony in Copenhagen.
Finland-based technology major Wärtsilä has clinched a contract to supply a fully integrated electric propulsion system with waterjets for a pair of new high-speed catamaran ferries being built for Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. As informed, Wärtsilä is set to provide the integrated propulsion sy
South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo has received approval in principle (AiP) from classification society ABS for its design development of a 30,000 cubic meter (cbm) LNG carrying and bunkering vessel.
Türkiye’s shipbuilder Sanmar Shipyards has launched the third fully electric tug built for state-owned crude oil and natural gas company BOTAŞ.
Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard has held a keel laying ceremony for the fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered Icon-class cruise ship being built for U.S.-based cruise company Royal Caribbean.
Florida-headquartered expedition cruise ship owner SunStone Ships, part of SunStone Maritime Group, has welcomed with open arms the seventh and final Infinity Class series unit, the Douglas Mawson. As disclosed, the cruise vessel was handed over in Haimen, China, by China Merchants Heavy Industries
Dutch shipowner Royal Wagenborg has marked a new milestone in the construction of its sixth 14,000 dwt energy-efficient EasyMax multipurpose vessel. As divulged, in the first stretch of September, the bow section of the ship—which is being built by compatriot shipyard Royal Niestern Sander—was trans
Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has taken delivery of an environmentally friendly very large gas carrier (VLGC) from South Korea’s shipbuilding heavyweight Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). As disclosed in a social media post, the vessel—christened Rosablanche—was handed over
South Korean shipbuilding conglomerate HD Hyundai is accelerating the creation of an integrated platform for design and production integration to accomplish a smart shipyard, as it has selected preferred negotiating partners.
Japanese classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has given the stamp of approval for an ammonia-powered LPG/NH₃ carrier to compatriot shipbuilding companies Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsui E&S. As disclosed, the approval in principle (AiP)—for which Mitsui E&S and Kawasaki Heavy In
UK-based shipping company Zodiac Maritime has taken delivery of the final 7,000 CEU dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built by CIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of China International Marine Containers (CIMC).
Erik Thun’s newest vessel in the eco-friendly Lake Vänern Max series has been launched at Ferus Smit shipyard in the Netherlands.
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has secured approval in principle (AiP) from classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for two new designs of a membrane-type LNG carrier equipped with Wind Challenger, a hard sail wind-assisted propulsion system.
