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HD Hyundai Robotics reports that it has secured an order for its ArcLift GO robotic welding solution that will see it supply robotic welding systems for three Chouest Group shipyards in North America and one shipyard in Brazil. ArcLift GO is a robotic welding solution designed to deliver uniform and stable weld qualit
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the mid-tier holding company of HD Hyundai’s shipbuilding division, recorded an operating profit of 1. 356 trillion Korean won in the first quarter of this year, achieving its highest-ever quarterly performance.
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Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Türkiye's Albayrak Group for the delivery of an ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813. This is the first contract between the two companies.
Marine Log ’s Listen Up! podcast examines electrification’s growing role in commercial shipping in its latest episode featuring Mike Carter, co-founder and COO of Fleetzero.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Maritime Administration (MARAD) today launched an initiative to develop Small Modular Nuclear Reactor s (SMR) for commercial shipping. As a first step, MARAD has released a Request for Information (RFI) calling on innovators…
The boundaries of how large, fast and long range battery-powered vessels can get keep getting extended and Incat Tasmania, Wärtsilä and Denmark’s Molslinjen have now released a new collaborative video highlighting one of the most significant electric ferry projects underway worldwide, Premiered at the 2026 Shippax Conf
German defence group Rheinmetall has entered the race to buy shipyard German Naval Yards Kiel with a non-binding bid, a move that would deepen its push into naval defence and pits it against rival warship maker Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS).Rheinmetall disclosed the bid as…
TMC Compressors (TMC) has been contracted by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to supply the marine compressed air system to four LNG carriers that the South Korean shipyard is constructing for TMS Cardiff Gas Ltd. TMC’s scope of supply is to provide instrument and service air compressors to each of the four LNG newbuild
Incat, Wärtsilä and Molslinjen have unveiled a new collaborative video highlighting one of the most significant electrification projects in the global maritime sector. Premiered at the 2026 Shippax Conference in Italy, the video provides a first look at the world-leading technology and innovation behind three 129-metr
Damen Shipyards Group has signed its first contract with Turkey’s Albayrak Group, covering the delivery of an ASD Tug 2111 and ASD Tug 2813. The Albayrak Group is one of the largest businesses in Turkey and its broad range of activities includes port management at Alsancak Port, Izmir, and Trabzon Port, Turkey; Conakr
Blue Water Autonomy, the Boston-based tech company whose first 190-foot Liberty Class autonomous ship is under construction at Conrad Shipyards, has entered a number of strategic partnerships to scale the production of its next-generation, autonomous vessels, The news comes as the Navy and broader defense ecosystem acc
South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean and Canadian marine bearing manufacturer Thordon Bearings have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore cooperation on Canada’s submarine procurement program and other naval projects.The agreement focuses on the Canadian Patrol Submarine…
China’s Sinopec Clean Energy has ordered a dedicated LNG bunkering vessel at a domestic yard, joining other owners in the segment that has seen rapid growth in newbuilding activity over the past year. The Beijing-based company confirmed that Nantong CIMC Sinopacific…
US-listed regasification player Excelerate Energy has secured interim employment for its newest floating storage and regasification unit after delays to Iraq’s planned LNG import project pushed back the vessel’s long-term deployment. The New York-listed company said it has…
On the 29th of last month, in an office of Daerim S&P, a shipbuilding equipment company in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. Shelves filled with thousands of paper blueprints occupied one side of the wall.
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract from Cochin Shipyard Ltd. (CSL) to deliver a fully integrated equipment and technology package for Svitzer’s...
Matson’s $1 billion Aloha Class fleet renewal program reached another major milestone Tuesday as Hanwha Philly Shipyard advanced construction on the second and third LNG-powered containerships destined for the Jones...
South Korea’s top shipbuilders are capitalizing on resilient demand for energy infrastructure, landing a string of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ammonia carrier orders that reinforce their dominance in some of the industry’s highest-value segments. The country’s three largest shipbuilders – HD Korea Shipbuilding 
With Posidonia’s conference programme starting tomorrow – more than three weeks before the exhibition gets underway – the world’s top shipyards are getting ready to market their newbuild offerings to Europe’s largest shipowning nation, which is in the midst of a…
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) has selected four shipsets of 2 × 6L32/44CR + 2 × 8L32/44CR main engines in connection with the cons...
DNV: 38 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels in April 2026
Renewed strikes leave ships ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced that he was sending a "great hospital boat" to Greenland. In this episode we look at the background of the hospital ships, the reaction to President Trump's announcement, if a hospital ship is available to even go to Greenland, what are the issues with sending such a ship into the Arct
EU Ministers endorse Lefkosia Declaration, putting people at the centre of maritime policy
Xclusiv Shipbrokers: Greek investment is focused on large vessels
Xclusiv Shipbrokers: Greek investment is focused on large vessels
Xclusiv Shipbrokers: Greek investment is focused on large vessels
Early U.S. Logistics in the Pacific, 1941-42 December 27, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses early American logistics in the Pacific during World War Two, with a focus on…
Fratelli Cosulich expands methanol-ready fleet series with second vessel
Siemens Digital Industries Software has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Hyundai to support the modernization of shipbuilding in the United States. T he collaboration positions Siemens’ Xcelerator platform as a digital foundation for U.
Helsinki, 29 September 2025 – The inaugural MERI Cup – Maritime Enterprises Regatta for Itämeri, co-hosted by Bluetech Finland and NAPA , brought together maritime companies for a day of sailing and sector dialogue, raising over €5 000 for the John Nurminen Foundation in support of the Baltic Sea. Eight teams co
Xclusiv Shipbrokers: Greek investment is focused on large vessels
Korea Invests $5B in US Shipbuilding August 27, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the christening of the third National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NMSV) State of Maine and the decision of South Korea to invest $
Xclusiv Shipbrokers: Greek investment is focused on large vessels
CSC: MEPC 84 outcome is a constructive step forward
(from left to right, front row): Laurent Castaing, CEO of Chantiers de l’Atlantique, and Mikko Kuosa, CEO of NAPA. Behind them: Guillaume Lagree (Technical Senior Vice President, Chantiers de l’Atlantique), Claire Baccard (Hull Technical Department Manager, Chantiers de l’Atlantique), Christophe Dutrieux (Chief Inform
President Trump's Chinese Ship Toll February 24, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the US Trade Representative's Proposed Action due to the Investigation of China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuil
Meet Victor Aham: A Shipping & Energy professional with over 8 years of experience at Sahara Group, a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations spanning more than 42 countries. In this episode, Victor shares invaluable insights into the fascinating world of crude oil Chapters : 1:00
The Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act December 19, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano—a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the new Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security
Vessel’s slow steaming resulted in numerous claims & counterclaims Jun 14, 2024 2 min read Updated: Oct 23, 2024 Performance dispute- bunkers- alleged engine issues- slow steaming- entangled ropes- performance analysis- bunker quantity dispute The vessel departed from the loading port, and the charterers observed s
Recent media reports have focused on allegedly poor working conditions at Turkish shipyards. The law firm Wikborg Rein reminds Norwegian shipowners who are contracting with foreign yards to be prepared to disclose what they are doing to ensure decent working conditions.
Welcome to this new podcast episode with Jonathan Browne, an Experienced Yacht broker During our conversation, we delved into the fundamental of Yacht Brokerage and shared invaluable insights for individuals aspiring to pursue a career in this field. Feel free to explore this engaging podcast episode where we cover th
After Shipyard or DryDock, the Liquefied Natural Gas Ship needs to go through four (4) operations to be fully ready to receive her LNG cargo. CONNECT WITH ME 📧 Join LNG4U, my weekly email where I share LNG Shipping Knowledge and News : https://lng4u.
Shipyard Act What's Going on With Shipping? May 7, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses Senator Roger Wicker's proposed addition of The Shipyard Act to the National Defense Authorization Bill.
2023 Shipbuilding What's Going on With Shipping? January 23, 2023 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian @campbelluniversity and former merchant mariner - discusses the 2023 Shipbuilding forecast and what a reduction in 40% of shipyard capacity from a decade ago means for the future.
Russia Oil | US Imports Stabilize | Ukraine Grain | US Shipyards | Mariners What the Ship (Ep58) What's Going on With Shipping? November 12, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - maritime historian at Campbell University and former merchant mariner - discusses the Top 5 Maritime Stories as of Nov 12, 2022.
INS Vikrant is an aircraft carrier constructed within India by the Cochin Shipyard Limitedfor the Indian Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India.
Eastern Shipbuilding Protests US Coast Guard Award to Austal USA What's Going on With Shipping? In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - former merchant mariner and maritime historian at Campbell University - discusses the protest by Eastern Shipbuilding of the US Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) hulls 5 to 15 to
After 105 Days In A Chinese Shipyard, MV President Wilson Is Heading to the United States! What's Going on With Shipping?