In-situ and in-workshop propeller repair capacity has been expanded at Drydocks World with enhanced fabrication, laser pitch checking and blade profiling competencies.

Norway’s Island Offshore has signed a one, option two, contract with ship designer and builder, Vard, for an ultra-flexible hybrid power DP2 ‘ocean energy construction vessel’ due for delivery in the first quarter of 2027.

Nine QatarEnergy QC-Max LNG carriers ordered at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard will be chartered and operated by Nakilat.

Cairo-based shipowner United Marine Egypt (UME) is expanding in the bulk cargo market with an order at China’s New Dayang Shipbuilding for two bulkers.

Methanol-powered tankers were the biggest driver of alternative fuelled new vessel orders in April according to DNV.

Singapore-based commodity trading giant, Trafigura, has ordered four medium gas carriers (MGC) that will be powered by ammonia dual-fuel engines, at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan.

Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group has launched the fully electric tug being built for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.