Private Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding announced the sale of a self-elevating mobile offshore jack-up drilling rig from a previously terminated contract.

CSSC Beihai Shipbuilding inked three plus four ammonia ready bulk carriers with Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS).

Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has secured $770 million of newbuilding orders during the third quarter of 2023.

Shipping investor Hayfin has placed an order for up to four ‘enhanced methanol ready’ Suezmax tankers at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has welcomed Istanbul-headquartered Türk Loydu into its membership.

Global ro-ro operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen (WW) has embarked on a major fleet renewal programme and the company replacing its ageing fleet with modern dual fuel tonnage featuring increased firefighting capabilities.

At the beginning of October it was full speed ahead for Greek shipowners renewing their fleets with newbuilding orders up 40 - 50% over the past 12 months.

Anemoi Marine Technologies has entered into a joint design cooperation agreement with CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding for the design of rotor sails onboard LNG carrier newbuildings.

NYK has started to conversion of a tugboat to ammonia-fuel which it says is a world first.

Boksalis has signed a contract with Dutch shipbuilding company Royal IHC to build a methanol-ready trailing suction hopper dredger.