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June 19, 2026
Corvus Energy to supply battery systems for two new Scylla Shipping river cruise vessels Norwegian battery supplier extends its partnership with Swiss river cruise operator Scylla Shipping. |
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June 18, 2026
Echandia to supply battery system for Incat’s new 78-metre hybrid ferry Swedish battery maker Echandia wins first order from Australian high-speed ferry builder Incat. |
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June 16, 2026
Everllence secures world’s first order for ME-GI Mk10.7 dual-fuel engine Norwegian car-carrier operator GCC selects next-generation methane engine for four newbuilds. |
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June 11, 2026
Keel laid for world’s largest LNG carrier at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard Construction begins on a 271,000-cbm QC-Max vessel, the largest LNG carrier ever built. |
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June 9, 2026
HJSC wins AiP for 10,000-teu biofuel-powered container ship design South Korean shipbuilder HJ Shipbuilding & Construction receives classification society approval for its biofuel vessel design at Posidonia. |
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June 2, 2026
ESL Shipping cuts steel on first methanol-powered Green Handy vessel in Nanjing Finnish dry bulk carrier begins construction of four new handysize ships in China. |
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May 26, 2026
Finnlines begins construction of first methanol-capable ro-pax vessel in EUR 500m newbuild programme Grimaldi Group subsidiary begins work on Hansa Superstar class ships at Chinese shipyard. |
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May 25, 2026
Itochu secures approval for ammonia bunkering trials in Singapore Japanese trading house to conduct two-year trial following MPA authorisation. |
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May 25, 2026
Construction begins on 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel for GSX Energy Chinese shipbuilder starts work on upgraded dual-fuel vessel with enhanced economy and energy efficiency features. |
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May 22, 2026
WinGD completes factory testing of ammonia-fuelled engine for LPG carrier X52DF-A-1.0 engine tested in China ahead of installation on first of four vessels under construction. |
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May 20, 2026
Zhoushan Changhong begins construction on third 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship CHB2061 is the third vessel in an 18-ship series for Oceanroutes, designed to exceed EEDI Phase III standards. |
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May 20, 2026
Construction begins on fourth 19,000-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship for MSC Vessel is said to be the largest LNG dual-fuel container ship under construction in Zhejiang Province. |
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May 15, 2026
Keel laid for MSC 19,000-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship Vessel CHB2047 is being built at Changhong International’s Daishan facility in Zhoushan. |
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May 12, 2026
Berg Propulsion to supply electric propulsion systems for India’s green tugs Swedish firm to provide thrusters and electrical integration for two 60-tonne bollard pull battery-electric vessels. |
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May 8, 2026
Schottel to supply electric propulsion for two SIPG LNG bunker vessels German manufacturer wins contract for 20,000-cbm vessels under construction at Jiangnan Shipyard. |
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May 7, 2026
Hanwha Philly Shipyard advances construction on two LNG-fuelled container ships for Matson Dock mounting completed for Malama while steel cutting begins on sister vessel Makena. |
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May 7, 2026
Fincantieri launches bow section of LNG-powered Explora V at Palermo yard Fifth ship in Explora Journeys’ six-vessel series is scheduled to enter service in 2027. |
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May 7, 2026
Wah Kwong marks steel-cutting for third dual-fuel LNG carrier at Dalian Shipyard Hong Kong shipowner’s 175,000 cbm newbuild is scheduled for delivery as fleet expansion continues. |
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May 1, 2026
China Classification Society certifies 740-teu pure-electric container ship Ning Yuan Dian Kun features battery-swapping capability and is claimed to eliminate 1,462 tonnes of CO₂ annually. |
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April 30, 2026
Exmar lays keel for ammonia-powered midsize gas carrier Belgian shipping company marks construction milestone for dual-fuel vessel at Hyundai Heavy Industries yard. |
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April 30, 2026
MOL installs dual Wind Challenger hard sails on LNG carrier under construction Japanese shipping company fits telescoping hard sails at Hanwha Ocean's Geoje yard for 2026 delivery. |
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April 22, 2026
CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering advances two 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel projects Two sister vessels for Singapore and Luxembourg owners reach construction milestones in China. |
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April 21, 2026
Everllence’s ammonia-fuelled engine passes factory acceptance test ahead of October delivery Engine built by HHI-EMD will power Eastern Pacific Shipping’s very large ammonia carriers. |
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April 17, 2026
Ernst Russ acquires four chemical tankers with five-year charters worth $126m Hamburg shipowner enters tanker segment with methanol-ready newbuildings delivering from Q4 2026. |
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April 15, 2026
Keel laid for LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker Chinese yard begins construction on 155,500-dwt vessel with Lloyd’s Register classification. |
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April 14, 2026
Changhong International begins construction on second 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container ship Chinese shipbuilder starts work on vessel CHB2060, second of 18-ship series for Oceanroutes. |
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April 14, 2026
Keel laid for LNG bunkering vessel Celsius Turkish shipbuilder begins construction of dual-fuel bunkering vessel for Sirius Shipping and Gasum. |
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April 13, 2026
Methanol-ready cable-laying vessel hull launched in Romania Shipbuilder floats hull of dual-fuel vessel designed for offshore renewable energy cable operations. |
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April 8, 2026
Changhong International begins construction of first 11,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship for Oceanroutes Chinese yard starts work on first of 18 vessels in order from new customer. |
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April 8, 2026
Fincantieri lays keel for hydrogen-powered cruise ship Viking Astrea Second hydrogen-fuelled vessel in Viking series scheduled for delivery in 2027 from Ancona yard. |
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April 6, 2026
Zhoushan Changhong secures orders through 2029 with LNG dual-fuel container ships Chinese shipyard reports full order book as it constructs 19,000-teu vessels for MSC Group. |
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March 31, 2026
Avenir lays keel for new LNG carrier and bunkering vessel Marine fuel supplier has commenced construction of Hull No. S-1123 as part of its newbuild programme. |
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March 27, 2026
ROC begins construction of second chemical tanker for Essberger Chinese shipbuilder holds steel-cutting ceremony for 13,000-dwt methanol-ready vessel with ice class capability. |
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March 2, 2026
Dalian Shipbuilding begins construction on LNG dual-fuel crude tanker Development is one of a number of milestones reported by parent company over the past few days. |
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February 12, 2026
Austal begins construction of hydrogen-ready ferry for Swedish operator Shipbuilder cuts first steel for 130-metre Horizon X vessel at Philippines facility. |
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February 9, 2026
Cosulich begins construction of fourth methanol-ready bunker tanker in China Steel cutting for Natalia Cosulich marks completion of the group’s new alternative fuel-capable vessel series. |
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January 27, 2026
Keel laid for 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC Construction begins on crude oil tanker for Andes Tankers I Inc. |
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January 19, 2026
Steel cutting begins on 298,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel VLCC Chinese yard commences construction on sixth vessel in series for Andes Tankers II with DNV class oversight. |
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January 2, 2026
Steel cutting begins on LNG dual-fuel Aframax tanker Chinese yard cuts steel for 155,500-dwt crude carrier. |
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January 2, 2026
Steel cutting begins on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel container vessel Chinese yard commences construction on LNG-powered container ship with Lloyd's Register oversight. |
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January 2, 2026
Keel laid for LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker in China Ceremony held on 23 December for LNG-capable tanker under Lloyd’s Register class. |
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January 2, 2026
Keel laid for 155,500-dwt LNG dual-fuel crude oil tanker Chinese shipyard begins construction on Suezmax tanker, with Maran and ABS staff in attendance. |
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December 31, 2025
New Times Shipbuilding begins steel cutting on 8,400-teu LNG dual-fuel boxship Chinese shipyard begins construction on vessel for CMA CGM with Lloyd's Register classification oversight. |
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December 4, 2025
Hong Lam Marine lays keel for methanol-capable bunkering tanker in China Singapore-based Hong Lam Marine has begun construction of an alternative-fuel bunkering vessel at a Chinese shipyard. |
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October 27, 2025
Avenir LNG begins construction of second 20,000 cbm bunkering vessel in China Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Hull S1124 at Nantong CIMC facility. |
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September 23, 2025
French patrol vessel with wind-assisted propulsion enters construction phase Steel cutting ceremony marks construction start for hybrid maritime patrol vessel at Socarenam shipyard. |
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September 9, 2025
Construction begins on Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon-class ship Vessel is latest addition to Royal Caribbean's fleet of LNG-fuelled cruise ships. |
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September 8, 2025
Yara Clean Ammonia begins construction of world's first ammonia-powered container ship Steel cutting ceremony marks start of construction for Yara Eyde vessel on Oslo-Rotterdam route. |
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September 5, 2025
Sanmar advances construction of world's largest methanol-powered escort tug Vessel destined for Canadian operations, setting new benchmark for sustainable towage operations. |
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August 27, 2025
Cosulich Marine Energy lays keel for methanol-ready bunker tanker 7,999 DWT vessel under construction at Chinese shipyard features advanced coating and emission-reduction technology. |
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July 10, 2025
Fratelli Cosulich begins construction of second methanol-ready bunker tanker Italian firm starts steel cutting for 7,999 DWT chemical bunker vessel. |