Newbuildings & Fleet

Orderbook activity, shipyard capacity, deliveries and fleet renewal.

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Deltamarin Enhances Ship Concept Design with Hydrodynamic Optimization

Deltamarin has significantly improved its ship concept design capabilities by incorporating advanced hydrodynamic optimization techniques, allowing for broader exploration of hull shapes.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Global Newbuilding Orders Double Amid Surging Prices

Global newbuilding orders have reportedly more than doubled compared to the previous year, leading to increased optimism for the shipbuilding industry's profitability.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Manta Marine Technologies to Deliver Foreship's Air Lubrication System

Manta Marine Technologies and Foreship by RINA have signed an agreement to enhance the provision of air lubrication technology to the maritime sector.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

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Newbuildings & Fleet

Ethanol-Capable Engine for VLOC Completes R&D Testing in Korea

An ethanol-capable engine designed for a Very Large Ore Carrier has successfully completed its research and development testing at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine and Machinery division in Korea.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read

A large container ship at sea, possibly an LNG dual-fuel vessel.

Newbuildings & Fleet

Yang Ming Orders Six LNG Dual-Fuel Container Ships from Hanwha Ocean

Taiwanese container line Yang Ming has announced a shipbuilding contract with Hanwha Ocean for six 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029.

2 Sept 2026 · 2 min read