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PowerChina wins $3bn construction project for Saudi mega-yard

State-owned Power Construction Corporation of China hs announced its has won the bid for the costruction of marine facilities for the mega-shipyard King Salman International Complex.

World’s first iVLOC delivered

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard delivered the world’s first intelligent very large ore carrier (iVLOC) to China Merchants Energy Shipping Company

Wärtsilä broadens its Smart Marine portfolio with addition of high-speed, compact engine

The technology group Wärtsilä strengthens its position as a global leader in the maritime markets by introducing the first Wärtsilä-branded high-speed engine.

Thailand’s first all-electric passenger ferry is powered by Torqeedo

Thailand’s first all-electric commuter ferry was recently placed into service by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA), powered by Torqeedo

FMG & its Quest to Build USCG Icebreakers

As the U.S. Coast Guard moves to rebuild its icebreaker fleet we spoke with RADM Bruce Baffer (Ret.), head of Fincantieri’s effort to win the contract to build the Polar Security Cutters.

Shenzhen Maritime Bureau inks order for electric vessel at Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard

CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard has signed shipbuilding contract with Shenzhen Maritime Bureau to build an all-electric battery-powered service ship.

Fincantieri Cuts Steel for New MSC Cruises Ship

MSC Cruises has named the first of two new Seaside EVO cruise ships at a steel cutting ceremony at Fincantieri's shipyard in Italy.

EU Joins Complaint Over S. Korean Shipbuilding Subsidies

The EU has signaled that it will join Japan in a formal World Trade Organization complaint against South Korean shipbuilding subsidies, citing the impact on European shipyards and maritime equipment manufacturers

First Wärtsilä 31 Retrofit for Norwegian Fishing Vessel

Norwegian fishing vessel Gardar is about to become the first fishing vessel to be retrofitted with a Wärtsilä 31 main engine

Seoul to order 140 LNG ships to make work for shipyards

The South Korean government will order 140 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels by 2025 and provide 1.7 trillion won ($1.5 billion) in financial aid to prop up the country’s ailing shipbuilding industry.

Damen announces new service accommodation and transfer vessel

Damen Shipyards Group has recently announced a new design.

DEME Launches Orion

Belgian offshore vessel owner DEME has launched its next generation, giant new offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’ in a ceremony at the COSCO Qidong shipyard in China.

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