Shipbuilding News

First Installation of Solid Wind Sails on an LNG Carrier

Published May 15, 2026 7:10 PM by The Maritime Executive

Pictures recently appeared showing the first-ever installation of solid wind sails on an LNG carrier. Hanwha Ocean highlighted the...

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Canada Commissions its Largest Oceanography Science Vessel

Published May 15, 2026 5:28 PM by The Maritime Executive

Canada marked what is being called a major milestone both for its National Shipbuilding Strategy and its ocean science capabilitie...

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Babcock Runs Into Costly Rework Issues in Type 31 Program

Published May 14, 2026 11:35 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Wednesday, British defense shipbuilder Babcock told its investors that it would be taking a steep charge due to rework on the f...

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U.S. Coast Guard Finalizes Five-Ship Icebreaker Order With Davie Defense

Published May 13, 2026 6:57 PM by The Maritime Executive

The U.S. Coast Guard has finalized its contract with UK-owned shipbuilder Davie Defense for the delivery of five Arctic Security C...

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USN’s Third and Fourth Ford Supercarriers Face Further Construction Delays

Published May 11, 2026 1:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

In a now all-too-common occurrence, the United States Navy is reportedly expecting further delays in the construction and delivery...

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China Names Largest Methanol Dual-Fuel Boxship Expanding Green Shipping

Published May 10, 2026 5:51 PM by The Maritime Executive

Chinese officials highlighted the naming ceremony for the new vessel, OOCL Wisdom. The ship is the largest capacity methanol-fuele...

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Rheinmetall Bids for Second German Naval Shipbuilder

Published May 7, 2026 4:28 PM by The Maritime Executive

Rheinmetall, best known as an arms and systems manufacturer, told investors today that it is looking to further expand its recent...

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Rheinmetall and MSC in Negotiations to Buy Romania’s Mangalia Shipyard

Published May 5, 2026 10:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

German industrial giant Rheinmetall confirmed it is discussing a deal with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company for the two companie...

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Work Begins at Philly Shipyard on Next Two Matson Containerships

Published May 5, 2026 8:15 PM by The Maritime Executive

Matson and Hanwha Philly Shipyard marked construction milestones for the second and third new Aloha Class containerships being bui...

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India Moves to Accelerate Expanding Shipping Capacity by Adding 62 Vessels

Published Apr 30, 2026 8:11 PM by The Maritime Executive

India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, mapped out an ambitious plan to rapidly expand the country...

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