Japan-based Imabari Shipbuilding, one of the largest vessel construction players in the country, has delivered a 64,000 dwt bulk carrier to its owner.
Topic: SHIPBUILDING & SHIPREPAIR
Nation scores big in green shipping
China is making big strides in promoting green development of the global shipping industry, but closer international collaboration is needed to ensure the effectiveness of such a transformation, experts said.
China’s CSDC Partners with Germany’s TECHNOLOG for Joint Advancement in High-End Shipbuilding Technologies
China Ship Design and Research Center Co., Ltd. (CSDC) and Germany’s TECHNOLOG services GmbH (TECHNOLOG) signed a technical cooperation agreement on July 31, 2025 to jointly meet shipowners’ needs for various ship types.
Safe implementation of decarbonization technologies
Integrating new technologies on board vessels involves understanding safety risks and implementing mitigation measures.
Korean shipbuilders move away from LNG carriers to carbon capture and storage technologies
Korea’s shipbuilding industry had its share of fun with the liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier boom. Now, it’s up in arms to secure technology for carbon dioxide carriers.
K Line welcomes another eco-friendly 6,900 CEU car carrier
Japanese shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has taken delivery of Tethys Highway, a 6,900 CEU liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered car carrier built at Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding.
ITOCHU orders ammonia bunkering vessel for demonstration project in Singapore
Japanese trading company ITOCHU Corporation has contracted compatriot Sasaki Shipbuilding to construct a 5,000 cubic meter (cbm) ammonia bunkering vessel and Izumi Steel Works to build an ammonia tank plant that will be loaded onto the vessel.
$75 million earmarked to level up Norwegian emission-free shipping game
Norwegian government enterprise Enova has awarded approximately NOK 763 million ($75.5 million) to projects developing hydrogen- and ammonia-powered vessels in the latest round of investments in emission-free shipping.
Global Maritime Organizations Unite to Accelerate Electrification
Four leading maritime associations have jointly launched the Global Alliance for Maritime Electrification (GAME), a coalition of nonprofit organizations dedicated to accelerating the electrification of maritime transportation.
Alternative fuels orderbook shows resilience amid overall decline in newbuild market
Ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow in 2025, despite a slowdown in the overall newbuild market. According to data from DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform, new orders for alternative-fuelled vessels reached 19.8 million gross tonnes (GT) in the first six months of 2025, exceeding the 2024 figure by 78%. This marks a significant shift in capital allocation, as shipowners increasingly prioritize future-ready assets in response to regulatory pressure, fuel availability, and long-term decarbonization goals.