Hanwha drives shipyard growth with tanker and LNG orders
Hanwha Shipping, the US subsidiary of Hanwha Ocean, has ordered 10 medium-range (MR) oil and chemical tankers from Hanwha Philly Shipyard, with deliveries beginning in early 2029. The order is...
ABS validates next-gen MVDC propulsion from HD Hyundai
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has awarded a New Technology Qualification certificate to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for...
Zodiac Maritime adds new LNG dual-fuel car carrier to fleet
UK-based shipping firm Zodiac Maritime has welcomed the addition of a cutting-edge, dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) to its fleet. Delivered last month by China’s Yantai CIMC Raffles...
US ports fees on Chinese ships starting October 2025
The United States plans to implement new port entry fees targeting vessels that are Chinese-owned, operated, or built, starting 14 October 2025. These charges, introduced by the US Trade Representative...
Panama tightens entry criteria for ageing vessels
The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) has imposed new restrictions on ship registrations, barring oil tankers and bulk carriers over 15 years old from joining its flag. The regulation, which came...
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) for its next-generation 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier design. The innovative vessel features...
