Genoa (Italy)-Busan (South Korea), 10 April 2026 – RINA, a global ship classification, inspection, certification and consulting engineering group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hanwha Group, through its…
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8 April 2026 Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) advised Dorian LPG (“Dorian”) on a US$62.9m ECA-backed term loan facility for the financing of the newbuild dual-fuel LPG and ammonia very…
In light of recent developments, the Tripartite participating organisations reaffirmed their support to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the global regulator for international shipping, capable of delivering effective regulations…
Strategic Marine, a global leader in aluminium vessel construction, is proud to announce the successful delivery of a next-generation 27m Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV) to new client Yeosu Ocean Co,…
Damen stock building strategy facilitates rapid delivery of Fast Ferry 4212 to South Korea’s Starline Co.
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with South Korea’s Starline Co. Ltd. for the delivery of a new Damen Fast Ferry 4212. Available from stock at Damen Song Cam…
Ulsan Port Authority leads efforts on marine biofuel adoption as IMO regulations tighten
Seoul, South Korea – In a major push toward decarbonizing maritime logistics, President Jae-young Byeon of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) and Chief Executive Sun-bae Hong of the Korea Maritime…
CEO & Founder of Peninsula signs agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to construct new LNG bunker vessel
18 September 2024: John A. Bassadone, through his private shipping company, Hercules Tanker Management, has signed an agreement with South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to construct a new 18,000-cbm dedicated LNG…
Clarksons Appoints Steve Ryoo to Drive Offshore & Renewables Expansion in South Korea
Clarksons Offshore & Renewables is thrilled to announce the appointment of Steve Shin Ryoo as Broker and Country Manager in South Korea. With a career spanning over a decade in the…
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:Thu 15 Aug – Assumption Day (Belgium, Cyprus, Greece)Thu 15 Aug – Independence Day (India)Thu 15 Aug –…
New appointment represents Trade Tech’s commitment to continued growth in Asia-Pacific region Seattle, WA, July 9, 2024 — Trade Tech, an industry-leading global logistics software platform, is pleased to announce the appointment…
Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp. takes delivery of newbuilding container vessels ‘Avios’ & ‘Astraios’.
Piraeus, April 23, 2024 – Capital-Executive Ship Management Corp. has successfully taken delivery of the newbuilding vessels C/V ‘Avios’ and C/V ‘Astraios’. These are the final two ships in a series…
Fugro UST21 joint venture opens office in South Korea in support of growing offshore renewable energy sector
Fugro has opened a new office called “Fugro UST21” in Incheon, South Korea, as part of a joint venture with UST21, a South Korean marine technology company. This new office…
Stena Bulk enhances its eco MR fleet with four additional newbuild charter agreements
Stena Bulk secures five year deals for four additional newbuild eco medium range tankers which are set to be delivered in 2025 and 2026 13th February 2024, Gothenburg – Leading tanker shipping…
– A world first: Green methanol supply to a very large container ship (16k) successfully completed – The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (Minister Kang Do-Hyung) and Ulsan Port Authority…
Sail-Hybrid Newbuilding launched in South Korea Emden/Leer, 17 November, 2023 – As part of an international climate protection project with the participation of Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences, the…
MacGregor has secured another significant RoRo equipment order for two Pure Car and Truck Carriers
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, is supplying comprehensive packages of RoRo equipment for another two PCTC vessels to be built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd in South Korea. The significant repeat…
KR Signs MoU with HD Hyundai Global Service to Strengthen Digital Carbon Reduction Solutions
Convergence of Digital and Carbon-neutral Technologies Strengthened with Signing of MoU between KR and HD Hyundai Global Service On 24 October, KR (Korean Register) and HD Hyundai Global Service signed…
Lithium-ion battery news and reports dominate this newsletter! Welcome to the October 2023 news bulletin. Yes, there are several news stories and reports relating to the dangers of lithium-ion battery…
Global maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society has received an extraordinary cash donation from a generous cruise ship crew. Four people (including Sailors’ Society’s Kirsty pictured above) were needed to carry the huge…
Korean Register (KR) has granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) for a methanol-fueled MR tanker, jointly developed by KR, South Korean shipbuilders K Shipbuilding and equipment manufacturer S&SYS at Nor-Shipping…



