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12.03.2026
World’s First 3D-Printed Monolithic Catamaran Produced In Just 160 HoursCaracol, an industrial 3D printer manufacturer, along with the V2 Group, a large-format additive manufacturing provider, have developed the world’s first 3D-printed monolithic catamaran, which can sail in open waters. The 6 m-long catamaran was generated in a single print using the Heron AM ...05.03.2026
China's second homegrown large cruise ship to be delivered by year endChina's second domestically built large cruise ship is expected to be delivered by the end of 2026, with the construction of its main structure completed, said the shipbuilder, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), on Friday. The large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, is scheduled to undock...26.02.2026
Seaspan Invests $1.5M In Robotics To Automate Shipbuilding Blast & Paint OperationsVancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards has awarded a $1.5 million contract to Alberta’s Confined Space Robotics (CSR) to develop semiautonomous robotic systems for blast and paint operations across its ship and submarine programmes. The robotic platforms will be equipped with specialised tools, i...19.02.2026
Disney Adventure Becomes Largest Cruise Ship Ever To Transit The Panama CanalThe Panama Canal marked a milestone on Monday with the inaugural transit of the neopanamax cruise ship Disney Adventure, the largest passenger vessel by capacity and gross tonnage ever to cross the interoceanic waterway, according to the canal authority. The 208,000-gt ship, carrying capacity fo...12.02.2026
China Develops Dolphin-Inspired Ship PropellerThe propeller was tested on a 300,000 ton VLCC, which completed 3 oil delivery voyages, with 2% less fuel consumption, thanks to the new propeller. China also stated that it can save 1.5% energy within a 2.5 year-maintenance cycle. The VLCC, with bionic dolphin skin, sailed for more than 200 day...05.02.2026
10,800 cars in a single voyage: China launches the country’s largest car carrierBeijing’s shipbuilding industry has achieved a new milestone by building a new LNG dual-fuel car carrier, with a capacity for 10,800 cars, the largest in the world currently. Constructed by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited (GSI) for South Korea’s HMM, the ship has repor...29.01.2026
IMO Approves Changes to Ship Survey Rules and Remote InspectionsThe IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12, January 19–23, 2026) has approved amendments to the 2011 Enhanced Survey Programme Code and remote inspection regulations. These updated procedures will directly affect survey requirements for vessels worldwide. The sub-committ...22.01.2026
World’s First Methanol-Powered Dual-Fuel Kamsarmax Bulk Carrier DeliveredThe vessel was handed over on 15 January 2026 by TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES (CEBU), Inc., the Philippine shipbuilding branch of Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The vessel Brave Pioneer was built to the Kamsarmax design, known for its versatility. At 229 metres long, it can enter Kam...15.01.2026
Norway Renews Commitment to Offshore Oil & Gas With 57 New E&P LeasesThough Norway may be known best for leadership in green solutions like electric ferries and carbon sequestration, it remains firmly committed to oil and gas E&P, its energy minister reaffirmed this week. The ministry has just approved 57 new offshore energy licenses in the North Sea, Norwegian S...08.01.2026
Japan’s Commercial Floating Offshore Wind Farm Starts Operations.Japan has started commercial operations at its first floating offshore wind farm. The Goto Offshore Wind Farm, located off Goto City in Nagasaki Prefecture, entered full commercial operation on 5 January 2026, according to the consortium operating the project. The project is Japan’s first ...
