Maritime/Shipbuilding
Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Appoints Intrinsic SEA as Southeast Asia Strategic Partner Following Landmark Hainan FTP Special Customs Operations
SANYA, China, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the historic launch of island-wide independent customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) onDecember 18, 2025, Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (YZBSTC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Intrinsic SEA as its...
Pew Applauds Milestone Ratification of International Treaty to Improve Safety at Sea
International Maritime Organization's Cape Town Agreement will help save lives
and fight illegal fishing—protecting the ocean and the people who depend on it
LONDON, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts today
welcomed the news that the Cape Town Agreement
VINSSEN and MANA Engineering Sign MOU to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Retrofit for 800 TEU Feeder Vessel
LR Approval in Principle as first step toward EU-compliant decarbonization solution SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VINSSEN, a South Korean maritime specialist in hydrogen fuel cells and integrated system solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MANA Engin...
Hanwha Ocean Signs Landmark Agreements to Strengthen Canada's Sovereign Defence Industrial Capacity, Expand Domestic Shipbuilding Workforce, and Accelerate Large-Scale Shipbuilding in Ontario
Strategic MOU advances industrial capability and technology transfer in Ontario ; trilateral LOI establishes an embedded shipbuilding workforce development and innovation hub HAMILTON, ON, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hanwha Ocean and Ontario Shipyards have signed a strategic Memorandum of Under...
TEWAMOTO Unveils HydraX Electric Personal Watercraft Concept at the Miami International Boat Show
MIAMI, Feb. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TEWAMOTO, a U.S.-registered and globally
focused mobility brand, unveiled its HydraX electric personal watercraft design
concept at the Miami International Boat Show, showcasing its latest vision for
high-performance electric mobility on the water.
MTN to Distribute Amazon Leo for Global Deployment
* MTN will be one of the first maritime resellers to distribute Amazon Leo,
providing this service across key industry sectors FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb.
10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN
HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun Holds Talks with Prime Minister Modi to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
* Chairman Chung Kisun attends high-level roundtable at Prime Minister Modi's invitation * Cooperation spans commercial and naval shipbuilding and port crane projects; joint shipyard development to be pursued * "India is a key pillar of our overseas production diversification strategy, pois...
High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) Appoints Mr. Chew Men Leong, the Former Chief of Navy of the Republic of Singapore Navy, as a Director to Strengthen Its Global Maritime Strategy and Cross-Border Capital Capabilities
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) ("HTCO" or the "Company"), a global ocean transportation company, today announced the appointment of Mr. Chew Men Leong, former Chief of Navy of the Republic of Singapore Navy and a veteran leader in infrastruct...
Stena RoRo orders next-generation, future-proofed C-Flexer RoRo vessels
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stena RoRo has placed a historic order for a new generation of RoRo vessels comprising two firm vessels of the C-Flexer type with options for an additional four. The deal marks an important step in the company's long-term strategy to offer flexibl...
VINSSEN, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Amogy Partner on Ammonia-Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Pack for Zero-Carbon Maritime Industry
Joint Development Project (JDP) launched to develop 1MW-class ammonia-to-power system for future low- and zero-carbon vessels SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a tripartite collaboration, VINSSEN, a maritime specialist in hydrogen fuel cells and integrated system solutions,Sam...
Xinhua Silk Road: Indices unveiled for industry players to take pulse of global shipping, commodity markets in E China
BEIJING, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two indices reports that depict 2025 global maritime logistics channel development and bulk commodity logistics at ports of Shandong debuted in Qingdao city recently. The indices, unveiled by Xinhua Indices Institute, refer to the Global Maritime Corridor D...
Asia Pacific Maritime Returns to Singapore Bringing Next Energy to Focus; Accelerating Maritime Decarbonisation Forward
SINGAPORE, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Asia Pacific Maritime (APM), Asia's premier exhibition and conference for Shipbuilding & Marine, Workboat, Offshore, and Electric & Hybrid Marine, will return for its 19th instalment, from 25-27 March 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, with its largest e...
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited Secures Chemical Tanker Order from Europe's Rederiet Stenersen AS
MUMBAI, India, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a major milestone, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) announced the signing of its first newbuild contract for six (6) IMO Type II chemical tankers, each of 18,000 DWT, to be constructed at its revitalized shipyard in Gujarat, Ind...
High-Trend International Group Announces Nearly 98% Revenue Growth for Fiscal Year 2025 and Stronger Balance Sheet
NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High-Trend International Group (NASDAQ: HTCO) ("HTCO" or the "Company"), a global ocean technology company, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year endedOctober 31, 2025. * Total revenue soared 98% year-over-year to approximately US$214....
FERRETTI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING S.P.A. EXPRESSES NO INTENTION TO SUPPORT THE PARTIAL PUBLIC TENDER OFFER LAUNCHED BY KKCG MARITIME
REAFFIRMS ITS LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN THE COMPANY AND CONFIRMS ITS INTENTION TO NOMINATE THE MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS OF FERRETTI S.P.A. MILAN, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. (" FIH"), as the controlling shareholder of Ferretti S.p.A. (the "Company"), notes t...
HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun Discusses Future of AI and Energy at Davos Forum
* Chairman Chung attends 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting for fourth consecutive year * Discusses AI-driven transformation and innovation in energy transition at key sessions * Met with Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp to discuss expansion of strategic partnership SEOUL, South ...
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Creates Tokenized Securities Platform for 24/7 Trading
NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Creates Tokenize...
Misurata Free Zone Authority Signs $2.7 billion Landmark PPP to Transform Misurata Free Zone Port into a leading Mediterranean Gateway and Transhipment Hub
MISURATA, Libya, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Misurata Free Zone (MFZ) signs a landmark public–private partnership to modernize, manage, develop, and expand the Misurata Free Zone Port, Libya's main container gateway and the country's most commercially active maritime hub. This agreement marks t...
The Caravel Group Appoints Angad Banga as Group Chief Executive Officer
Planned Succession Positions Diversified Conglomerate for Continued Growth Dr. Harry S. Banga to continue leading the Group as Founder and Executive Chairman HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Caravel Group announced the appointment of Mr. Angad Banga JP, as Group Chief Executive Offic...
KKCG Maritime to launch a voluntary partial tender offer for Ferretti S.p.A.
* Offer provides shareholders the opportunity to monetize part of their investment amid low liquidity at €3.50 per share, a significant premium to undisturbed market prices * KKCG Maritime seeks to increase its stake from 14.5% to 29.9% of Ferretti's share capital * Offer reflects the inten...
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