Maritime/Shipbuilding
Stena RoRo takes delivery of the 13th E-Flexer from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China
Stena RoRo has taken delivery of the 13th ship in the 15 ship series of E-Flexer RoPax ferries from the China Merchants Industry shipyard in Weihai, China. The ship, namedCapu Rossu, was handed over to CORSICA LINEA following the delivery to Stena RoRo. The ship will start its commercial operatio...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S HERO OF THE SEAS INTRODUCES THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF FAMILY VACATION EXPERIENCES
Arriving August 2027 in Miami, the new Icon Class vacation levels up family
time with more ways to splash, adventure, dine and more
MIAMI, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing the hero of family
vacations: Royal Caribbean has revealed Hero of the Seas
New "Automaker + Shipping" Integration Model! FOTON Motor & COSCO SHIPPING Special Transport Joint Venture Officially Launched
BEIJING, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 26, Guangzhou Yuanfu Automotive Supply Chain Co., Ltd., a joint venture established by FOTON MOTOR andCOSCO SHIPPING, was officially unveiled. At the same time, the ro-ro vessel was delivered, and the first large-scale export order of600 FOTON pick...
Powering global maritime decarbonization, Shanghai Electric delivers first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping
SHANGHAI, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Biomethanol from Shanghai Electric's Taonan project has been successfully bunkered onto the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM at Shanghai's Yangshan Port this month. The operation marks the first large-scale adoption of Chinese biomethanol by a global shippi...
Polyplastics' DURACON(R) POM Adopted for Ground-breaking Crawler Transport System
TOKYO, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Co., Ltd.'s DURACON(R) POM resin has been selected for use in a unique crawler track transport system developed by Tokyo-based CuboRex Co., Ltd., a leading supplier of innovative mobility solutions. The unique transport system, which significantl...
HD Hyundai Conducts Large-Scale Medical Mission in Subic, Philippines
* Medical staff from Ulsan University Hospital and employees of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines provide care to about 750 local residents * HD Hyundai operates a shipyard in Subic and participates in the Philippine Navy's modernization program SEOUL, South Korea, March 24, 2026 /PRNews...
Xinhua Silk Road: E China city hails smooth trial voyage of large dual-fuel vehicle carrier
BEIJING, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At a dock of a local shipyard base in Longkou City of east China, H580 ECO STAR, a dual fuel-powered vehicle carrier capable of carrying 7,000 cars, returned recently back to its berth after a four-day-long trial voyage. The vessel built by Yantai CIMC Raf...
Xinhua Silk Road: E China coastal city bets big on dozens of projects to enhance marine economy this year
BEIJING, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While upgrading traditional marine industries, Weihai, an east China coastal city, is moving to leverage 89 key projects to catalyze marine economy of higher quality this year, reported local portal whnews.cn citing Weihai marine development authorities rec...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN DELIVERS MORE ISLAND TIME THAN EVER WITH ROYAL BEACH CLUB LELEPA AND NEW 2027-28 AUSTRALIA SUMMER LINEUP
Australia's boldest summer yet features the first-of-its-kind South Pacific island experience, plus more short getaways and longer holidays on Anthem and Voyager of the Seasstarting October 2027 SYDNEY, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is unveiling its most exciting Australian summ...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES QUANTUM OF THE SEAS' 2027-28 SINGAPORE GETAWAYS, MAKING ASIA HOLIDAYS BOLDER FOR EVERY GENERATION
A familiar favourite returns to Singapore with 3- to 10-night adventures
visiting iconic destinations in the region, including Malaysia, Thailand,
Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan
SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum of the Seas
Ferretti Board Recommends Against KKCG Partial Offer
This is a report from the Shandong Office of Hong Kong Business Daily. Ferretti S.p.A. has recommended shareholders reject KKCG's voluntary conditional partial offer. Its Independent Financial Adviser concluded that the €3.50 per share offer is "not fair and not reasonable" for independent shareh...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN'S NEWEST VACATION WILL BRING AMERICA'S GOT TALENT TO SEA FOR THE FIRST TIME
Performers from the Got Talent universe will headline a new live stage show for families on Legend of the Seas, marking the global format's first-ever show at sea MIAMI, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is making waves with the debut of a brand-new America's Got Talent stage show o...
Former Vice Foreign Minister of Thailand: South China Sea Should Be a Sea of Peace, Cooperation and Where We Can Benefit Together
BEIJING, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In this interview with Sorajak Kasemsuvan, Council Member, Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council; Former Vice Foreign Minister of Thailand, he analyzes the holistic and collaborative solution to ocean governance issues, expounds the importance of the South...
STATEMENT BY FERRETTI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING S.p.A. REGARDING RECENT MEDIA AND ANALYST COMMENTARY ON FERRETTI GROUP
MILAN, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. ("FIH "), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weichai Group and controlling shareholder of Ferretti S.p.A. (HKEX: 9638 / Euronext Milan: YACHT) ("Ferretti Group" or the " Company"), wishes to address certain inaccurate and misleadi...
HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Kisun Takes Lead in Bridging Korea and the Philippines
▶ Participates in economic delegation and explores ways to expand bilateral cooperation at the Korea–Philippines Business Forum ▶ Pays tribute at Korean War Memorial… Inspects HD Hyundai Philippines Shipyard and encourages local employees ▶ HD Hyundai Heavy Industries contributes to Philippine nav...
Shipowners set to steer the next phase of maritime transformation at Asia Pacific Maritime 2026
SINGAPORE, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The transition towards digitalisation and automation is speeding up in the maritime industry, and a comprehensive strategy is emerging to turbo-charge efficiency, safety and sustainability. Yet key questions remain about the adoption of technologies and so...
Project Update on Minesto Dragons and Infrastructure in Vestmanna, Faroe Islands
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Minesto's Dragon testing in Vestmanna continues. The Dragon 12 powerplant has been installed (grid-connected) for 9 months since May 2025 and has provided valuable production and operational data. The Dragon 12 has proved robustness and stability...
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...
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