Neoliner Origin, ‘World’s First’ Commercial Sailing Roro Ship, Wraps up Second Sea Trials
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 5, Neoliner Origin, the world’s first commercial sailing roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel, has successfully completed its second sea trials. The vessel is being built for French shipping company Neoline at the RMK Marine shipyard in Turkey. The latest round of tests focused on verifying numerous onboard systems, performing regulatory checks, and conducting adjustments. Importantly, the trials also allowed the vessel to sail under wind power for several hours, assessing its maneuverability and flexibility.
MoU Signed for Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 5, Singapore and India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish the Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC). The agreement was formalize...
TB Marine and Ektank Sign for Chemical Tanker Newbuilds
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 4, German shipowner TB Marine and Sweden’s Ektank have confirmed an order for 22,000 dwt methanol-ready chemical carriers, which will join the IceChem Tankers pool. According to IceChem, four new vessels have been contracted, with the first delivery scheduled for autumn 2026. Additional ships will follow at intervals of three months, with the final unit expected by summer 2027.
LNG-Powered Legend of the Seas Floated Out in Finland
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 4, Royal Caribbean’s LNG-powered cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, has been floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The launch ceremony took place on August 29, 2025, after which the vessel was moved to the outfitting dock, where finishing work will continue for just under a year. Delivery to Royal Caribbean is scheduled for the summer of 2026.
CMA CGM Orders up to 10 LNG Dual-Fuel Boxships in China
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 4, French container shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has placed an order for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel containerships, each with a capacity of 22,000 TEU, ...
SOHAR Port and Freezone’s Container Terminal to Get Shore Power Infrastructure
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 3, SOHAR Port and Freezone, a major deep-sea port and free zone in Oman, has signed a development agreement with Oman’s Moonrock Research and Development and Denmark&rsq...
German Seaports Eye Defense Funding to Build Infrastructure
Wedoany.com Report-Sept. 1, The Central Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) has urged German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to allocate resources from the expanding defense budget to bolst...
South Korea’s Hanwha to Pour $5B Into US Philly Shipyard, Orders New Batch of Ships
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 31, Hanwha Group, a South Korean shipbuilding company, has announced a $5 billion investment to enhance infrastructure at Hanwha Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This initiative aligns with South Korea’s $150 billion commitment to support the U.S. shipbuilding industry. The announcement was made during a vessel-naming ceremony for the U.S. Maritime Administration’s training ship on August 26, 2025, at the shipyard, attended by U.S. and South Korean officials.
CMA CGM Lines up Mega Boxship Order in China
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 30, France’s CMA CGM is preparing another round of ultra-large containership orders as part of its fleet expansion strategy, with industry sources pointing to a new agreement in China.
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Splashes New Dual-Fuel Methanol Boxship in China
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 29, Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding (TZS), the Chinese manufacturing base of Japan’s Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, launched a 5,900 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ves...