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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

USA - Greece: 'Milestone Agreement' for Shipbuilding and Energy Cooperation

A significant partnership agreement was signed between ONEX Shipyards & Technologies and Hanwha Power Systems, emphasizing shipbuilding and energy collaboration in the context of regional security discussions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discussion on Improving Working Conditions for Subcontracted Workers at Ulsan Shipyard Ahead of the Yellow Envelope Law Implementation

A discussion was held regarding the expansion of labor rights for subcontracted workers in Ulsan's shipyards in anticipation of the Yellow Envelope Law's implementation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

A milestone agreement between ONEXโ€“Hanwha

A cooperation agreement was signed between ONEX Shipyards & Technologies and Hanwha Power Systems in a move aimed at enhancing energy security and collaboration in Greece and beyond.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Milestone agreement between ONEX and Hanwha

A significant cooperation agreement was signed between ONEX Shipyards & Technologies and South Korea's Hanwha Power Systems to enhance energy security and expand collaboration in the energy and shipbuilding sectors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Th. Theodorikakos on the ONEX โ€“ Hanwha agreement: It contributes to transforming Greece into an energy hub

Greek Development Minister Th. Theodorikakos emphasizes the significance of the cooperation agreement between ONEX and South Korean Hanwha for LNG transport shipbuilding in the US, which aims to boost Greece's position as an energy hub.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ONEX Shipyards: Agreement signing ceremony with Hanwha Power Systems group in Washington

A ceremony for signing a cooperation agreement between ONEX Shipyards and Hanwha Power Systems occurred in Washington, against the backdrop of the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

US plan to build warships and energy ships in Greece

A plan involving the United States, South Korea, and Greece focuses on shipbuilding to enhance defense capabilities and create investment opportunities.

Feb 24 โ€ข 05:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Thick sea ice disrupts the operations of Baltic Workboats shipyard

Thick sea ice has hindered Baltic Workboats' ability to deliver ships since the end of last year, potentially delaying further projects as well.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Strong sea ice disrupts the work of the Saaremaa shipyard

Strong sea ice has created challenges for the Baltic Workboats shipyard in Saaremaa, hindering their ability to deliver completed vessels to clients since late last year.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

American plan for the construction of war and energy ships in Greece

A trilateral collaboration among the United States, South Korea, and Greece is set to enhance Greek defense capabilities and infrastructure through shipbuilding investments.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

China dominates with 5,500 ships while America has under 100 โ€” but Trumpโ€™s fighting back

The article discusses China's dominance in global shipping with a fleet of 5,500 ships compared to America's under 100, highlighting concerns over national security and economic implications for the U.S.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Fincantieri opens to funds. Increase of 500 million

Fincantieri has authorized a capital increase of 500 million euros to diversify its shareholder base and enhance strategic flexibility.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Two more VLCCs for Pantheon Tanker

Pantheon Tanker, part of Anna Angelicoussis' group, is rapidly expanding its shipbuilding program by ordering new Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from Chinese firms.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Seanergy: Fleet renewal with 3 new vessels and sale of an older ship

Seanergy Maritime Holdings has reported a fifth consecutive year of profitability and announced the addition of three new vessels while selling an older ship.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump unveils maritime action plan as China dominates global shipbuilding

The Trump administration has introduced a comprehensive maritime action plan to bolster U.S. maritime dominance and reduce reliance on foreign vessels for international trade.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trump's plan for the shipbuilding industry is 'locked'

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has unveiled a reconstruction plan for the American shipbuilding industry, imposing port fees on Chinese-built vessels.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pantheon Tankers of Anna Angelikoussi is building two more tankers

Pantheon Tankers, led by Anna Angelikoussi, has expanded its shipbuilding program by ordering two Suezmax tankers from COSCO's shipyards in China.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

A Chinese nuclear attack submarine: what satellite images reveal

Satellite images have uncovered a new Chinese nuclear attack submarine being outfitted at the Bohai Shipbuilding yard in Huludao, suggesting advancements beyond the Type 09IIIB class to a potentially new design, the Type 09V.

Feb 15 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Blueprint for 'MASGA' Has Been Released... The White House Unveils Plan for 'Revival of US Shipbuilding'

The Trump administration has released a strategic document named 'Americaโ€™s Maritime Action Plan,' aiming for the revival of the US shipbuilding industry with a focus on cooperation with ally countries like South Korea and Japan.

Feb 13 โ€ข 23:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Fincantieri unveils the new plan

Fincantieri reveals its strategic plan for 2030, focusing on defense technology and stock performance.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Xenokostas: Greece can and must play a leading role in the new European industrial strategy

Greek shipbuilding and repair industry highlights its critical role in Europeโ€™s economic security and industrial capacity amid discussions on EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Angelikousis Group: Returns to Shipyards for Bulk Carriers

The Angelikousis Group is resuming its shipbuilding activities, specifically for bulk carriers, after signing a contract with Chinese shipyards.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The surge in ship orders from Greek shipowners continues

Greek shipowners are set to increase their ship orders with a notable rise in demand for new vessels, particularly containerships, as evidenced by recent agreements with shipbuilding companies in China.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Several local shipyards continue in defense competition

Several local shipyards are advancing in the competition to construct 28 new vessels for the Norwegian defense.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Launches Joint Labor-Management Committee to Respond to Changes in the Shipbuilding Industry

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has announced the establishment of a joint labor-management committee aimed at addressing changes in the shipbuilding industry to ensure continuous growth and job stability.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi Arabia defence show

China State Shipbuilding Corporation unveils the SDV-01, a new underwater combat vehicle, at the World Defence Show in Riyadh, aiming to expand its market presence in the Middle East.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US Experts Predict US-Korea Shipbuilding Cooperation Will Be โ€˜A Whimper Rather Than A Bangโ€™... Due to Lack of Skilled Workers in the US

US experts predict that political barriers will hinder substantial cooperation in shipbuilding between the US and South Korea.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

PCTC deliveries accelerate, new orders subdued in 2025

The Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) market has seen a surge in deliveries while new orders for 2025 are notably low.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Racing with new investments from the top shipbuilders

Major shipbuilding groups in Asia are ramping up investments to expand their capacities in response to growing demand for orders, while the US aims to revive its shipbuilding industry.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Youths Avoiding Shipyards Amidst Job Boom for Large Firms and Poor Treatment in Small Businesses

In a booming shipbuilding industry, young people are hesitant to enter the workforce due to concerns over job stability and poor treatment in small companies, while large firms are not increasing their hiring.

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Atlas Maritime: Dynamic Return to Suezmax

Atlas Maritime is making a strong re-entry into the Suezmax market by ordering two new oil tankers from DH Shipbuilding in South Korea, with options for two more.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Achieves Record Performance Last Year: Sales of 29.9 Trillion Won and Operating Profit of 3.9 Trillion Won

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries reported record-breaking sales and operating profit figures for the previous year, with a significant year-over-year increase in both metrics.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The number of migrant workers in the shipbuilding industry has surged fivefold... 'Skilled worker visas have become a means of securing low-wage labor'

The number of migrant workers in South Korea's shipbuilding industry has increased over five times in three years, raising concerns about low wages and opaque migration processes, particularly for those entering under skilled worker visas (E-7-3).

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vote of confidence in the Skaramagkas Shipyards

The Skaramagkas Shipyards are receiving confidence from Greek and international shipping companies as repair activities resume strongly at the largest shipbuilding facility in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Hear Voices of Shipbuilding Industry Amid โ€˜Employment Imbalanceโ€™... Town Hall Meeting in Ulsan on the 9th

The South Korean government is set to hold a town hall meeting on the 9th in Ulsan to address employment issues in the shipbuilding industry, which includes discussions about working conditions and labor relations.

Feb 6 โ€ข 02:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Naval Forces: The second FDI NEARCHOS is in the water

The second FDI NEARCHOS frigate has commenced sea trials after departing from Naval Group shipyards in Lorient, France.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Guilfoyle: US financial support enabled ONEX to revitalize shipbuilding at Elefsis Shipyards

US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle highlighted the role of American financial aid in revitalizing shipbuilding at the Elefsis Shipyards through a strategic cooperation agreement signed between ONEX and a Korean company.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Tankers: Conflicting shipbuilding forecasts

Analysts are struggling to interpret the tanker shipbuilding market due to the unforeseen geopolitical impacts on traditional economic models.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

US Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy Successfully Completes Construction Trials: "Returned After a Week at Sea"

The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79) has successfully completed its construction trials at sea and returned to Newport News Shipbuilding after a week of navigation.

Feb 4 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Gilfoyle: With the support of the USA, ONEX is revitalizing the shipbuilding industry in Greece

US Ambassador Kimberly Gilfoyle attended the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between ONEX and Korean company Sung Shin, aimed at creating the National Support Center for Rolling Stock in Elefsina, Greece.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Greek shipowners: 47 orders for newbuildings

In January, Greek shipowners placed 47 new ship orders, significantly higher than the eight orders recorded during the same period in 2025, indicating a robust enhancement in their ordering activity.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

South Korea and US agree on cooperation in nuclear energy, nuclear submarines, shipbuilding, and expanding investment in the US

The US and South Korea have agreed to collaborate on nuclear energy, nuclear submarines, and shipbuilding while also expanding South Korean investment in the US.

Feb 3 โ€ข 23:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

EU Aims to Strengthen European Shipbuilding Industry with New 'Made in EU' Plan

The European Commission is set to propose measures to ensure that more ships and other goods and services for the EU's maritime sector are produced within the EU.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Two heavyweights of the domestic shipbuilding industry compete for Germany's new frigates

Germany's shipbuilding industry is witnessing a competitive race between TKMS and Naval Vessels Lรผrssen for the construction of new frigates, amid ongoing delays.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

US Trusts Muslim Country Supplying Warships to Pakistan, Plans to Counter China at Sea

After Turkey recently provided warships to Pakistan, the U.S. is now in talks with Turkey regarding naval shipbuilding to strengthen its navy and challenge China's rising influence at sea.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Shipping: Opportunity for Greek Defense Technology

Greece is advancing its role in the European defense and shipbuilding industry through the innovative Unmanned Semi-fixed Sea Platforms for maritime Surveillance (USSPS) program, as highlighted by CEO Antonis Peppas.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Tankers: Contradictory forecasts in shipbuilding

Analysts are confused about the shipbuilding market for tankers due to the inability of traditional economic models to predict the extensive geopolitical impacts on the market.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

"We will be recognized for our legitimate strike struggle" The appeal trial of 27 former Daewoo Shipbuilding subcontracted workers begins

The appeal trial of 27 subcontracted workers from the former Daewoo Shipbuilding, who were convicted of charges related to their 51-day strike in 2022, began with the workers asserting their struggle was justified.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Theodorikakos: New investment in Elefsis Shipyards strengthens Greeceโ€™s industrial base and creates new jobs

The signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between ONEX and Korean company Sung Shin at Elefsis Shipyards aims to bolster Greece's industrial sector and generate employment opportunities.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Shipping: Opportunity for Greek Defense Technology

The USSPS program aims to enhance Greece's role in the European defense and shipbuilding chain through innovative maritime surveillance technology, as discussed by CEO Antonis Peppas.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:12 UTC

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