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South Korea's Ministry of Industry has requested tariff exemptions for shipbuilding materials from the U.S. to support the Hanwha Philadelphia shipyard as part of the MASGA initiative.

Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, emphasizes the importance of sustainable employment in his shipyard and discusses the competitive landscape.

The historic ship Professor W. Besnard, which capsized in the Port of Santos, will be removed from the water and taken to a shipyard for stabilization and repair.

Gunsan Shipyard, which has experienced long-term operational suspensions and reductions, is seeing renewed hopes for full operations with the announcement of a new investor.

Barcelona SC and Emelec prepare for their first Clásico del Astillero of 2026 in a crucial match for both teams struggling in the Ecuabet League.

A ceremony for the steel cutting of the eighth vessel in a series of 115,000 dwt tankers for Navios was held at the Zhoushan Changhong International shipyard in China.

The upcoming Classic of the Shipyard features Barcelona SC and Emelec, with a historical overview of their biggest victories.

Workers at a shipyard in Korea are increasingly leaving their jobs due to unmet expectations and dissatisfaction, revealing a trend of high turnover and varied reasons for resignations.

Kim Jong-un inspected the missile launch capabilities of a new destroyer during a visit to a shipyard in North Korea, emphasizing the successful nuclear armament of the navy.

An accident at the Rauma shipyard in Finland resulted in the death of an installer who fell from a height while securing a hatch.

An investigation into a fatal workplace accident at the Rauma shipyard in Finland revealed that dangerous work methods were employed, leading to the death of a mechanic in April 2025.

Scotland's government is purchasing Ardrossan harbour, which is too small for recently constructed ferries, and awarding contracts to the shipyard responsible for their construction, amid a significant political scandal.

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.

The Porin Mäntyluoto shipyard is revitalizing under new ownership, positively impacting local employment and industry.

The US hospital ship Mercy has departed a shipyard in Alabama amid unclear destination plans following President Trump's statements about sending it to Greenland.

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

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.

Multiple power outages were reported at Meyer Turku shipyard on Friday morning, leading to the temporary evacuation of the ship as a precaution.

Finnish propeller manufacturer Steerprop has announced a new order for hybrid propeller equipment from the Spanish shipyard Gondan Shipbuilders.

Rauma Marine Constructions emphasizes the importance of security, including cyber protection, as they build four modern warships for the Finnish Defense Forces and two icebreakers for the US Coast Guard.

U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the strengthening of Greek-American relations during the credentialing ceremony for Greece's new ambassador to the U.S., Antonis Alexandridis, focusing on defense, energy, and shipyard cooperation.

Cochin Shipyard's shares surged 6% following its acquisition of a ₹5,000 crore order for the Indian Navy, despite a sluggish opening in the stock market.

Tsakos Energy Navigation announced the delivery of the M/T DION, the second MR product/chemical tanker in its series, on February 12, 2026, at Yangzijiang shipyard in China.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $30 billion investment for a submarine construction yard under the Aukus agreement, despite ongoing concerns about the deal.

The Australian Prime Minister has pledged $3.9 billion for a submarine shipyard project in Adelaide as part of a $30 billion investment.

Shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis is strategically shifting his focus to China by ordering 10 MR product tankers through Central Group, marking a significant investment of approximately $500 million.

Dynacom Tankers Management has ordered nine new Suezmax tankers from the Chinese shipyard Hengli Heavy Industry, further strengthening its position in the international tanker market.

The Helsinki Shipyard has reached an agreement with Davie Defense to construct two icebreakers for the United States Coast Guard.

Two icebreakers for the United States Coast Guard will be constructed at the Helsinki shipyard.

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.

A subcontractor at the Turku shipyard in Finland was sentenced to six months of conditional imprisonment for exploiting workers from North Africa between 2020 and 2022.

Venergy Maritime Limited, owned by Byron Vasileiadis, has finalized contracts for the construction of four 1,900 TEU feeder containerships at the Chinese shipyard Huangpu Wenchong, raising its total fleet construction program to six ships.

Two men have been arrested for allegedly damaging several naval ships at a shipyard in Hamburg, which investigators believe could have endangered the operational capability of the German Armed Forces if left undiscovered.

A fire broke out in the roof structures at the Helsinki shipyard around noon, prompting the fire department to dispatch 19 units to the scene; the fire was likely caused by hot work, and one person was exposed to the situation.

METLEN has successfully delivered two platform systems for FDI frigates to Naval Group's shipyard in Lorient, demonstrating strong cooperation between Greek industries and Naval Group.

Sydney's historic shipyard operator warns of dire consequences if a rezoning plan displaces maintenance facilities for century-old vessels at Rozelle Bay, leaving maritime businesses uncertain about their future as leases expire in 2028.

Metlen Energy & Metals delivered two complex platform systems for the French Navy's FDI frigates, which are currently being installed on the second frigate at the Naval Group shipyard in Lorient.

The German Naval Yards Kiel (GNYK) is looking to acquire its neighbor, a move that reflects the competitive landscape of the shipbuilding industry in the region.

Recent images from China's Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard depict low-observability combat drones and unusual trucks, suggesting the potential testing of a mobile electromagnetic catapult for launching vehicles.

The Croatian government is focusing on privatization solutions for the Uljanik shipyard while discussing the postponement of loan repayments exceeding 10 million euros.

The article discusses the improved financial performance and future challenges of Planaco, a shipyard in Aegina previously known as the 'Koutsoulioutsos Shipyard', now under the management of the Czech PPF Group.