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India Accelerates Naval Shipbuilding Capabilities

India is ramping up its shipbuilding capabilities in the defense sector as part of its broader ambition to become one of the world’s top five shipbuilding powers by 2047. According to industry sources, the Indian government plans ..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-07-18 15:35:21

Fincantieri Calls for U.S. Shipbuilding Renaissance

Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri hosted a major event in Washington, D.C., urging a revival of America’s maritime industrial base. Held on July 15 (local time), the event was titled “FULL SPEED AHEAD: The U.S. Shipb..

News > General > 2025-07-18 15:20:08

"Net Zero Is Just a Slogan"… Korea’s Big 3 Shipbuilders Fail Carbon Targets 

- IMO regulations tightening ahead of schedule — HD Hyundai, Hanwha, Samsung all miss reduction goals - “Production growth no longer an excuse”… Scope 3 emissions still neglected - With carbon pricing imminent..

News > General > 2025-07-18 14:53:53

Japanese Shipyards Embrace Welding Robots

- Field Trials to Begin This Summer Shin Kurushima Dockyard, a prominent mid-sized Japanese shipbuilder, will begin field trials of welding automation robots as early as this summer. The initiative marks a critical step toward autom..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-07-18 14:46:45

Plate Price Clash Reignites:  Shipbuilders and Steelmakers Face Off Over Supply Chain Tensions 

- “Hopes for Domestic Plate Revival Dashed” — Steelmakers Criticize Block Imports - “Not a Loophole Move” — Shipyards Dismiss as Structural Misunderstanding - ₩850,000/ton Tug-of-War — Rising ..

News > Equipment > 2025-07-18 14:42:15

Korean Shipbuilders Usher in the Era of Fuel Cell-Powered Vessels

Korea’s shipbuilding industry is accelerating the commercialization of fuel cell technology to gain a competitive edge in the next-generation eco-friendly ship market. In particular, research on the application of Solid Oxide Fuel..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-07-18 14:34:21

HD KSOE Accelerates Global Expansion

Tapping Into Growing Demand for Low-Cost Vessels with Overseas Yards HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) is ramping up efforts to establish new overseas production bases as global ship demand diversifies. With ..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-07-18 14:29:51

“Korea Can Leverage Shipbuilding as Trump Tariff Defense Card” 

U.S. think tank says Korean industry offers strong bargaining position * “Korea Holds the Upper Hand in Semiconductors and Shipbuilding” South Korea’s shipbuilding sector is emerging as a critical bargainin..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-07-18 14:24:11

Hanwha Ocean Bets Big on Icebreakers 

“Arctic Route Is Opening”—K-Shipbuilder Eyes Strategic Foothold Backed by 21 deliveries and Trump’s 40-ship plan * Named Preferred Bidder for Korea’s Next-Gen Icebreaking Research Vessel Domestic t..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-07-18 14:18:15

Asia’s top 3 shipbuilders poised to expand global market lead

Shipbuilding is a key part of global trade and transportation. In 2025, a few countries are expected to lead this competitive industry, thanks to improvements in technology, strong government support, growing demand for eco-friendly shi..

News > Shipbuilding > 2025-07-18 13:48:48